Mission:

The Central Okanagan Hospice Association's mission is offering compassionate care, comfort, support, and learning to those who are dying or grieving within our community. 

Vision:

The Central Okanagan Hospice Association is creating a community where no one has to die or grieve alone. 

About Central Okanagan Hospice Association

The Central Okanagan Hospice Association has been supporting the Central Okanagan for over 40 years by providing compassionate supportive care services at no cost. Through the dedication of many trained volunteers and professional counsellors, we’ve been able to support thousands of individuals and their families living with life-limiting illnesses or coping with grief and loss.  For more information, please visit www.hospicecoha.org

In partnership with the Central Okanagan Hospice Palliative Care Program of Interior Health, the Central Okanagan Hospice Association is committed to "Helping people with a terminal illness live to the fullest until they die, and to help their loved one to be supported in their grief."

In extended care facilities, at the Kelowna General Hospital, Central Okanagan Hospice House, residential facilities, and in private homes, our  carefully screened and trained volunteers provide practical and emotional support for terminally ill people and their families. Bedside vigil, respite for caregivers and patient advocacy are a few of the important components of this support.

Services provided by the Central Okanagan Hospice Association also include bereavement group supports, professional counselling, and a comprehensive lending library.

We are a non-profit organization and all our programs and services are provided free of cost.

The Board of Directors is responsible for the Governance of the Association. Elections are held once a year at the Annual General Meeting in June. To be elected into office you must be a member in good standing, 19 years or older and a resident of the Central Okanagan. The Board meets once a month for two hours and more meetings are scheduled when the need arises.