Welcome to STEPS Community Health Centres

Building healthy, connected communities

At Supporting Team Excellence with Patients Society (STEPS), we are dedicated to transforming community healthcare in the Thompson Region by fostering a collaborative, team-based approach that puts the patient at the heart of everything we do.

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Patient Services

Delivering comprehensive healthcare

At STEPS, we provide a wide range of health and social services under the same roof. Our multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses and other health professionals offers timely access to a portfolio of services encompassing everything from general health check-ups and specialized treatments, to mental health and social support services. We are committed to ensuring an evidence-based approach to your well-being.

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Our Clinics

Serving the Thompson Region since 2017

STEPS and our community partners currently provide healthcare services for close to 15,000 people in the Thompson Region. We currently operate three clinic locations in Kamloops and surrounding areas!

In addition, the team provides medical services in partnership with the Q'wemtsín Health Society which provides holistic health services to three Secwépemc communities; Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Skeetchestn and Whispering Pines/Clinton Indian Band.

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Working together to improve health outcomes

At STEPS, we believe in the power of collaboration, compassion and innovation. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to our community, and we’re always on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our mission and want to make a difference.

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Who We Are

Providing patient-focused healthcare

The Supporting Team Excellence with Patients Society (STEPS) is a non-profit society that has been providing interdisciplinary, team-based community health care in the Thompson Region since 2017.
The team has been leading innovation in the delivery of patient-focused community healthcare by increasing access to family physicians and nurse practitioners, addressing the social determinants of health to improve health outcomes, enhancing partnerships with local Indigenous communities and advancing medical expertise in the region.

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News & Events

Befriending Your Nervous System Group Therapy - Winter 2025

October 8, 2025

Based on Polyvagal Theory, this group helps participants better understand and regulate their nervous system. Learn how to move more easily between nervous system states and spend less time feeling “stuck” in fight, flight, or freeze. Each session includes skills practice, reflection, and discussion. Facilitated by Angela Owen, RSW, and Dr. Kristina Birkholz.

CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) Group Therapy - Winter 2025

October 8, 2025

‍This structured group focuses on the connection between thoughts, behaviours, emotions, and physical sensations. Participants will learn skills to shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, improve mood, and manage emotional states more effectively. Sessions include guided discussion, reflection, and practical worksheets to build skills over time. Facilitated by Angela Owen, RSW, and Dr. Kristina Birkholz.

Effective Communication Group Therapy - Winter 2025

October 8, 2025

‍This group helps participants increase awareness of their own communication styles and learn assertiveness skills. Using concepts from CBT and DBT, participants will develop strategies to shift unhelpful communication patterns and build more effective, confident interactions. Each week covers a different aspect of communication, with opportunities to practice skills, reflect, and share. Facilitated by Angela Owen, RSW, and Dr. Kristina Birkholz.

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Your generosity makes a difference. Every donation helps us continue our mission to improve access to quality healthcare in the region and deliver the services our community deserves. Join us in making a lasting impact - your contribution, big or small, helps us enhance services and provide additional supports to those in need.

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