Referral Protocol: Specialist

From Prenatal/Postpartum to Carseats and everything in between! My business is to meet you where you are in a safe, non-judgemental, and holistic way. Carseat safety information, carseat installation information and demonstration, hospital discharge carseat help, and group sessions available. Doula Support/Labor Support: I will have 2 meetings with you prior to your birth. I will be on call for 2 weeks leading up to your birth, I will be available to you for your labor when you feel I am needed. I am not there to replace your supports, I am there to enhance your supports in the delivery room. I will stay with you 2 hours after your birth to help with Breastfeeding and to help with anything that's needed. I will meet you a week after your birth and 1 more time if needed. Postpartum Support: Pacific Postpartum trained and Mother's Mental Health Toolkit Trained. Will help you and family with finding community resources concerning infant feeding, counselling, doctor support and mental health support. I will support you and your family with the transition into parenthood. Postpartum Support Group: You had a baby! Now what? meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30. We provide a safe space to discuss your Postpartum experience. DONA trained Doula, Member of BC Doula Association and Doula Match. Infant Massage Instructor. To schedule an appointment or if you have any questions please call/text or email: Krista 250-305-6213 or precious_cargo1@outlook.com more info

This program, under the direction of a nurse, provides lifestyle counselling to prenatal women in areas of nutrition, breast feeding, budgeting and substance abuse. Food supplements are provided for low income clients. A free luncheon with guest speaker (car seat safety, infant massage, mother sewing group) is offered on a weekly drop-in basis.more info

Catrin is a graduate of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, Precision Nutrition Level 1 & 2 Certified Sports & Exercise Nutritionist, DONA International trained and certified Birth & Postpartum Doula and FEMM Certified Menstruation Coach. more info

Satya Yoga Studio offers a wide variety of yoga classes for every age and every body. We provide the space and all of the necessary equipment all you need is a flexible mind. Serving the community for over 7 years providing therapeutic, trauma informed and traditional styles of yoga. Let us be a part of your health and wellbeing!more info

Self-Management Health Coach Program provides individualised telephone support for people living with chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic pain, cancer, heart, kidney and lung diseases, arthritis, lupus, Parkinson, MS, etc. Volunteer health coaches provide weekly 30 minutes telephone coaching for 3 – 6 months for individuals wanting to improve their confidence and motivation to become healthier and to better manage the daily challenges of living with chronic conditions. Individuals are paired with coaches based on gender and possibly shared chronic conditions. This program is available to every British Columbians. more info

The Shelter is available 24 hours a day and provides no cost overnight accommodation to transients and those temporarily without housing and in crisis situations. The Shelter has thirty beds including a family unit.more info

Affordable accommodations located across from the BC Cancer Agency – Centre for the Southern Interior. A home away from home during cancer treatment with meals and support services.more info

Limited, short-term financial assistance to cover a portion of cancer-related transportation and accommodation expenses.more info

Kendra Rogers-Calabrese, M.Ed., RCC received her Master of Education in Counselling degree in 1998. Since then, she has worked with First Nations Bands and non-profit organizations, providing individual, group, and family counselling to clients of all ages. Kendra has recently opened her own private practice, WellNest Counselling & Consulting. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.more info

Offering a wide range of donated wigs, headwear, permanent prostheses, and bras to cancer patients throughout BC who have undergone surgery and cannot afford the cost of a wig or prosthesis.more info