Over the past 37 years, EKASS has had an established reputation in East Kootenay as the primary provider of addiction education, prevention, assessment and treatment services to children, youth and adults. EKASS has been proactive in developing innovative programs to meet the needs of a rural and geographically spread out population. While EKASS services are contracted by Interior Health, some of the most collaborative and innovative programs operated through EKASS are possible through our not-for-profit status and other fundraising options.
Our goal for is to help broaden the scope and reach of our innovative programs. For example,
A Donation of
- Will help buy breakfast food for a weekly harm reduction group
A Donation of
- Will help buy food items for a Community Chow and Chat in Kimberley
A Donation of
- Will provide the weekly food necessary to run Families and Schools Together, a school-based substance prevention program
EKASS has been helping people see hope through their substance use since 1978. All donations to East Kootenay Addiction Services go directly to community programs and services not covered by our contracts with Interior Health.