Health Merritt

NVESR

Nicola Valley Enhanced Supportive Recovery (NVESR) program, operated by ASK Wellness Society and funded by CMHA BC, is an early recovery program in Merritt, BC. NVESR offers 5 program beds within the Juniper House building, located at 2270 Quilchena Ave.

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Health Navigation, Blood Borne Infection Management and Harm Reduction

At ASK Wellness Society, we have a team of qualified staff to help participants improve their health. Whether it be to help manage medications, to assist in finding a doctor, or to transport individuals out of town for specialist appointments, the team is able to help and provide hope.

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Adult Addiction and Supportive Housing (AASH)

AASH runs in partnership with Interior Health and is a six-bed, abstinence-based program that offers 24/7 supports, housing, wellness planning, life skill development, and recovery focused group meetings. Participants in this program address their substance-use challenges and are supported in their recovery and transition to healthy living. Progression to independent living is supported with the exploration of educational and employment opportunities.

Community Integration and Developmental Disabilities Supports

Through a contract with Community Living BC (CLBC), a provincial crown agency, we assist by delivering supports and services to adults with developmental disabilities, who may also be struggling with mental illness. This program helps to create communities where people have more choices about how they live, work and contribute.

Drug Checking

The Community Drug Checking Service, in partnership with Interior Health Authority and the BC Centre for Substance Use, allows free testing of substance samples that is both fast and anonymous. The service makes use of the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), to analyze and identify components within substances to increase awareness for individuals who use.

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Mobile Health Clinic powered by TELUS Health

Health outreach is a critical aspect of the continuum of services operated by ASK Wellness Society. This mobile health service allows accessible support to people who face barriers to primary health care in Kamloops and throughout the Interior of British Columbia.

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