Vernon and Area Community Youth Resources

 

FREE COUNSELING

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
545-3390
WHITEVALLEY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE
547-8866
FIRST NATIONS FRIENDSHIP CENTRE
542-5311
YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER: Sandy Miller
(c/o First Nations Friendship Centre)
Works with youth at risk (primarily teens). Comprehensive 2-3 week rehab programs.
542-1257

 

HOUSING

 

WOMAN'S TRANSITION HOUSE
(Must meet requirements)
542-1122
JOHN HOWARD HOUSE
2307 - 43rd Street
Open 4 pm daily
542-4041
KEKULI CENTRE:
(c/o First Nations Friendship Centre)
Provides housing for youth aged 19-29 with low income and at risk of being homeless
542-1264
YOUTH AT RISK PROGRAM (YARP)
(c/o North Okanagan Youth and Family Services)
Provides support, counseling and life skills for youth (up to 19) living on their own.
545-3572
YOUTH SAFE HOUSE
(c/o First Nations Friendship Centre)
A safe place for youth. Addresses abuse, homelessness, and drug and alcohol problems.
260-7077
THE SHELTER
The Salvation Army Church (side door), behind Staples
Open: Friday, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues and Wed. (Closed Thursdays unless minus 10 degrees)
Guests enter from 10-10:45
Light snack provided and all night supervision
www.vernonshelter.org

(250) 306-2792
cell phone for message only

Daytime contact number: (250) 558-5699 - Shelter Coordinator

 

SHOWER/LAUNDRY

 
THE SHELTER
The Salvation Army Church (side door), behind Staples
Limited service for up to 3 individuals per night - Friday, Sat. and Mon.
First come, first serve from (9:00 - 9:45)
www.vernonshelter.org
Daytime contact number: (250) 558-5699 - Shelter Coordinator
VERNON AND DISTRICT WOMEN’S CENTRE SOCIETY
Free showers and laundry for women
Mon –Thur 10am –4pm		  

 

ALCOHOL, DRUGS, DETOX

 
YOUTH DETOX PROGRAM
Voluntary program for youth under 19 who want to address their substance abuse.
Residential program 		868-0112

PHOENIX CENTRE
Do you have drug and/or alcohol issues? Do you want to improve your life along with the lives of your family? Learn about the programs the Phoenix Centre offers to get your life "bock on track"

Kamloops. Detox. Unit for adults and youth aged 12-18. And includes an on site methadone program.

 1-877-318-1177
OKANAGAN INDIAN BAND ADDICTIONS COUNSELLING
Offers drug and alcohol counselling for First Nations people. 		542-5094
VERNON TREATMENT CENTRE
Outpatient Treatment. Help for the alcoholic/addict and their spouses
10 day program, 4 1/2 hours a day		 542-6151
ALATEEN
For youth who are affected by a problem drinker		 (250) 545-4933
ALCOHOL & DRUG PREVENTION WORKER (YOUTH)
Irene Deleenheer.
There is also a resource library for anyone looking for more information on drugs and alcohol.		 547-8866

 

SEXUAL HEALTH/ PREGNANCY/ SEXUALITY

 
CANADA PRENATAL NUTRITION PROGRAM
(c/o First Nations Friendship Centre)
Supports nutritionally “at risk”pregnant women.
542-5448
TEEN PARENT PROGRAM
(c/o North Okanagan Youth and Family Services)
Counseling and support for pregnant and parenting teens (under 19 years of age)
545-3572
STREET NURSE OUTREACH PROGRAM
(c/o North Okanagan Youth and Family Services)
Needle exchange, pregnancy testing, Hep B vaccinations, condoms, first aid, referrals on STD's (HIV/AIDS) available.
545-3572
PREGNANCY OPTIONS SERVICES
Provides confidential, accurate information on pregnancy options. Addresses unintended pregnancies and abortions. Will also provide referrals.
Office hours: Monday –Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
1-888-875-3163
PLANNED PARENTHOOD CLINIC
(c/o Public Health Nursing - Vernon)
Provides birth control, pregnancy tests, sexuality counseling and education, STD testing and treatment. Confidential. Call the office for appointments during the day.
Clinic hours: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:00pm - 11:00pm.
549-5721
YouthGLO
website: www.youthglo.com
email: youthglo@hotmail.com
Support Group for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Two-spirited, and questioning youth under 25.
503-4724
North Okanagan Gay and Lesbian Association (NOGLO)
Website: www.noglo.com
(250) 542-4670


ABUSE/ VIOLENCE HELP

SEXUAL ABUSE INTERVENTION PROGRAM
(c/o Family Resource Centre)
Counseling program for children and families who have experienced sexual abuse. No fee.
545-3390
KIDS HELP PHONE
24 hour confidential counselling service for troubled and abused children and teens. Offers professional counseling, information and referral service to children.
website: http://kidshelpphone.ca
1-800-668-6868
YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE
This line is a safe, confidential way for youth to prevent incidents of violence or crime and seek assistance from local police officers.
Callers leave a message on the toll-free line, and messages are referred to local police for action. Calls can be anonymous, but if the youth wants someone to call them back they should leave their name and phone number
1-800-680-GANG
(1-800-680-4264)


HELP FOR YOUNG MOM’S AND DADS

 
PARENTS AND TOTS - VERNON: Marci
(c/o Family Resource Centre)
Provides assistance in the area of parenting with support groups available.
Drop-in program for young parents and their children under age 6.
Runs Monday 10:30am –12:30pm at the People Place.
545-3390
YOUNG MOMS PROGRAM
(c/o North Okanagan Youth and Family Services)
Individual and group counseling and support for pregnant and parenting teens (under 19 years of age).
545-3572
SUPPORT TO YOUNG PARENTS PROGRAM
(c/o Vernon Women's Transition House)
Caller should call 549-2887 first. A residential program providing supportive services for pregnant teens and young mothers who are 15-24 years of age.
542-1122
PARENTS HELPLINE
Staffed 24hrs. Provides support, information and referrals to parents.
website: www.parenthelpline.ca
1-888-603-9100
Lumby
CHILD CARE REFERRALS
Drop in for a list of childcare providers, and a teen sitter referral list.
The resource centre also has a variety of services and programs for children, for when their parents need a rest.
547-8866
PARENTS WITH CHILDREN 0-6 PROGRAM COORDINATOR - Heidi
Social and educational programs for parents and their children aged 0-6 years.

547-8866
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKERS
Irene Deleenheer and Robin LeDrew
Provides direct family support, individual and family counseling, parenting and life skills education and referrals. No fee is charged and the service is confidential.
547-8866


EATING DISORDERS

 
EATING DISORDERS RESOURCE CENTRE
Information, referral and education service
1-800-665-1822
EATING DISORDERS PROGRAMS
Offers individual and group counseling for youth (12-18 years). A doctor's referral is required. Runs every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00am - 6:00pm.
Office hours: 11:00am - 3:00pm.
542-7111


FOOD

 
THE SALVATION ARMY FOOD BANK
549-4111
DINNER TONIGHT
" Dinner in a bag" for $3.00 that will feed up to 4 people.

Vernon - 558-5699
Lumby - 547-8866
THE GOOD BOX
Fresh fruit and vegetables. $10.00
Vernon - 545-7617
Lumby - 547-8866
NEIGHBOR LINK Vernon and Area
Local churches help people of the community with food, transportation
558-5527
SATURDAY LUNCH PROGRAM
All Saints Anglican Church
Hours: Saturday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Free hot lunch for those in need
542-3179
UPPER ROOM MISSION
Monday to Friday 9am –2pm
Hot breakfast served at 9:00 am and lunch at 11:30 am. No charge
549-1231


THRIFT STORES/ CLOTHING

 
THE SALVATION ARMY
549-4515
SAL-MART
549-4454
LUMBY THRIFT STORE
547-0088

 

 

EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

 
CONNECTIONS CAREER CENTRE
www.connectionscentre.ca
email: generalinfo@connectionscentre.ca
Connections offers free services to youth aged 15 –30 who are looking for work. Please contact for details.
545-5705
LUMBY EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE
Offer an up-to-date job board, resume help, faxing, photocopying, computer/internet access, job search coaching, and workshops, all at no cost.
547-8767
SOCIAL INSURANCE NUMBER APPLICATION - HRDC
3203 31st Street
In Lumby Contact Whitevalley Resource Centre 547-8866
Website: www.hrdc.gc.ca
You can download the form but you must go to the office to apply. Please call or check website for identification requirements.
545-2125

OKANAGAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (OUC)

 

 

Kalamalka CampusOkanagan University College
7000 College Way
Vernon, B.C., Canada
V1B 2N5
Fax: 250-545-3277

(250) 545-7291

North Kelowna Campus of OUC
Okanagan University College
3333 University Way
Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7
(250) 762-5445

KLO Road Campus of OUC
Okanagan University College
1000 KLO Road
Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8
(250) 762-5445
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22
Website: www.sd22.bc.ca
(250) 542-3331
CHILDREN'S LITERACY SOCIETY, Vernon & District
E-mail: debschiller@shaw.ca
Trained volunteers work "one-on-one" three or four times a week with children and youth who are having some problems with reading fluency and/or comprehension,
(250) 558-7876
OKANAGAN REGIONAL LIBRARY
Vernon -542-7610
Lumby -547-9528

CROSSROADS LEARNING CENTRE
Website: http://crossroads.sd22.bc.ca/
E-mail: gwong@sd22.bc.ca
Crossroads is an innovative, adult-oriented educational centre which enables adults and adolescents to complete their schooling in an alternative setting to regular secondary school.

(250) 547-2593


PHONE NUMBERS for all areas

 
ALCOHOL AND DRUG INFORMATION and referral service phone number
1-800-663-1441
HIV/AIDS hotline
1-800-663-1441
POISON CONTROL CENTRE
1-800-567-8911
MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION LINE
1-800-661-2121
TEEN LINE
542-8336
CRISIS LINE
545-2339

YOUTH PROGRAMS

 
TEEN JUNCTION (Penny Lane Store)
Safe, drug & alcohol free environment for youth aged 14-18
Soup on Friday nights 8-11pm
545-8360
SOOKINCHOOT YOUTH CENTRE: Lynn Phelan
(c/o First Nations Friendship Centre)
3705 27th St.
Works with youth aged 13-29. Involved in First Nations cultural activities. Many workshops offered:
Centre primarily targets urban aboriginal youth.
549-2921
REACHING ACROSS DIFFERENCES (RAD)
(c/o Social Planning Council)
Email: rad_group@hotmail.com
RAD works to increase youth awareness of racism and other forms of discrimination. Membership is open to all youth (21 and under) living in the North Okanagan.
545-8572