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ASK Wellness Society, Merritt

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ASK Wellness in Merritt is a non-profit agency supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health, addictions, health care or poverty issues.

The ASK Wellness Society in Merritt is located at #1 2196 Quilchena Ave. in Merritt. The ASK Wellness Society is a local agency that is dedicated to helping those in need in our community. The mandate of ASK has broadened to include providing awareness, education, advocacy, housing, and support related to HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, marginalization and persons at risk, in order to develop healthier com

munities. Following the agencies guiding principles of harm reduction, client centered and social justice; the staff and volunteers of ASK are involved in addressing the needs of our communities’ most vulnerable population. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our intake worker at (250) 315-0098 or email at [email protected]. check us out at www.merritt.askwellness.ca

12/06/2025

Emergency Weather Response (EWR): Important Notice❄️⚠️

An overnight Extreme Weather Response will activate at NVSSS shelter, located at 2702 Nicola Avenue, whenever:

• 🌡️ Temperatures fall below –10°C
• ❄️ Snowfall exceeds 5 cm
• 🌧️ There’s extreme rain or freezing rain

As temperatures drop, the EWR provides a safe place to stay overnight, along with a meal at intake and breakfast. This service provides an additional 10 shelter beds and will run through March 31, 2026 to help protect community members during dangerous weather conditions.

Please share to help spread the word and keep our community safe. 💙

12/10/2024

🌟 We Want to Hear From You, Merritt! 🌟

At ASK Wellness Society, maintaining a high standard of service for our program participants, employees, and the community at large is a top priority. Each year, our Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) Committee gathers valuable feedback from stakeholders to help us identify areas for growth and improvement in the communities we serve.

We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our community feedback survey. Your insights are incredibly important to us and can help shape the future of our programs. The survey takes just 5–10 minutes, and all responses will be collected by December 20th, 2024.

🔗 Click here to access the survey: https://forms.office.com/r/Wm4tv2pDNJ
Together, we are better. Thank you for your input and support! 💙

01/17/2024

❄️MERRITT, BC: EXTREME WEATHER RESPONSE SHELTER INFORMATION❄️

Extreme Weather Response shelters provide a vital space for community members who are unhoused to come out of the cold and to be able to access basic services.

Funded by BC Housing and in partnership with Nicola Valley Shelter and Support Society (NVSS), we are operating and supporting the EWR shelter, located at 1755 Coldwater Avenue.

The shelter will be open during an extreme cold weather event that meets the following thresholds:
- Temperatures (sustained or wind chill) of ≤ -7 Celsius or lower; and/or
- Snow storm accumulating more than 5cm combined with ≤ -3 Celsius; and/or
- Rain/freezing rain with combined with ≤ -3 Celsius

The hours of operation once a threshold has been met are Mondays, 9pm-9am and
Tuesdays to Sundays, 6pm – 9am.

For more information, go to: https://www.merritt.ca/shelter/?fbclid=IwAR3IddRIXtMWk8H1NKveHMMJA2uz1x_YPaZwk6qWPnOW0hxvWPcl8ctEno0

12/08/2023

Last month we saw great success with Merritt’s Health Day, hosted on November 16th! With support from our amazing partners at Interior Health Authority, Carter Hearing, The Underground Chop Shop, Pharmasave, and Scw’exmx Community Health Services Society, 174 community members were provided opportunities for flu shots, vaccines, health testing, hearing testing, Indigenous wellness supports, hair cuts, and connections to wellness resources. 💉👂🩺💇🏾

A hot lunch was enjoyed by all! 👏

Carter Hearing Ltd The Underground Chop Shop Scw'exmx Community Health Services Society

03/07/2023

Hi, Merritt! Next week on March 15th, we will be helping with the 2023 Homelessness Count. This information is critical for government and local organizations to understand our city's current housing needs and rates of homelessness.

We will be holding a lunch at from 11:00am-2:00pm at the 2196 Quilchena office. We welcome everyone to join us - people will also be able to complete the surveys, and/or enjoy a meal!

For the count, the definition of Homeless is "anyone who does not have somewhere to pay rent. This includes people who are staying with family and friends because they are unable to find housing, those who are “couch surfing”, and folks living in tents, RVs, vehicles, camping, etc."

Please keep an eye out for the yellow logo on the 15th!

01/20/2023

H O P E: a feeling of expectation; to cherish a desire to want something to happen or be true.

Our final value is hope. At ASK, we believe that hope is the key to becoming self-sufficient. We have been told in the past that this is what ASK Wellness Society is known for: providing hope to those who have lost it. Our roots began in providing hope and support to those who were struggling and feeling hopeless. Providing people with that hope helps allow them to believe in a happy, fulfilling life. This belief can lead to stronger feelings of independence.

01/19/2023

C O M P A S S I O N: a strong feeling of sympathy or empathy for the suffering or bad luck of others, and a desire to help.

Many people feel empathy, but the emotional response that leads to wanting to help with the situation, is what defines compassion. Our fourth value of compassion is key to ensuring that no one gets left behind. Compassion is a very evident value amongst staff at ASK. This field can be challenging and heartbreaking, but our employees, board members, and volunteers are here because they want to be part of the change. They want to help those who need it most.

01/18/2023

T R U S T: a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.

We truly believe that trust is at the heart of community, both in ASK Wellness Society, and the communities that we serve. It is the glue that holds our society together. Trust strengthens relationships by allowing people to work together, to feel safe when vulnerable, and to feel a sense of belonging.

01/17/2023

I N C L U S I V I T Y: the practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities and resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized.

ASK believes that inclusivity is a defining feature of a healthy community. We acknowledge the disproportionate impact of harm to certain marginalized groups, whether that be due to having a physical or intellectual disability, belonging to a minority group, experiencing poverty, or any other individual or cultural reality. We aim to help provide people with the most basic human rights and resources, such as access to housing and access to health services. 🏠🩺

01/17/2023

An agency or company’s values help direct every person on the team towards a shared common goal and remind everyone of a shared bigger purpose. We’re proud to say that the core values of our employees and board members strongly align with those of the agency. This week, we will share those five values of ASK Wellness Society to help others understand what guides our services.

A D A P T A T I O N: is “a way of adjusting to different conditions or uses, or to meet different situations”. This value was recently added during the creation of ASK’s new strategic plan. During times of complexity and uncertainty, we embrace new approaches and aim to be a learning organization.

01/11/2023

Are you passionate about creating an inclusive and compassionate society that recognizes the value of each individual? 🤝

We're hiring! We have a new supportive housing program opening in Penticton, so many new positions are currently posted. Positions are available across a range of departments, including:
▪️ Coordinator of Supportive Housing (Penticton)
▪️ Administration (Penticton and Kamloops)
▪️ Kitchen staff (Penticton)
▪️ Maintenance (Kamloops)
▪️ Tenant Support Work (Merritt, Kamloops, and Penticton)
...and MORE!

Check out our careers page to find out about the job opportunities currently available at ASK Wellness Society!
https://askwellness.ca/careers/

12/30/2022

On the belated Twelfth Day of Gratitude, ASK shouted out to thee… 🎶

We are grateful for each and every staff member at ASK Wellness Society! Across a broad range of roles from front line support workers and outreach staff to our cleaning and maintenance crew, the cooking staff, peer employees, administrative personnel, program coordinators, and the management team – every single person plays a pivotal role here at ASK. We thank you for your ongoing hard work, dedication, compassion, and grit. You provide hope and support during times of such heightened uncertainty, amidst many challenges. We see the aligned values shared by our employees and the passion for the cause that binds us all together.

Wishing you all a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season. You show up every day and provide continuous kindness and compassion to those we serve; may you show that same kindness and compassion to yourself and your loved ones. The gratitude we have for you is endless!

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2196 Quilchena Avenue
Merritt, BC

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12503150098

Website

http://www.askwellness.ca/

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