Pathways - Addiction Resource Centre

Pathways Addiction Resource Centre is a community-based outpatient addiction services organization located at 996 Main Street in Penticton, British Columbia, in the heart of the South Okanagan. Serving individuals and families in the Penticton area who are affected by substance use, Pathways provides accessible, professional addiction counselling and support services designed to help people reclaim their health and wellbeing. The centre operates from a community-centred philosophy that meets people where they are, offering practical, compassionate support for anyone ready to take steps toward recovery.

Outpatient Addiction Counselling and Assessment

Pathways provides individual outpatient counselling for adults dealing with alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, opioid, and other substance use concerns. The outpatient model allows clients to engage with professional addiction support while continuing to maintain their work, family, and community responsibilities — a critical advantage for many people who cannot access residential treatment. Counsellors work with clients to assess their situation, develop personalized recovery plans, and build the coping skills and relapse prevention strategies needed for sustainable sobriety.

Community-Based Support and Referral Services

Pathways operates as a community resource hub — not just a counselling provider. Staff connect clients with the full range of addiction and mental health services available in the South Okanagan, providing referrals to residential treatment, detox programs, harm reduction services, housing support, and other community resources as needed. This navigation role is particularly important in a region where specialized services can be geographically dispersed, and clients benefit from having a knowledgeable ally helping them access the right level of care at the right time.

Accessible Care for the South Okanagan

Located in central Penticton, Pathways Addiction Resource Centre is accessible by public transit and situated within the community rather than on the periphery — reflecting the organization’s commitment to being a welcoming, non-stigmatizing place where anyone can come for help. For residents of Penticton and the South Okanagan who are dealing with substance use and looking for support that fits into their daily lives, Pathways offers a professional, community-rooted pathway toward recovery.