Living Positive Resource Centre has delivered support services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in the Okanagan and region since 1992; first under the name of K.A.R.E.S. (Kelowna and Area AIDS Resource Education and Support Society), then as ARC, AIDS Resource Centre (1997-2004). In April of 2004, we also became the official hepatitis C agency in the Okanagan region under the Interior Health Authority, that resulted in a name change to better reflect the range of services offered.
During this time we have offered support, awareness, education and prevention programs for HIV/AIDS throughout the community, and more recently have begun education and support programs to meet the needs of those living with hepatitis C. As the front-line agency for HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis C, we are often the first point of contact for clients. Our role is to provide information and referrals, hospital visits, counselling, social service advocacy, self-care workshops, financial counselling, health maintenance, nutrition information, and information on accessing health services. Living Positive Resource Centre is now recognized as... read more
To reduce the impact of HIV, AIDS & HEP B/C.
Communities with no new infections (HIV, AIDS or HEP B/C) and in which basic needs are met and everyone is empowered to live to their full potential.
Corporate Ends Statements and Mission Statements on Education, Support, and Volunteers.
Associations, Affiliations and Memberships:
Staff and Board of Directors
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