North Okanagan Hospice Society

The North Okanagan Hospice Society (NOHS) is a registered charity in Vernon, BC, established in 1984, providing compassionate, high-quality, and palliative end-of-life care. NOHS operates a 12-bed, home-like Hospice House for residents with terminal illnesses, along with comprehensive community services, including grief support and the new Hospice at Home pilot program.  North Okanagan Hospice Society +4Key Services and InformationHospice House: A 12-bed facility in Vernon offering 24-hour physical, emotional, and spiritual support, providing a “home-like” environment for palliative care.Hospice at Home Pilot: A program providing in-home nursing (7 am-11 pm), 24/7 on-call palliative physician support, and care aides for individuals with terminal illnesses.Grief & Bereavement Support: Programs offered to anyone in the community dealing with loss, including one-on-one counseling and support groups.Referrals: Services are available for residents in the North Okanagan through self-referral or via family, friends, or health professionals.Community Support: As a non-profit, NOHS relies on donations, fundraising (like Hike for Hospice), and volunteers to support its operations.  North Okanagan Hospice Society NOHS emphasizes that their care is focused on providing comfort and enhancing quality of life when medical treatment can no longer add days, ensuring individuals can “live well until end of life”.  North Okanagan Hospice Society