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ABOUT US
The Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA) was established in August 1981 and serves the area from Peachland to Oyama. It exists in the belief that, through skilled and appropriate support and a sensitive and caring community, persons may be free to attain the degree of preparation for the death and resolution to bereavement that is satisfactory to them.
In partnership with the Central Okanagan Hospice Palliative Care Program of Interior Health, COHA 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."
COHA provides support to individuals living at home, in hospital, residential care facilities and at the Douglas Fir Hospice unit located at Cottonwoods Care Centre. Our more than 200 carefully screened and trained volunteers provide emotional, spiritual and practical 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 COHA also include Bereavement Counseling, Adult Bereavement Groups, Children's Program and a comprehensive lending library on "Death & Dying" and "Grief & Loss."
Founded in 1982, we are a not for profit organization and all our programs and services are free.
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 on a regular basis and more meetings are scheduled when the need arises.
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