Service Providers: Youth & Special NeedsCanadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon Branch
The Canadian Mental Health Association is a nation-wide, charitable organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.
Access to Employment
Operating with the support of Service Canada, Access to Employment educates and assists employers and people with disabilities secure competitive employment for close to 200 people annually.
Brain Trust Canada Association
Brain Trust Canada Association is a progressive community rehabilitation agency dedicated to maximizing independence, capitalizing on natural support systems and being a leader in injury prevention initiatives. We currently offer services to individuals with brain injury and their families throughout the Okanagan Valley. Our injury prevention efforts are recognized across the nation.
Interior Health Authority (Okanagan)
Canadians and British Columbians are fortunate to enjoy a universal Medical Services Plan. The North Okanagan Health Region provides acute, residential and community-based health services to the entire population of the North Okanagan, Shuswap and Columbia regions of British Columbia.
First Nation's Friendship Centre (FNFC)
"Providing Services to Native People who reside off reserve in the North Okanagan area" Vernon Disability Resource Centre
As a resource centre for people with a variety of disabilities the VDRC is involved in many community issues locally, provincially and nationally. The mission of the Independent Living Vernon is to create sustainable community links, to work for societal change and to remove barriers so that people with disabilities have the opportunity to realize their full potential.
Boys and Girls Club
A unique Approach to Helping Children One of our key strengths in working with young people is our approach. Boys and Girls Clubs focus on the positive potential of every child because – we believe in kids! We understand the fundamental importance of nurturing young people’s self-esteem by engaging them in activities that challenge and enrich their minds, bodies and spirits.
Junction Literacy & Youth Centre
The Junction Literacy Centre was established in 2007 in response to community input regarding the literacy needs of people living in the North Okanagan region (Vernon, Coldstream, Lumby and Cherryville). A central literacy organization with paid coordinators became a primary goal. Based on the VCLC Literacy Plan. At the Junction Literacy & Youth Centre we aim to provide youth aged 14 - 18 years with a safe, non-judgmental environment where they feel they can connect with friends, staff, and the community.
Vernon Youth Safe House
Providing a safe residential alternative for youth ages 13 - 18 who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of becoming homeless, or are at risk of being in an unsafe environment.Services we offer:
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Our Mission:The First Nations Friendship Centre (with community partnership) supports the universal rights of children and youth to safe housing, adequate food, proper representation, accessible education, and health care. We will advocate and assist youth in accessing community resources. Our Principles for Service Delivery:
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North Okanagan Restorative Justice Program
Builds strong communities by repairing harm and strengthening relationships resulting from conflict and crime and provides a regional approach to participating communities in the imeplementation of an alternative to existing systems that resolve conflict. Provider(s):
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