Parents with Children from 0 to 6 years - School District 22 Vernon
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Social<br />
<strong>Parents</strong><br />
<strong>with</strong><br />
<strong>Children</strong><br />
0 <strong>to</strong> 6 Years<br />
2004<br />
Resource Guide<br />
Health<br />
A Building Blocks project created by the<br />
Family Resource Centre &<br />
Whitevalley Community Resource Centre<br />
<strong>with</strong> funding <strong>from</strong> the<br />
Ministry of <strong>Children</strong> and Family Development<br />
serving<br />
Armstrong, Enderby, Falkland,<br />
Lumby and <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
Recre ation<br />
pment<br />
Develo<br />
Community
Vision:<br />
We envision our community involved in supporting all parents,<br />
caregivers and children <strong>from</strong> pre-conception <strong>to</strong> age six <strong>to</strong> enhance their<br />
potential.<br />
Mission:<br />
The Early Childhood Development committee’s mission is <strong>to</strong> build<br />
community partnerships dedicated <strong>to</strong> healthy child development through<br />
strong communication, the coordinated delivery of a continuum of<br />
preventative and specific services in a timely manner, based on ongoing<br />
data collection and analysis.
<strong>Parents</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>Children</strong> 0 – 6<br />
2004 Resource Guide<br />
Table of Contents<br />
ARMSTRONG<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICES<br />
Armstrong & Enderby Volunteer Community Drivers Program-----------------------------------------------------3<br />
Boys & Girls Club 546.3465<br />
CAP-C Community Development ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2<br />
Community Service Order Hours ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2<br />
Family Support Workers --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1<br />
Incentive Work Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2<br />
Information & Referral ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1<br />
Kidsport Fund 545.6035 ww.sport.bc.ca<br />
Outreach Services ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2<br />
RCMP Victims Assistance Program-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5<br />
Special Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1<br />
Volunteer Action -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1<br />
COUNSELLING<br />
Anger Management -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1<br />
Armstrong Spallumcheen Community Service Centre ----------------------------------------------------------------1<br />
Crisis Line – People In Need Crisis Intervention Society-------------------------------------------------------------41<br />
Family Resource Centre --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34<br />
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS<br />
Family Resource Centre Library Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
Home <strong>School</strong> Support Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1<br />
Okanagan Regional Library 546.8311<br />
Okanagan University College 546.3593<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> #83 (North Okanagan –Shuswap) Board Office 250.546.3031<br />
EXPECTING PARENTS<br />
Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program – POWER ------------------------------------------------------------------------3<br />
Young <strong>Parents</strong> Prenatal Classes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5<br />
FOOD SOURCES<br />
Community Kitchens ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3<br />
Food Bank ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3<br />
Good Food Box Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4<br />
HEALTH<br />
Baby Talk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4<br />
Child Health Clinics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5<br />
Health Unit------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4<br />
Public Health Nursing -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4<br />
PARENT & TOT<br />
Armstrong Babies Club ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3<br />
PARENTING<br />
Armstrong Spallumcheen Community Service Centre ----------------------------------------------------------------1<br />
CAP-C Young Mom’s (Enderby) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />
Parenting – Nobody’s Perfect Program ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------2<br />
PRESCHOOLS<br />
Armstrong Play <strong>School</strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1<br />
SECONDHAND SERVICES<br />
Bargain Bin -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3<br />
SOCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT<br />
Armstrong Spallumcheen Community Service Centre ----------------------------------------------------------------1<br />
Special Services-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
Family Support Workers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1<br />
Home <strong>School</strong> Support Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1<br />
Information & Referral ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1<br />
Anger Management ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1<br />
CAP-C Young Mom’s (Enderby) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------1<br />
CAP-C Community Development ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------2<br />
Outreach services -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2<br />
Volunteer Action ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2<br />
Incentive Work Program ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2<br />
Community Service Order Hours -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------2<br />
Parenting – Nobody’s Perfect Program ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2<br />
Armstrong Babies Club----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3<br />
Armstrong & Enderby Volunteer Community Drivers Program -----------------------------------------------------3<br />
Armstrong/Spallumcheen Health Care Auxiliary ----------------------------------------------------------------------3<br />
Bargain Bin ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3<br />
First Nations Friendship Centre ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3<br />
Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program – POWER -------------------------------------------------------------------3<br />
Community Kitchens ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3<br />
Food Bank -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3<br />
Good Food Box Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4<br />
Interior Health Authority – Okanagan North – Public Health Nursing----------------------------------------------4<br />
Baby Talk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4<br />
Child Health Clinics --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5<br />
Young <strong>Parents</strong> Prenatal Classes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5<br />
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Courses-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5<br />
RCMP Victims Assistance Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5<br />
CHERRYVILLE<br />
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS<br />
Learn <strong>to</strong> Sew-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6<br />
Mother Goose----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> #<strong>22</strong> (<strong>Vernon</strong>) Board Office 542.3331<br />
PARENT & TOT<br />
Cherryville <strong>Parents</strong> and Tots-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6<br />
Mom’s Morning Out--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6<br />
Mother Goose ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6<br />
PARENTING<br />
Nobody’s Perfect------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7<br />
PRESCHOOL<br />
Cherryville Playschool -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6<br />
SOCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT<br />
Cherryville <strong>Parents</strong> and Tots-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6<br />
Learn <strong>to</strong> Sew-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6<br />
Mom’s Morning Out--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6<br />
Mother Goose----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6<br />
Nobody’s Perfect------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7<br />
Whitevalley Community Resource Centre-------------------------------------------------------------------------14<br />
ENDERBY<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICES<br />
Armstrong Spallumcheen Community Service Centre -----------------------------------------------------------1<br />
Kidsport Fund 545.6035 ww.sport.bc.ca<br />
RCMP Victims Assistance Program--------------------------------------------------------------------------------10<br />
COUNSELLING SERVICES<br />
Crisis line - people in need crisis intervention society -----------------------------------------------------------9<br />
S<strong>to</strong>pping the violence program --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9<br />
Shuswap Family Resource and Referral Centre-------------------------------------------------------------------10
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS<br />
Community health care centre --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8<br />
Health Unit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> #83 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) Board Office 250.832.2157<br />
EXPECTING PARENTS<br />
Prenatal Classes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8<br />
Shuswap Healthiest Babies Possible -------------------------------------------------------------------------------8<br />
FOOD SOURCES<br />
Community Kitchens-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9<br />
Good Food Box Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9<br />
HEALTH<br />
Community Health Care Centre – Health Unit -------------------------------------------------------------------8<br />
Crisis Response Service----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9<br />
Enderby Medical Clinic ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9<br />
Public Health Nursing -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8<br />
PARENT & TOT<br />
Baby Talk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8<br />
CAP-C Young Mom’s -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7<br />
PARENTING<br />
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Courses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------10<br />
PRESCHOOL<br />
Enderby Preschool Society ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7<br />
Splats 'in Child Care Society ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7<br />
RECREATION<br />
Enderby & <strong>District</strong> Arena -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7<br />
SOCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT<br />
CAP-C Young Mom’s (Enderby) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------7<br />
Community Health Care Centre – Health Unit-------------------------------------------------------------------------8<br />
Baby Talk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8<br />
Prenatal Classes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8<br />
Public Health Nursing------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8<br />
Shuswap Healthiest Babies Possible -------------------------------------------------------------------------------8<br />
S<strong>to</strong>pping the Violence Program-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9<br />
Community Kitchens ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9<br />
Crisis Response Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9<br />
Enderby Medical Clinic ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9<br />
Good Food Box Program--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9<br />
Crisis Line – People in Need Crisis Intervention Society ------------------------------------------------------------9<br />
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Courses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10<br />
RCMP Victims Assistance Program-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10<br />
Shuswap Family Resource and Referral Centre -----------------------------------------------------------------------10<br />
FALKLAND<br />
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> # 83 (North Okanagan – Shuswap) Board Office 250.832.2157<br />
HEALTH<br />
Public Health ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Health Unit---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44<br />
PARENT & TOT<br />
Mother Goose Program ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11<br />
PRESCHOOL<br />
Sunday/Preschool Program -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10<br />
The Learning Tree ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10<br />
RECREATION<br />
Falkland Youth Centre -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10<br />
SOCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT<br />
Kidsport Fund 545.6035 ww.sport.bc.ca
Public Health ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11<br />
Mother Goose Program ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11<br />
LUMBY<br />
CHILDCARE<br />
Childcare Referrals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICES<br />
Kidsport Fund 545.6035 ww.sport.bc.ca<br />
RCMP Victims Assistance Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------13<br />
Whitevalley Community Resource Centre-------------------------------------------------------------------------14<br />
COUNSELLING<br />
<strong>Children</strong>’s Mental Health Counsellor-------------------------------------------------------------------------------11<br />
Whitevalley Community Resource Centre-------------------------------------------------------------------------14<br />
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS<br />
Learn <strong>to</strong> Sew-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14<br />
Mother Goose Program-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> #<strong>22</strong> (<strong>Vernon</strong>) Board Office 542.3331<br />
Whitevalley Community Resource Center Library --------------------------------------------------------------14<br />
EXPECTING PARENTS<br />
Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program---------------------------------------------------------------------------------13<br />
Planned Parenthood---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12<br />
FOOD SOURCES<br />
Community Kitchens -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12<br />
Community Links ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12<br />
Lumby Food Bank ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13<br />
HEALTH<br />
Audiology (Hearing)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12<br />
Child Health Clinic ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12<br />
Health Clinic-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12<br />
PARENT & TOT<br />
Adventures in Playtime-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14<br />
Lumby Good Times Together ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15<br />
Mom & Tots Skating -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11<br />
Mother Goose Program-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15<br />
North Okanagan Regional <strong>District</strong> – Muchkins -------------------------------------------------------------------13<br />
North Okanagan Regional <strong>District</strong> – Kidstuff ---------------------------------------------------------------------13<br />
Okanagan Regional Library – S<strong>to</strong>ry Time -------------------------------------------------------------------------13<br />
PARENTING<br />
Community Parent Support Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------14<br />
Lumby Good Times Together ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15<br />
Nobody’s Perfect------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15<br />
The Family Support Program----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14<br />
Whitevalley Community Resource Centre-------------------------------------------------------------------------14<br />
PRESCHOOLS<br />
Laving<strong>to</strong>n Preschool -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11<br />
RECREATION<br />
Ice Skating-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11<br />
Mom & Tots Skating -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11<br />
Pat Duke Memorial Arena -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11<br />
VERNON<br />
CHILDCARE<br />
Beairs<strong>to</strong> Child Care Centre ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<strong>22</strong><br />
Brer Rabbit Day Care-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<strong>22</strong><br />
Childcare Resource & Referral--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16<br />
Community Care Licensing------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32<br />
Family Daycare Drop-in ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24<br />
Kids Club Child Care-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Kinder Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18<br />
Koala Bear Daycare --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<strong>22</strong><br />
NONA Supported Child Care ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38<br />
Small World Preschool-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<strong>22</strong><br />
Smurfie Child Care Society -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23<br />
Support Child Care ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42<br />
The Learning Centre--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23<br />
3-5 Day care Program -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16<br />
West <strong>Vernon</strong> After- <strong>School</strong> Club -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------23<br />
CLUBS<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Boys and Girls Club ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15<br />
3-5 Day Care Program -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16<br />
Child Care Resource & Referral ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16<br />
Kids Club Child Care -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17<br />
Recreation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18<br />
Kinder Program--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18<br />
COMMUNITY SERVICES<br />
BC Council of Human Rights ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49<br />
BC Employment & Assistance and Family Maintenance Program --------------------------------------------20<br />
BC public guardian and trustee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------51<br />
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of <strong>Vernon</strong> Area-----------------------------------------------------------------------31<br />
Block Parent Program (RCMP) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31<br />
Canada Cus<strong>to</strong>ms and Revenue Agency ----------------------------------------------------------------------------20<br />
Canadian Human Rights Commission -----------------------------------------------------------------------------48<br />
Coldstream Community Policing Office---------------------------------------------------------------------------31<br />
Community Care Facilities Licensing -----------------------------------------------------------------------------45<br />
Community Referral Services --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------39<br />
Crime: Prevention Unit (RCMP) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------33<br />
Crime S<strong>to</strong>ppers (RCMP)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33<br />
Credit Counselling Society of BC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------19<br />
Crisis Line – People In Need Crisis Invention Society ----------------------------------------------------------41<br />
Deb<strong>to</strong>r Assistance-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19<br />
Dial-a-law Program --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------48<br />
Enquiry BC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49<br />
Family Maintenance Enforcement Program-----------------------------------------------------------------------20<br />
Family Justice Centre ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33<br />
Family Resource Centre ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34<br />
Financial Assistance Worker ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20<br />
Kidsport Fund 545.6035 ww.sport.bc.ca<br />
Lawyer Referral Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50<br />
Ministry of <strong>Children</strong> & Family Development---------------------------------------------------------------------20<br />
Ministry of Human Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20<br />
Neighbour Link Services --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37<br />
North Okanagan Employment Enhancement Society------------------------------------------------------------38<br />
NOYFS North Okanagan Youth and Family Services-----------------------------------------------------------39<br />
Office of the Ombudsman (Vancouver) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------50<br />
RCMP Victims Assistance Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------41<br />
Specialized Victim Assistance Program ---------------------------------------------------------------------------42<br />
Transition House------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------43<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Boys & Girls Club ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Community Police Office ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------32<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> & <strong>District</strong> Women’s Centre Society ----------------------------------------------------------------------47<br />
Victims Services Information Line ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------51<br />
COUNSELLING<br />
<strong>Children</strong> Who Witness Abuse Counselling Program-------------------------------------------------------------43<br />
Credit Counselling Society of British Columbia------------------------------------------------------------------19
Crisis Line – People In Need Crisis Intervention Society--------------------------------------------------------41<br />
Family Resource Centre ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34<br />
Family Support Services ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
NOYFS North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society--------------------------------------------------39<br />
Out-Patient Nutrition Counselling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------36<br />
Planned Parenthood – <strong>Vernon</strong> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46<br />
Post Partrum Support Group-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46<br />
Sexual Abuse Intervention Program --------------------------------------------------------------------------------34<br />
Sexual Assault Helpline ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------51<br />
S<strong>to</strong>pping The Violence Program -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------43<br />
Therapeutic Program for <strong>Children</strong> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS<br />
Family Resource Centre Library Services -------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
North Okanagan Employment Enhancement Society ------------------------------------------------------------38<br />
Moose Goose ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30<br />
Okanagan University College (OUC) 545.7291<br />
OUC Faculty of Adult & Continuing Education 503.3097<br />
<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> #<strong>22</strong> (<strong>Vernon</strong>) Board Office 542.3331<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Public Library -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44<br />
EXPECTING PARENTS<br />
Achieve BC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------47<br />
Family Support Services ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
La Leche League ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37<br />
Maternal Child Unit---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36<br />
OUC Childbirth Education Programs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------40<br />
Out Patient Nutrition Counselling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------36<br />
Planned Parenthood - <strong>Vernon</strong> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Breastfeeding Clinic-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44<br />
Young <strong>Parents</strong> Prenatal Classes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------47<br />
FOOD SOURCES<br />
Canning Workshops --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31<br />
Community Kitchens ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32<br />
Dinner Tonight --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33<br />
Farmers Market--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
Food Bank--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
Food Security Action Committee -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
Good Food Box -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
Kal Tire Christmas Food Centre ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36<br />
Moms and Tots --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37<br />
Nutrition & Community Development -----------------------------------------------------------------------------46<br />
Safeway Down<strong>to</strong>wn Grocery Delivery & Shopping Service ----------------------------------------------------41<br />
Saturday Lunch Program --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42<br />
<strong>School</strong>s Meals Program ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42<br />
Street Church Sunday Lunch ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42<br />
Upper Room Mission ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44<br />
GREATER VERNON PARKS AND RECREATION<br />
A,B,C, & Gym, 2, 3’s-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24<br />
Family Daycare Drop-in ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24<br />
Creative Gym ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25<br />
Creepers & Crawlers--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25<br />
Kidnastics --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25<br />
Little Rascals ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25<br />
Pee Wees ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25<br />
Play, Putter & Splash or Swim Lesson -----------------------------------------------------------------------------25<br />
Sports for Shorts-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25<br />
Toonie & Loonie Drop-in --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25
LOW COST OR FREE RECREATION<br />
Basketball--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26<br />
Centennial Outdoor Area --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27<br />
Cycling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26<br />
Farmers Market -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26<br />
Hiking ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26<br />
Interior Space & Science Centre------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27<br />
Library -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26<br />
Parks – local -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26<br />
Parks – Provincial ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26<br />
Playgrounds -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26<br />
Skateboarding ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26<br />
Skating -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27<br />
Swimming -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27<br />
Tennis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27<br />
Volleyball -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27<br />
North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association ----------------------------------------------------------------------------27<br />
North Valley Gymnastics Society----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27<br />
Preschool---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27<br />
Recreation Program --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27<br />
Priest Valley Arena --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28<br />
Hockey Preschool M.V.P. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28<br />
Skating Lessons Preschool <strong>to</strong> Adult--------------------------------------------------------------------------------28<br />
HEALTH<br />
Aboriginal Infant Development Program--------------------------------------------------------------------------30<br />
Audiology--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------45<br />
At Home program-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------45<br />
BC 24-Hour Nurse Line 1.866.215.4700 --------------------------------------------------------------------------47<br />
Child Health Clinic ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------45<br />
Dental Health----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------45<br />
Diabetic Day Care ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36<br />
Dial –a- Dietician 1.800.667.3438<br />
Emergency-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36<br />
Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention Program-----------------------------------------------------------------37<br />
Gartree Medical Clinic -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------47<br />
Health Canada---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------20<br />
Health Unit , <strong>Vernon</strong> (Interior Health) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------44<br />
Hospital, <strong>Vernon</strong> Jubilee---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36<br />
Infant Development Program ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37<br />
Maternal Child Unit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36<br />
Music Therapy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38<br />
Out-Patient Nutrition Counselling ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------36<br />
NONA Speech-language Therapy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------38<br />
Physio-Occupational Therapy---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38<br />
Poison Control 1.877.455.<strong>22</strong>33 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------50<br />
Public Health Nursing------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46<br />
Sexual Assault Helpline----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------51<br />
Smokers’ Help Line 1.877.455..<strong>22</strong>33<br />
Speech/Language Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46<br />
Street Clinic – NOYFS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Family Doc<strong>to</strong>rs Clinic --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------47<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> & <strong>District</strong> Women’s Centre Society ----------------------------------------------------------------------47<br />
HOUSING<br />
Arbitra<strong>to</strong>r – Landlord/Tenant ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21<br />
BC Housing------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21<br />
Landlord & Tenant Assistance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Residential Tenancy Office ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21<br />
Tenants Rights Coalitions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21<br />
PARENT & TOT<br />
Aboriginal Infant & Early Childhood Development Centre ----------------------------------------------------30<br />
Baby Talk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19<br />
Family Daycare Drop In----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24<br />
First Nations Friendship Centre 542.1247<br />
Greater <strong>Vernon</strong> Parks and Recreation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------24<br />
MOPS – Mothers of Preschoolers-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------19<br />
Mother Goose----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30<br />
Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard Program -----------------------------------------------------------------------------30<br />
Parent Tot Drop-in (Soups On)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34<br />
Real Life Moms/Real Life Kids ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------19<br />
PARENTING<br />
Aboriginal Infant Development Program --------------------------------------------------------------------------30<br />
Achieve BC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------47<br />
Child Find --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49<br />
Family Resource Centre----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34<br />
First Nations Friendship Centre 542.1247<br />
Helpline for <strong>Children</strong> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49<br />
Kids Help Phone ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49<br />
NONA Child Development Centre ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------37<br />
NONA Family Support ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38<br />
NONA Respite Care --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38<br />
North Okanagan Youth and Family Services (NOFYS) ---------------------------------------------------------39<br />
NOYFS Early Intervention Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------39<br />
NOYFS Family Support Services for Special Needs <strong>Children</strong>--------------------------------------------------40<br />
NOYFS Special Service <strong>to</strong> <strong>Children</strong> and their Families ---------------------------------------------------------40<br />
NOYFS Teen <strong>Parents</strong>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40<br />
NOYFS Young Mothers Program ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------40<br />
NOYFS Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Courses---------------------------------------------------------------------40<br />
Parent Help Line 1.800.603.9100 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------50<br />
Services <strong>to</strong> <strong>Parents</strong> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17<br />
Services <strong>to</strong> Caregivers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17<br />
Support <strong>to</strong> Young <strong>Parents</strong> Program---------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
The Family Support Worker -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
Twin Group ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44<br />
Young Mothers Program ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40<br />
PRESCHOOLS<br />
All Saint’s Nursery <strong>School</strong> Assn------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21<br />
First Kids Christian Preschool---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<strong>22</strong><br />
Laving<strong>to</strong>n Playschool-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<strong>22</strong><br />
Little Miracles Preschool Centre ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<strong>22</strong><br />
Montessori Preschool Society ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<strong>22</strong><br />
The Learning Centre --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23<br />
Tiny Tots Licensed Preschool ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Recreation Complex-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23<br />
RECREATION<br />
ABC & Gym-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24<br />
Boys & Girls Club----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------15<br />
CCBC Ski League-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------24<br />
Community Arts Centre ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28<br />
Girl Guides-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49<br />
Greater <strong>Vernon</strong> Parks & Recreation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------24<br />
Low cost and Free Recreation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26<br />
Kidsport Fund 545.6035 ww.sport.bc.ca
Nordic Ski Programs for <strong>Children</strong>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------24<br />
North Valley Gymnastics Society ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------27<br />
Preschool Art Programs----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28<br />
Scouts Canada---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------51<br />
Skating -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27<br />
Soccer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> & <strong>District</strong> Multi-Use Facility -----------------------------------------------------------------------------29<br />
SECONDHAND SERVICES<br />
Canadian Mental Health Georgette Shop --------------------------------------------------------------------------31<br />
SalMart Thrift S<strong>to</strong>re --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41<br />
SalMart Thrift S<strong>to</strong>re #2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41<br />
Santa’s Anonymous --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42<br />
Upper Room Mission Thrift S<strong>to</strong>re----------------------------------------------------------------------------------44<br />
SOCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT<br />
Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre---------------------------------------------------30<br />
Aboriginal Infant Development Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------30<br />
Mother Goose ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30<br />
Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard Program-----------------------------------------------------------------------------30<br />
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of <strong>Vernon</strong> and Area ---------------------------------------------------------------------31<br />
Block Parent Program (RCMP) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31<br />
Canadian Mental Health Georgette Shop -------------------------------------------------------------------------------31<br />
Canning Workshops -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31<br />
Coldstream Community Policing Office -------------------------------------------------------------------------------31<br />
Community Care Licensing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32<br />
Community Kitchens ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32<br />
Community Police Office, The <strong>Vernon</strong> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------32<br />
Crime: Prevention Unit (RCMP)-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33<br />
Crime S<strong>to</strong>ppers (RCMP) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33<br />
Dinner Tonight -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33<br />
Family Justice Centre------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------33<br />
Family Resource Centre---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34<br />
Counselling Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34<br />
Parent Tot Drop-in (Soups On) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34<br />
Sexual Abuse Intervention Program--------------------------------------------------------------------------------34<br />
The Family Support Worker-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
Therapeutic Program for <strong>Children</strong> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
Family Support Services --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
Support <strong>to</strong> Young <strong>Parents</strong> Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
Food Bank-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
Food Security Action Committee ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
Good Food Box ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------39<br />
North Okanagan Youth and Families Services -------------------------------------------------------------------------39<br />
First Nations Friendship Centre 542.1247<br />
Canadian Mental Health Association------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31<br />
Hospital, <strong>Vernon</strong> Jubilee --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36<br />
Diabetic Day Care ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36<br />
Emergency-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36<br />
Maternal Child Unit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36<br />
Outpatient Nutrition Counselling -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------36<br />
Kal Tire Christmas Food Hampers---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------36<br />
La Leche League -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37<br />
Moms and Tots -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37<br />
Neighbour Link Services--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37<br />
NONA Child Development Centre --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37<br />
Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention Program-----------------------------------------------------------------37<br />
Infant Development Program ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------37
Music Therapy Birth--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38<br />
Physio-Occupational Therapy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38<br />
Speech-Language Therapy-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38<br />
Supported Child Care-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38<br />
Family Support -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38<br />
Respite Care -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38<br />
North Okanagan Employment Enhancement Society -----------------------------------------------------------------38<br />
Community Kitchens-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------39<br />
Community Referral Services---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------39<br />
Good Food Box Program--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35<br />
North Okanagan Health Unit ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44<br />
North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society (NOYFS) ----------------------------------------------------39<br />
Early Intervention Program ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------39<br />
Family Support Services for Special Needs <strong>Children</strong> ------------------------------------------------------------40<br />
Special Service <strong>to</strong> <strong>Children</strong> and their Families--------------------------------------------------------------------40<br />
Teen <strong>Parents</strong> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40<br />
Young Mothers Program ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40<br />
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Courses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------40<br />
OUC Childbirth Education Programs------------------------------------------------------------------------------------40<br />
People in Need Crisis Line ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41<br />
RCMP Victims Assistance Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41<br />
Safeway Down<strong>to</strong>wn Grocery Delivery & Shopping Service ---------------------------------------------------------41<br />
SalMart Thrift S<strong>to</strong>re--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41<br />
SalMart Thrift S<strong>to</strong>re #2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------41<br />
Santa’s Anonymous -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42<br />
Saturday Lunch Program --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42<br />
<strong>School</strong>s Meals Program----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42<br />
Specialized Victim Assistance Program---------------------------------------------------------------------------------42<br />
Street Church Sunday Lunch ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42<br />
Street Clinic – North Okanagan Youth and Family Services ---------------------------------------------------------42<br />
Supported Child Care ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------42<br />
Transition House – Residential ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------43<br />
<strong>Children</strong> Who Witness Abuse Counselling Program ------------------------------------------------------------43<br />
S<strong>to</strong>pping the Violence Program -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------43<br />
Twins Group ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44<br />
Upper Room Mission and Thrift S<strong>to</strong>re ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------44<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Public Library ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Breastfeeding Clinic----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Health Unit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------44<br />
At Home Program-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------45<br />
Audiology --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------45<br />
Child Health Clinic ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------45<br />
Community Care Facilities Licensing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------45<br />
Dental Health ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------45<br />
Nutrition and Community Development ---------------------------------------------------------------------------46<br />
Planned Parenthood – <strong>Vernon</strong> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46<br />
Post Partrum Support Group-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46<br />
Public Health Nursing -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46<br />
Speech/Language Services-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46<br />
Walk in Clinics -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46<br />
Gartree Medical Clinic -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Family Doc<strong>to</strong>rs Clinic --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------46<br />
Women’s Centre Society, <strong>Vernon</strong> & <strong>District</strong> --------------------------------------------------------------------------47<br />
Young <strong>Parents</strong> Prenatal Classes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------47<br />
VERNON COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE<br />
Wizards & Witches: Explorations in Drama-----------------------------------------------------------------------28
Creating a s<strong>to</strong>rybook -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------28<br />
Fun <strong>with</strong> cutting and pasting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29<br />
Fun <strong>with</strong> Watercolour ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29<br />
Creative Music & Art ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29<br />
Creative Music & Art 11---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29<br />
Play <strong>with</strong> Clay---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29<br />
Fairies & Dragons: Magic through Movement & Voice---------------------------------------------------------29<br />
Fairies & Dragons II: Magic through Movement & Voice ------------------------------------------------------29<br />
VERNON & DISTRICT MULTI-USE FACILITY<br />
Ice Skating -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29<br />
BRITISH COLUMBIA<br />
Achieve BC------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------47<br />
BC 24-Hour Nurse Line----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------47<br />
BC Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111<br />
Dial–a-Dietician 1-800-667-3438<br />
Dial-a Law Program--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------48<br />
Canadian Human Rights Commission -----------------------------------------------------------------------------48<br />
Child Find--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49<br />
Council of Human Rights, BC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49<br />
Enquiry BC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49<br />
Girl Guides ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49<br />
Helpline for <strong>Children</strong>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49<br />
Kids Help Phone ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------49<br />
Kidsport Fund 545.6035 ww.sport.bc.ca<br />
Lawyer Referral Service ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50<br />
Office of the Ombudsman (Vancouver) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------50<br />
Poison Control --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50<br />
Parent Help Line -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------50<br />
Public Guardian and Trustee of BC --------------------------------------------------------------------------------51<br />
Sexual Assault Helpline----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------51<br />
Scouts Canada---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------51<br />
Smokers’ Help-Line 1-877-455-<strong>22</strong>33<br />
Victims Services Information line ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------51<br />
WEB RESOURCES -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------52
ARMSTRONG<br />
PRESCHOOLS<br />
Armstrong Play <strong>School</strong><br />
Rosedale Avenue<br />
546-9314<br />
SOCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT<br />
Armstrong Spallumcheen Community Service Centre<br />
546-3465<br />
Fax. 546-3468<br />
E-mail ascs@junction.net<br />
Box 332, 3459 Pleasant Valley Road<br />
Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0<br />
Special Services<br />
Family advance program working in partnership <strong>with</strong> the community social worker <strong>from</strong> the<br />
Ministry for <strong>Children</strong> and Families <strong>to</strong> provide a comprehensive counselling program <strong>to</strong><br />
families at high risk <strong>with</strong> emotional and behavioural problems<br />
Family Support Workers<br />
Provides direct counselling for families on a broad base of issues including parenting and<br />
other skills development.<br />
Home <strong>School</strong> Support Program<br />
Tel. 546-9900<br />
Workers are in the community providing counselling and support for school aged children<br />
addressing mild behavioural and life skills training.<br />
Information & Referral<br />
Central registration for community events, self-help library, Educational & Life Skills<br />
workshops, government forms such as Medical Services Plan & Pension/Disability<br />
applications.<br />
Anger Management<br />
546-9900<br />
Provides specialized support for youth and adults in the area of anger management.<br />
CAP-C Young Mom’s (Enderby)<br />
838-6844<br />
Provides parenting skill acquisition information for young single mothers in the Enderby<br />
community, by trained staff.<br />
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CAP-C Community Development<br />
A specialized program <strong>to</strong> develop a community wide approach <strong>to</strong> service delivery and<br />
addressing community needs.<br />
Outreach services<br />
Advocacy workers are available one day per week <strong>from</strong> the <strong>Vernon</strong> Women’s Centre <strong>to</strong><br />
provide information, advice and representation.<br />
Volunteer Action<br />
Volunteers are the heart of our organization and we assist those volunteers in the community<br />
<strong>with</strong> placement in various community agencies.<br />
Incentive Work Program<br />
Compensated work experience for GAIN recipients <strong>to</strong> upgrade employment skills and allow<br />
reintegration <strong>to</strong> the work force.<br />
Community Service Order Hours<br />
A placement agency for hours given by a judge <strong>to</strong> first offenders/juveniles.<br />
Parenting – Nobody’s Perfect Program<br />
546-9900<br />
A specialized parenting course over a six – eight week period for pre-approved parents <strong>with</strong><br />
children aged 0 – 6 <strong>years</strong>. Materials/child minding/snacks/transportation all included.<br />
The staff of the agency offers a number of specialized groups:<br />
• Community Kitchens<br />
• Kids in Control<br />
• Women in Abusive Relationships<br />
• Communication (Couples)<br />
• ADHD/ADD<br />
• Anger Management (Men) and (Teens)<br />
• Summer Drop in <strong>Parents</strong>/Youth<br />
• Young Moms<br />
• How <strong>to</strong> Talk So Kids Listen<br />
• Life Skills<br />
• Parent/Teen Conflict<br />
• Anger Management (Youth)<br />
• Parenting Under Stress<br />
All Counselling services and the Food Bank are provided at NO COST <strong>to</strong> the client.<br />
Office Services:<br />
• Resume preparation<br />
• Letter typing<br />
• Pho<strong>to</strong>copying<br />
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Armstrong Babies Club<br />
546-9900<br />
A group program every Wednesday, for babies and <strong>to</strong>ts and their mothers <strong>to</strong><br />
chat about issues concerning our kids.<br />
Armstrong & Enderby Volunteer Community Drivers Program<br />
546-6131 10:00 am <strong>to</strong> 12:00 noon<br />
Volunteers will drive seniors living in Armstrong, Enderby and Spallumcheen area <strong>to</strong> various<br />
medical and health related appointments, locally or out of <strong>to</strong>wn. Small fee charged <strong>to</strong> cover<br />
the Volunteer’s cost of fuel. 48 hours advance notice is needed.<br />
Armstrong/Spallumcheen Health Care Auxiliary<br />
Bargain Bin<br />
3445 Pleasant Valley Blvd. Box 173<br />
Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0<br />
546-8813<br />
First Nations Friendship Centre<br />
2902 - 29th Avenue, <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
542-1247<br />
4255Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program - POWER<br />
POWER is a program that supports nutritionally "at risk" pregnant women (women <strong>with</strong> limited<br />
income, social concerns, adolescents, aboriginal women, women <strong>with</strong> additions). The program<br />
offers individual nutritional counselling, ongoing support, food supplements, vitamin and mineral<br />
supplements, addictions counselling, breast feeding support and parenting support. Outreach and<br />
group programs are offered in <strong>Vernon</strong>, Armstrong and Lumby. Staff includes a Nutrition<br />
Coordina<strong>to</strong>r, a Staff Nurse, and a Nutrition Outreach Worker.<br />
Community Kitchens<br />
546-8100<br />
Learn shopping and cooking skills for families <strong>with</strong> limited budgets. Teaches basic cooking<br />
skills, meal budgeting, menu planning and healthy eating skills.<br />
Food Bank<br />
3465 Pleasant Valley Road<br />
Provides emergency food supplies for individuals and families <strong>with</strong>in the community area.<br />
Clients are entitled <strong>to</strong> six hampers per year exclusive of Christmas hampers (sign-up for<br />
Christmas Hampers in November). The Food Bank is open five days a week and<br />
appointments are necessary. Pre-registration is required (bring ID). Counselling on<br />
budgeting, life skills & food preparation is available.<br />
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Good Food Box Program<br />
Contact: (250) 546-9846, (250) 546-3838<br />
Health Unit<br />
546-4700<br />
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 3:30 pm<br />
The Good Food Box is a volunteer-run, non-profit, produce-buying<br />
cooperative for those people who find it difficult <strong>to</strong> stretch their<br />
food dollars <strong>to</strong> include fresh fruits and vegetables. People pay ahead<br />
$10.00 by the second Wednesday of the month and pick up boxes on<br />
the third Thursday of the month. The box includes approximately<br />
$20.00 worth of fruit and vegetables, <strong>from</strong> local farmers when<br />
possible. The cost is less due <strong>to</strong> bulk buying and the use of<br />
volunteer labour. Delivery is an option in <strong>Vernon</strong> and<br />
Armstrong. In each community, there are agencies that issue<br />
receipts and the distribution point is a church or school in a<br />
central location.<br />
Child counsellor on Tuesdays. Call for appointment @ 503-3377.<br />
Interior Health Authority – Okanagan North – Public Health Nursing<br />
Pleasant Valley Health Centre<br />
3800 Patten Drive<br />
Box 364<br />
Armstrong, BC V0E 1B0<br />
546-4727<br />
Fax 546-9821<br />
Interior Health’s Health Centres (Health Unit) offer a wide variety of programs and services.<br />
Not all services listed below will be available at all Health Centres. Please call for more<br />
information.<br />
Programs and Services:<br />
Baby Talk<br />
Informal 2-hour weekly drop-in offered 2-3 times a year, support group for<br />
moms (parents) and new babies (up <strong>to</strong> 12 months). Various health related<br />
<strong>to</strong>pics ranging <strong>from</strong> nutritional requirements <strong>to</strong> infant massage <strong>to</strong> safety<br />
and childhood illness. Baby Talk is an informative, social outing<br />
for new parents, their babies and <strong>to</strong>ddlers. Come and socialize<br />
<strong>with</strong> other new parents while gaining information and resources<br />
for you and your family. Baby Talk is a series of 6-8<br />
presentations, which rotate throughout the year. You are<br />
welcome <strong>to</strong> attend any or all sessions as many times as<br />
you like. Call Local Health Centre for more information.<br />
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Child Health Clinics<br />
(250) 549-5721<br />
Child Health Clinics provide immunizations for children age 2 months <strong>to</strong> 5 <strong>years</strong>. This clinic<br />
provides an opportunity for parents <strong>to</strong> ask questions and get more information on growth and<br />
development, parenting, post partum depression, breast feeding concerns, infant feeding and<br />
many other childhood areas of interest. Call your local Health Centre for clinic hours.<br />
Young <strong>Parents</strong> Prenatal Classes<br />
5-week series, offered in partnership <strong>with</strong> Pregnancy Outreach<br />
Program, Friendship Centre. Pregnancy support program and<br />
classes for young, single mothers, including partners. One <strong>to</strong><br />
one public health nursing support. Series of 5 group classes<br />
including hospital <strong>to</strong>ur. A light snack is included <strong>with</strong><br />
classes, which are free of charge.<br />
As well as: Community Nutritionist, Dental Health, Giggles<br />
and Hugs, Health Promotion, Audiology Clinics, Flu<br />
Clinics, Speech and Language Clinics, Maternity Care,<br />
Meal Programs, Mental Health, Nobody’s Perfect, Nursing<br />
Support, Planned Parenthood, Prenatal Breastfeeding, Social Work Services, Young <strong>Parents</strong><br />
Prenatal Classes, Immunizations, etc.<br />
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Courses<br />
Boys and Girls Club<br />
546-3465<br />
The program recognizes and builds on the interests/skills of parents &<br />
explores how they can better meet their children’s needs. To be eligible<br />
for the program, parents must meet at least two of the following five<br />
criteria: single, young, low income, low education, or culturally, socially or<br />
geographically isolated. Each session includes nutritious snacks,<br />
childminding, and help <strong>with</strong> transportation. It is offered once or twice a year<br />
and is free of charge.<br />
RCMP Victims Assistance Program<br />
546-3028<br />
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm<br />
A volunteer program <strong>to</strong> provide emotional support and information <strong>to</strong> victims of crime.<br />
Services include court orientation and court support, information on Criminal Injuries<br />
Compensation, Victim Impact Statement and referrals <strong>to</strong> community services.<br />
The program can also be accessed by the RCMP on a 24-hour call-out system in emergency<br />
situations.<br />
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PRESCHOOL<br />
CHERRYVILLE<br />
Cherryville Playschool<br />
Cherryville Hall<br />
547-9338<br />
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am – 11:00 am<br />
SOCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT<br />
Cherryville <strong>Parents</strong> and Tots<br />
Cherryville Community Hall<br />
547-8866<br />
A Parent & Tot group <strong>with</strong> some structured activities and occasional<br />
childcare.<br />
Monday: 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm<br />
Learn <strong>to</strong> Sew<br />
White Valley Community Hall<br />
547-8866<br />
For parents <strong>with</strong> children 0 – 6. Choose <strong>from</strong> 3 simple projects. Patterns and materials<br />
provided. Limited space available. Free of charge. Cherryville - September 2004<br />
Mom’s Morning Out<br />
Sponsored by Whitevalley Community Resource Centre & CAP C<br />
Cherryville<br />
547-8866<br />
A drop-in program for parents and their children 0-6. Meet for a coffee & discuss a number<br />
of parenting <strong>to</strong>pics, chat <strong>with</strong> friends and just have an outing.<br />
Thursday 11:30 – 1:30<br />
Mother Goose<br />
Cherryville Community Hall<br />
547-8866<br />
A group experience for parents & their babies or <strong>to</strong>ddlers focusing on the<br />
pleasure & power of using rhymes, songs & s<strong>to</strong>ries <strong>to</strong>gether. The program is<br />
held periodically throughout the year, free of charge.<br />
Thursday: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm<br />
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Nobody’s Perfect<br />
Cherryville Community Hall<br />
547-8866<br />
547-2164<br />
The program recognizes and builds on the interests/skills of parents & explores how they can<br />
better meet their children’s needs. To be eligible for the program, parents must meet at least<br />
two of the following five criteria: single, young, low income, low education, or culturally,<br />
socially or geographically isolated. Each session includes nutritious snacks, childminding,<br />
and help <strong>with</strong> transportation. It is offered once or twice a year and is free of charge.<br />
PRESCHOOL<br />
Enderby Preschool Society<br />
Ages 3 <strong>to</strong> 5<br />
723 Meadow Crescent, Enderby<br />
838-6676<br />
After <strong>School</strong> Program also available<br />
Splats ‘in Child Care Society<br />
912B Canyon Road<br />
P.O. Box 3030<br />
Enderby, BC V0E 1V0<br />
838-6404<br />
Fax 838-6429<br />
Splatsin@mix105.net<br />
RECREATION<br />
Enderby & <strong>District</strong> Arena<br />
1605 Kate Street<br />
838-7557<br />
ENDERBY<br />
All Skating at this rink is free. Call for schedule.<br />
SOCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT<br />
CAP-C Young Mom’s (Enderby)<br />
838-6844<br />
Provides parenting skill acquisition information for young single mothers in the Enderby community,<br />
by trained staff.<br />
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Community Health Care Centre - Health Unit<br />
707 - 3rd Avenue, Box 610, V0E 1V0<br />
(250) 838-0738<br />
Fax: (250) 838-6005<br />
8:30 a.m. <strong>to</strong> 4:30 p.m. Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday.<br />
Interior Health’s Health Centres (Health Unit) offer a wide variety of programs<br />
and services. Not all services listed below will be available at all Health Centres.<br />
If unavailable please leave voice-mail message. Please call for more information.<br />
Programs and Services:<br />
Child Health Clinics, Community Care Programs, Community<br />
Nutritionist, Dental Health, Giggles and Hugs, Health Promotion, Flu<br />
Clinics, Speech and Language Clinics, Meal Programs, Mental Health,<br />
Nobody’s Perfect, Nursing Support, Planned Parenthood, Prenatal<br />
Breastfeeding, Social Work Services, Immunizations, as well as:<br />
Baby Talk<br />
Informal 1.5-hour weekly drop-in offered 3 times a year, support group for moms (parents)<br />
and new babies (up <strong>to</strong> 12 months). Various health related <strong>to</strong>pics ranging <strong>from</strong> nutritional<br />
requirements <strong>to</strong> infant massage <strong>to</strong> safety and childhood illness. Baby Talk is an informative,<br />
social outing for new parents, their babies, and <strong>to</strong>ddlers. Come and socialize <strong>with</strong> other new<br />
parents while gaining information and resources for you and your family. Baby Talk is a<br />
series of 6 - 8 presentations, which rotate throughout the year. You are welcome <strong>to</strong> attend<br />
any or all sessions as many times as you like.<br />
Prenatal Classes<br />
Prenatal Classes are held on an as needed basis.<br />
Public Health Nursing<br />
Prenatal counselling and instruction for young or single moms. Postnatal visiting <strong>to</strong><br />
provide information; assess health and wellness of mom, babe, and family; promote<br />
immunization; and introduce clients <strong>to</strong> community services and resources.<br />
Breastfeeding counselling and breastfeeding Clinic - individual counselling by<br />
appointment. Prenatal programs are accessed by individual clients or on a referral<br />
basis. Referrals are accepted <strong>from</strong> physicians, Ministry for <strong>Children</strong> and Families,<br />
or any other community agency or service. Postnatal visiting services extended <strong>to</strong><br />
all new moms and babes in the region <strong>to</strong> all persons of any age who are <strong>with</strong>in the<br />
target population.<br />
Shuswap Healthiest Babies Possible<br />
This program offers nutritional counselling and outreach support for At-Risk pregnant<br />
women and new mothers in Salmon Arm, Sicamous, and Enderby. The program is based at<br />
the Shuswap Family Resource and Referral Centre in Salmon Arm. In Enderby and<br />
Sicamous the program runs <strong>from</strong> the health unit is these communities. Food vouchers,<br />
vitamin/mineral supplements, lunch at a weekly drop-in, practical cooking skills at a<br />
Community Kitchen Program are all part of the services provided. The staff includes<br />
Nutrition Coordina<strong>to</strong>r Caroline Huisken, and two nutrition outreach workers.<br />
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S<strong>to</strong>pping the Violence Program<br />
Clients can self-refer and leave a message <strong>with</strong> name, phone number, and safe time <strong>to</strong> call<br />
(will be returned as soon as possible). Individual and group counselling for adult women<br />
who have experienced physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse in childhood or as adults.<br />
Community Kitchens<br />
Contact: (250) 838-0306<br />
A program for low-income individuals who want <strong>to</strong> improve their cooking skills. It gives an<br />
opportunity for participants <strong>to</strong> learn menu planning, shopping, and cooking skills. The<br />
participants meet once a month <strong>to</strong> plan and cook 3 or 4 main entrees and hearty soup. The<br />
cost for each portion is about one dollar.<br />
Crisis Response Service<br />
Salmon Arm Health Centre, 851 - 16th Street NE, Salmon Arm, V1E 4S4<br />
(250) 833-4100 Fax: (250) 832-1794<br />
A service available for adults, seniors, and children/youth of all ages. Available 24 hours 7<br />
days/week.<br />
Enderby Medical Clinic<br />
1 - 802 George Street, V0E 1V0<br />
(250) 838-9494<br />
Good Food Box Program<br />
Contact: (250) 838-5989<br />
The Good Food Box is a volunteer-run, non-profit, produce-buying<br />
cooperative for those people who find it difficult <strong>to</strong> stretch their food<br />
dollars <strong>to</strong> include fresh fruits and vegetables. People pay ahead $10.00<br />
by the second Wednesday of the month and pick up boxes on the third<br />
Thursday of the month. The box includes approximately $20.00 worth of<br />
fruit and vegetables, <strong>from</strong> local farmers when possible. The cost is less<br />
due <strong>to</strong> bulk buying and the use of volunteer labour. Delivery is an option<br />
in <strong>Vernon</strong> and Armstrong. In each community, there are agencies that<br />
issue receipts and the distribution point is a church or school in a central<br />
location.<br />
People In Need Crisis Intervention Society - Crisis Line<br />
103 - 3402 27th Avenue, <strong>Vernon</strong>, BC, V1T 1S1<br />
(250) 838-0880<br />
24 hour 7 day a week telephone crisis intervention service; provide emotional<br />
support <strong>to</strong> help individuals cope <strong>with</strong> temporary life crisis; a listening ear <strong>to</strong> the<br />
lonely, or distressed; suicide intervention; information and referral services <strong>to</strong><br />
community resources.<br />
Office Phone: 250-545-8074<br />
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RCMP Victims Assistance Program<br />
838-6818<br />
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm<br />
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Courses<br />
Boys and Girls Club<br />
546-3465<br />
The program recognizes and builds on the interests/skills of<br />
parents & explores how they can better meet their children’s<br />
needs. To be eligible for the program, parents must meet at<br />
least two of the following five criteria: single, young, low<br />
income, low education, or culturally, socially or geographically<br />
isolated. Each session includes nutritious snacks, childminding,<br />
and help <strong>with</strong> transportation. It is offered once or twice a year<br />
and is free of charge.<br />
A volunteer program <strong>to</strong> provide emotional support and information <strong>to</strong> victims of crime.<br />
Services include court orientation and court support, information on Criminal Injuries<br />
Compensation, Victim Impact Statement and referrals <strong>to</strong> community services. The program<br />
can also be accessed by the RCMP on a 24-hour call-out system in emergency situations.<br />
Shuswap Family Resource and Referral Centre<br />
832-2170<br />
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 am<br />
Provides a resource library, workshops and referrals.<br />
PRESCHOOL<br />
The Learning Tree<br />
Contact: 379-2627<br />
FALKLAND<br />
Sunday/Preschool Program<br />
Falkland Community Church<br />
Contact: 379-2487<br />
Preschool program for children 3 – 4 <strong>years</strong> old.<br />
RECREATION<br />
Falkland Youth Centre<br />
Contact: 379-2816<br />
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SOCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT<br />
Public Health<br />
Infant/<strong>to</strong>ddler clinic<br />
Third Tuesday Sept <strong>to</strong> June (except holidays)<br />
Contact the <strong>Vernon</strong> Health Unit for appointment - 549-572.<br />
Post natal visits and infant follow-up for growth and development.<br />
Mother Goose Program<br />
Ages: Infant <strong>to</strong> Preschool<br />
Contact 379-2816 for more information.<br />
The Mother Goose Program teaches parents and their youngsters;<br />
• Nursery rhymes<br />
• Finger plays<br />
• Songs<br />
• S<strong>to</strong>ry telling techniques<br />
PRESCHOOLS<br />
Laving<strong>to</strong>n Community <strong>School</strong><br />
Laving<strong>to</strong>n Preschool<br />
542-9200<br />
LUMBY<br />
A licensed preschool for 3 & 4 year olds<br />
3 yr. olds – Tuesday & Thursday mornings<br />
4 yr. olds – Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings<br />
RECREATION<br />
Pat Duke Memorial Arena<br />
<strong>22</strong>70 Shields<br />
547-6337<br />
Ice Skating<br />
Call for schedule and cost.<br />
Mom & Tots Skating<br />
SOCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT<br />
<strong>Children</strong>’s Mental Health Counsellor<br />
503-3377<br />
By appointment only.<br />
Tuesday: 1:00 pm– 2:00 pm No Charge<br />
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Community Kitchens<br />
White Valley Community Hall<br />
547-2050<br />
Learn shopping and cooking skills for families <strong>with</strong> limited budgets.<br />
Teaches basic cooking skills, meal budgeting, menu planning and<br />
healthy eating skills.<br />
Community Links<br />
547-2191<br />
Offers open gyms at elementary schools for elementary kids. Drop-in sports at high schools.<br />
New programs possible if requested. (such as Food Safe, CPR). Summer camp at JW Inglis<br />
Elementary <strong>from</strong> 8:00 am – 5 pm (ages 5 – 12).<br />
Health Clinic - Lumby<br />
Lumby Health Centre, <strong>22</strong>135 Norris Avenue, V0E 2G0<br />
(250)549-5721<br />
8:30 a.m. <strong>to</strong> 4:30 p.m. Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday.<br />
Interior Health’s Health Centres (Health Unit) offer a wide variety of programs and services.<br />
Not all services listed below will be available at all Health Centres. Please call for more<br />
information.<br />
Programs and Services:<br />
Baby Talk, Community Care Programs, Community Nutritionist, Dental Health, Health<br />
Promotion, Flu Clinics, Speech and Language Clinics, Maternity Care, Meal Programs,<br />
Mental Health, Nobody’s Perfect, Nursing Support, Prenatal Breastfeeding, Social Work<br />
Services, Young <strong>Parents</strong> Prenatal Classes, Immunizations, as well as:<br />
Audiology (Hearing)<br />
High Priority Infant Hearing Registry, school hearing screening, diagnostic assessment and<br />
rehabilitation, selection and fitting, professional consultation and community education<br />
services.<br />
Child Health Clinic<br />
Child Health Clinics provide immunizations for children age 2 months <strong>to</strong> 5<br />
<strong>years</strong>. This clinic provides an opportunity for parents <strong>to</strong> ask questions and get<br />
more information on growth and development, parenting, post partum<br />
depression, breast feeding concerns, infant feeding and many other childhood<br />
areas of interest.<br />
Planned Parenthood<br />
http://www.plannedparenthoodbc.org<br />
Drop in clinic - no appointment necessary. Wednesday's 11:00am - 2:00pm<br />
Offer birth control education, information regarding reproductive health and human<br />
sexuality. Clinic provides pregnancy counselling including referrals <strong>to</strong> agencies providing<br />
information on parenting, adoption and abortion, supplies, sexually transmitted disease<br />
testing and treatment.<br />
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Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program<br />
Supports nutritionally “at risk” pregnant women.<br />
North Okanagan Regional <strong>District</strong><br />
Munchkins<br />
White Valley Community Hall<br />
547-6404<br />
Fun and social activity for 3 – 5 year olds <strong>with</strong> crafts games,<br />
songs and s<strong>to</strong>ries.<br />
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 am – 11:00 am<br />
Kidstuff<br />
White Valley Community Hall<br />
547-6404<br />
A social program for 4 year olds based on the concept that children’s play is their work.<br />
Tuesday & Thursday<br />
9:00 am – 11:00 am or 12:30 – 2:30 pm<br />
Okanagan Regional Library<br />
<strong>22</strong>50 Shields<br />
547-9528<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ry Time<br />
Lumby Food Bank<br />
1879 <strong>Vernon</strong> Avenue (Lumby Thrift S<strong>to</strong>re)<br />
547-<strong>22</strong>25<br />
Offers half hour drop-in s<strong>to</strong>ry time for preschoolers. <strong>Parents</strong> stay<br />
<strong>with</strong> the child(ren) and sessions are free of charge.<br />
Thursday 11:00 am – 12:00<br />
Support of food hampers <strong>to</strong> families in need. Pre-registration is required (bring ID). Also,<br />
sign-up for Christmas Hampers in November. Please contact Lumby Food Bank for dates<br />
and times of sign up.<br />
RCMP Victims Assistance Program<br />
547-2151<br />
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm<br />
A volunteer program <strong>to</strong> provide emotional support and information <strong>to</strong> victims of crime.<br />
Services include court orientation and court support, information on Criminal Injuries<br />
Compensation, Victim Impact Statement and referrals <strong>to</strong> community services. The program<br />
can also be accessed by the RCMP on a 24-hour call-out system in emergency situations.<br />
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Whitevalley Community Resource Centre<br />
2114 Shuswap Ave., Lumby<br />
547-8866<br />
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm<br />
Books and Videos - available free of charge.<br />
Childcare Referrals<br />
547-8866<br />
A list of childcare providers, and a teen sitter referral list.<br />
Community Parent Support Program<br />
547-8866<br />
Provides trained volunteers <strong>to</strong> supervise visits between parents and their children when<br />
required by court or the Ministry for <strong>Children</strong> and Family Development.<br />
The Family Support Program<br />
547-8866<br />
A family counselling and educational program offering help in crisis and difficult<br />
circumstances <strong>to</strong> parents, teenagers and/or children. There is a confidential intake interview<br />
and assignment <strong>to</strong> a family support worker who will provide counselling. The counsellor is<br />
able <strong>to</strong> meet in your home or in our office.<br />
Group support – In response <strong>to</strong> community needs, a variety of groups can be offered:<br />
• Stress Management<br />
• Effective Discipline<br />
• Step parenting<br />
Adventures in Playtime<br />
White Valley Community Hall<br />
547-8866<br />
A program for parents and their children 16 months – 4 yrs. Less than<br />
16 months childcare is provided. This is a parent participation program<br />
that is semi-structured. Station approach <strong>with</strong> various equipment,<br />
music, arts and informal activities <strong>with</strong> the support of parents and<br />
program leaders. Designed <strong>to</strong> promote fine and gross mo<strong>to</strong>r skills<br />
which children need as they move on <strong>to</strong> school. Our mot<strong>to</strong> is “Play <strong>to</strong><br />
Learn”. Free of charge.<br />
Friday:<br />
9:30 am – 11:00 am<br />
Learn <strong>to</strong> Sew<br />
White Valley Community Hall<br />
547-8866<br />
For parents <strong>with</strong> children 0 – 6. Choose <strong>from</strong> 3 simple projects. Patterns and materials<br />
provided. Limited space available. Free of charge.<br />
Thursday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm<br />
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Mother Goose Program<br />
547-8866<br />
A group experience for parents & their babies or <strong>to</strong>ddlers focusing on<br />
the pleasure & power of using rhymes, songs & s<strong>to</strong>ries <strong>to</strong>gether.<br />
The program is held periodically throughout the year, free of<br />
charge.<br />
Nobody’s Perfect<br />
547-8866<br />
547-2164<br />
The program recognizes and builds on the interests/skills of parents & explores how they can<br />
better meet their children’s needs. To be eligible for the program, parents must meet at least<br />
two of the following five criteria: single, young, low income, low education, or culturally,<br />
socially or geographically isolated. Each session includes nutritious snacks, childminding,<br />
and help <strong>with</strong> transportation. It is offered once or twice a year and is free of charge.<br />
Lumby Good Times Together<br />
Lumby Christian Church, basement, Maple St.<br />
547-8866<br />
An informal drop-in & support group for parents and caregivers, semi structured. <strong>Children</strong><br />
can meet/play <strong>with</strong> other children while being cared for by a child minder. Please bring a<br />
labelled snack and drink for your child(ren). Coffee and a snack will be provided. The<br />
group is free, however please sign in at the beginning of each visit; help keep the area clean<br />
and safe for everyone.<br />
Wednesdays 9:30 am – 11:30 am<br />
CLUBS<br />
VERNON<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Boys and Girls Club<br />
3300 – 37 th Avenue<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC<br />
V1T 2Y5<br />
(250) 542-3121<br />
Fax: (250) 542-6559<br />
Email: supportservices@boysandgirlsclub.bc.ca<br />
“Every Kid has Potential”<br />
The Boys and Girls club of <strong>Vernon</strong> was established in 1976 <strong>to</strong> serve the communities of<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> and Coldstream. The building was at one time the local Health Centre and through<br />
generous help <strong>from</strong> the City of <strong>Vernon</strong>, Greater <strong>Vernon</strong> Parks and Recreation now serves the<br />
children and youth in building a healthier community.<br />
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We are a caring and dynamic group of staff and volunteers committed <strong>to</strong> the development<br />
and the well being of the children, youth and families in our community. With families and<br />
other adults, we offer children and youth opportunities <strong>to</strong> develop skills, knowledge and<br />
values they seek <strong>to</strong> become fulfilled individuals.<br />
We offer you:<br />
• Community integration and social opportunities for school-aged children <strong>with</strong> social,<br />
behavioural and physical challenges.<br />
• Pre-employment programs for youth and women.<br />
• Social and leisure opportunities for teens.<br />
• Recreation and wilderness adventures for children and youth.<br />
• Summer activity and adventure programs<br />
• Leadership development.<br />
• Licensed childcare and support for young parents attending school.<br />
• Referral program for childcare.<br />
• Support for childcare providers.<br />
• Licensed childcare for school-aged children.<br />
You can get involved through volunteering, becoming a member of the Boys and Girls Club,<br />
participating in activities, providing a gift through a will, or through monetary or in-kind<br />
donations.<br />
3 – 5 Day Care Program<br />
542-3121<br />
This is a licensed daycare program situated in a warm nurturing<br />
place full of great play equipment and caring people. The<br />
professional staff will be involved in all aspects of the children’s<br />
care and provide support <strong>to</strong> the parents. The program operates<br />
year round five days per week, 7:45 am <strong>to</strong> 6:00 pm. The monthly<br />
parent fee is $520.00 p/m<br />
Child Care Resource & Referral<br />
542-3121 Ext 111<br />
Subsidy Information 549-5474<br />
ccrrvernon@boysandgirlsclub.ca ccrr@boysandgirlsclub.vernon.bc.ca<br />
This is a support and referral program dedicated <strong>to</strong> enhancing and promoting quality,<br />
availability and accessibility of childcare for children. Childcare providers receive support in<br />
the way of childcare information (i.e. safety, programming, nutrition), equipment and<br />
resources, training, newsletters and supportive visits. <strong>Parents</strong> receive referrals <strong>to</strong> childcare<br />
centres that match their needs for care, location and schedules. The program provides<br />
information and training and serves as an advocate for quality childcare. Funded by The<br />
Ministry of Community (MACAW’s).<br />
The Child Care Resource and Referral Program provides support, resources and referral<br />
services for child care providers and parents.<br />
The Child Care Resource and Referral Program also work <strong>with</strong> community groups <strong>to</strong><br />
promote quality childcare choices that meet the needs of local families.<br />
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Local non-profit associations are funded by the provincial Ministry of Community,<br />
Aboriginal and Women’s Services <strong>to</strong> deliver Child Care Resource and Referral Program<br />
services.<br />
Services <strong>to</strong> <strong>Parents</strong><br />
The Child Care Resource and Referral Program helps parents find childcare and much more.<br />
Services include:<br />
• Referrals <strong>to</strong> local caregivers and other child care services<br />
• Answers <strong>to</strong> your child care questions<br />
• How do I choose childcare that meets my family’s needs?<br />
• What do I look for in quality childcare?<br />
• How do I know if the care I have chosen is a good experience for my child?<br />
• Information on the types of child care available in my community<br />
• How <strong>to</strong> apply for a child care subsidy<br />
• Access <strong>to</strong> parent education opportunities such as workshops and printed information<br />
Services <strong>to</strong> Caregivers<br />
The Child Care Resource and Referral Program provides information, support and training <strong>to</strong><br />
child care providers <strong>with</strong> emphasis on family childcare. Services include, but are not limited<br />
<strong>to</strong>:<br />
• Start-up and operating information<br />
• Workshops and networking opportunities<br />
• Supportive home visits<br />
• Access <strong>to</strong> child care resources such as infant/<strong>to</strong>ddler equipment, <strong>to</strong>ys and library<br />
materials<br />
• Referrals <strong>to</strong> community resources<br />
• Listing in a registry of caregivers<br />
• Referrals <strong>to</strong> parents needing child care<br />
Kids Club Child Cares<br />
542-3121 Ext. 124<br />
Kids Club is a licensed daycare for children ages 5 – 12 <strong>years</strong>. During the<br />
school year this program picks children up at school and brings them <strong>to</strong> the<br />
Boys and Girls Club Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday. The program provides a variety of<br />
activities including games, crafts, sports, science, music, theme days, and<br />
special events using indoor and outdoor facilities and field<br />
trips. The children are involved in program and meal planning.<br />
Kids Club becomes a splashing good time in the summer <strong>with</strong> an<br />
all day “Summer Splashes” program. <strong>Children</strong> arrive at 8:00 am<br />
ready for an action-packed day of beaches, water slides, hikes,<br />
games, exploring science and hanging out <strong>with</strong> friends. Give us a call and let the fun begin!<br />
Parent fees apply <strong>to</strong> this program.<br />
• Provides childcare for children aged 5 – 12, also morning kindergarten care.<br />
• Transportation is provided <strong>from</strong> schools <strong>to</strong> the program.<br />
• Full day summer program.<br />
• Highly motivated, qualified staff.<br />
• Located across <strong>from</strong> the Recreation Complex 3600 – 33rd Street.<br />
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Recreation<br />
542-3121 Ext 110<br />
recreationvernon@boysandgirlsclub.ca<br />
This program provides participants the opportunity <strong>to</strong> experience a wide range of recreational<br />
activities <strong>with</strong>in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment. It provides participants<br />
<strong>with</strong> the opportunity <strong>to</strong> socialize <strong>with</strong> other children through a simple and affordable<br />
registration. We offer a number of programs: an after school program providing a variety of<br />
recreational activities for children ages 5 – 12; a social recreation program for children ages<br />
11 – 12; and an Outdoor Club on Saturdays for children ages 6 – 12. Also offered is a<br />
summer Forest Education day camp called Tillicum Forest Camp.<br />
Kinder Program<br />
542-3131 Ext 124<br />
A “Kinder Care” program is offered for morning Kindergarten children. Transportation is<br />
provided. We pick up your child at school. Nutritious snacks are provided. It is limited up<br />
<strong>to</strong> 8 Kindies. Highly motivated and quality staff provides the program.<br />
Licensed after school child care<br />
• We pick up your child at school<br />
• Only 8 children for each staff<br />
• All staff have class IV driver’s licenses<br />
• Fun, goofy, energetic motivated, qualified staff<br />
• We value the unique needs and interests of<br />
your child<br />
• Well equipped, fenced playground<br />
• We have a gymnasium<br />
• We encourage your child <strong>to</strong> discover the world!<br />
• Close <strong>to</strong> community recreation facilities<br />
• Out trips provided<br />
• We provide outdoor adventures<br />
• S<strong>to</strong>ry-telling, science and nature, creative expression, music and movement, building<br />
& construction, problem solving<br />
• Developmentally appropriate activities & equipment<br />
• Nutritious snacks<br />
• We create a socially inclusive environment which values the human need <strong>to</strong> belong<br />
• Full days are available on<br />
o Pro-D days<br />
o Spring break<br />
• Christmas holidays<br />
• Summer<br />
We help your child develop skills<br />
• Social interaction<br />
• Communication<br />
• Problem-solving<br />
• Self-esteem, confidence & achievement<br />
• Creative expression<br />
• Gross mo<strong>to</strong>r development<br />
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CHURCHES<br />
Baby Talk<br />
Trinity United Church,<br />
3300 Alexis Park Drive<br />
549-5721<br />
Informal 2-hour weekly drop-in offered 3 times a year, support group<br />
for moms (parents) and new babies (up <strong>to</strong> 12 months). Various<br />
health related <strong>to</strong>pics ranging <strong>from</strong> nutritional requirements <strong>to</strong> infant<br />
massage <strong>to</strong> safety and childhood illness. Baby Talk is an informative,<br />
social outing for new parents, their babies and <strong>to</strong>ddlers. Come and<br />
socialize <strong>with</strong> other new parents while gaining information and<br />
resources for you and your family. Baby Talk is a series of 8 - 10<br />
presentations, which rotate throughout the year. You are welcome <strong>to</strong><br />
attend any or all sessions as many times as you like. Sessions are free of<br />
charge.<br />
Wednesday: 10:00 am – noon<br />
MOPS – Mothers of Preschoolers<br />
Emmanuel Fellowship Baptist Church<br />
3412 – 15 th Avenue, <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
545-5941 (Church Office)<br />
Free program for mothers and children.<br />
Wednesday: 9:45 am – 11:30 am<br />
Real Life Moms/Real Life Kids<br />
Real Life Ministry – 9904 Kal Lake Rd.<br />
542-7461<br />
Religious programs for young children and their moms.<br />
Wednesday: 9:30 am – 11:00 am<br />
FINANCIAL INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE<br />
Credit Counselling Society of British Columbia<br />
(A non-profit service)<br />
200 – 435 Columbia Street<br />
New Westminster, BC V3L 5N8<br />
(604) 527-8999<br />
1-888-527-8999<br />
www.ccsbc.org<br />
• confidential financial counselling<br />
• arrangements <strong>with</strong> credi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
• budget planning alternatives <strong>to</strong> bankruptcy<br />
Deb<strong>to</strong>r Assistance (Kamloops)<br />
(250) 828-4511<br />
Fax (250) 371-38<strong>22</strong><br />
Available <strong>from</strong> the At<strong>to</strong>rney General. Appointments and debt counselling are by phone.<br />
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Family Maintenance Enforcement Program<br />
1-800-663-3933<br />
Phone <strong>to</strong>ll free (Interior & North). This program will do all it can <strong>to</strong> see that those <strong>with</strong> an<br />
order or agreement filed in the BC Court who are entitled <strong>to</strong> maintenance receive their<br />
payments and receive them on time.<br />
Financial Assistance Worker (Ministry of Human Resources)<br />
North Office 549-5474 Persons <strong>with</strong> surname A – K<br />
South Office 503-3610 Persons <strong>with</strong> surname L – Z<br />
After hours 1-866-660-3194<br />
Provides financial assistance for food and shelter.<br />
Health Canada<br />
101 – 1475 Ellis Street<br />
Kelowna, BC V1Y 2A3<br />
861-6053<br />
1-800-667-1277<br />
www.hc-sc.gc.ca<br />
Administers Family Allowances, Old Age Security Pensions, and Canada Pensions.<br />
Ministry of <strong>Children</strong> & Family Development<br />
Regional Office, North Okanagan<br />
200, 4412 – 27 th Street<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 4Y4<br />
503-3350<br />
Fax 260-2864<br />
Administration of mandated services under the Family and Child Community<br />
Service Act, of contracts for community-based programs for families,<br />
children, youth, and adults <strong>with</strong> developmental disabilities.<br />
Ministry of Human Resources<br />
Employment & Benefits Centre and Child Care Services Office<br />
3007 – 35 th Avenue<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 2S9<br />
549-5474<br />
Fax 549-6853<br />
Ministry of Human Resources<br />
BC Employment & Assistance and Family Maintenance Program<br />
202, 2928 – 29 th Street<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 5A6<br />
503-3610<br />
Fax 549-5442<br />
Canada Cus<strong>to</strong>ms and Revenue Agency<br />
Canada Child Tax Benefit: 1-800-387-1193<br />
Goods and Services Tax Credit: 1-800-959-1953<br />
www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca<br />
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Landlord & Tenant Assistance<br />
A GUIDE FOR LANDLORDS & TENANTS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA<br />
549-5511<br />
Available at the BC Access Centre free of charge.<br />
Arbitra<strong>to</strong>r – Landlord/Tenant<br />
Residential Tenancy Office<br />
1-800-663-7867 (Enquiry BC) and ask for Kelowna<br />
BC Housing<br />
1-800-257-7756<br />
www.bchousing.org<br />
A crown agency for the provincial government’s social housing<br />
programs (affordable housing programs). The agency produces<br />
“The Link”, a resource direc<strong>to</strong>ry that provides maps and<br />
addresses of affordable housing developments for families,<br />
seniors and people <strong>with</strong> disabilities across the province. It<br />
includes information about:<br />
• how <strong>to</strong> apply <strong>to</strong> specific developments<br />
• whether a development offers wheelchair-accessible units or market units<br />
• whether pets are allowed<br />
• whether a development has other charges such as a security deposit<br />
• found on line at www.bchousing.org/applicants/the_link_housing_listings.asp<br />
Residential Tenancy Office<br />
201 – 1726 Dolphin Avenue<br />
Kelowna, BC V1y 9R9<br />
717-2000<br />
Fax 717-2021<br />
1-800-663-7867 (Enquiry BC) and ask for Kelowna RTO<br />
E-mail r<strong>to</strong>.Kelowna@ag.gov.bc.ca<br />
Website www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/r<strong>to</strong><br />
Administers the Residential Tenancy Act and assists tenants and landlords <strong>with</strong> most tenancy<br />
disputes.<br />
Tenants Rights Coalition<br />
(604) 255-0546<br />
www.tenants.bc.ca<br />
Serves as an advocate for tenants by providing information on tenants rights and obligations<br />
and on how <strong>to</strong> win in residential tenancy complaint situations.<br />
PRESCHOOLS<br />
All Saint’s Nursery <strong>School</strong> Assn.<br />
3205 27 th Street, <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
503-0787<br />
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Beairs<strong>to</strong> Child Care Centre<br />
3300 27 th Street<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 4W7<br />
558-9963<br />
Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday: ages 6 months – 12 <strong>years</strong><br />
Montessori and French preschools<br />
Brer Rabbit Day Care<br />
3416 15 th Avenue,<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 6N9<br />
542-5551<br />
First Kids Christian Preschool<br />
1406 32 nd Avenue, <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
542-0128<br />
Koala Bear Daycare<br />
511 Terrace, <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
545-3315<br />
Laving<strong>to</strong>n Playschool<br />
Laving<strong>to</strong>n Community <strong>School</strong><br />
6290 Jeffers, Laving<strong>to</strong>n<br />
542-9200<br />
A licensed preschool for 3 & 4 year olds<br />
3 yr. olds – Tuesday & Thursday mornings<br />
4 yr. olds – Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings<br />
Little Miracles Preschool Centre<br />
PO Box 1945 Stn Main, <strong>Vernon</strong> V1T 8Z7<br />
503-<strong>22</strong>20<br />
North Okanagan Child Care Society and Montessori Preschool Society<br />
3300 27 th Street,<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 4W7<br />
558-9963<br />
• Child Care – Full and part-time ages 4 months – 12 <strong>years</strong><br />
• Montessori Preschool ages 30 months – 5 <strong>years</strong><br />
• French Immersion Preschool ages 30 months – 5 <strong>years</strong><br />
• Early Learning Preschool<br />
• Kindermusik<br />
A fully inclusive programming for children <strong>with</strong> developmental challenges. Centres in<br />
Beairs<strong>to</strong> and West <strong>Vernon</strong> <strong>School</strong>s, and at All Saints Church and 1801 – 46th Avenue.<br />
Small World Preschool<br />
1801 46 th Avenue, <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
542-1606<br />
Program hours for 3 year olds: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 am – 11:30 am Program hours for<br />
4 year olds: Monday, Wednesdays and Friday 9:00 am – 11:30 am<br />
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Smurfie Child Care Centre<br />
3412 – 18 th Avenue<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 1E3<br />
545-3781<br />
Teachers Playhouse<br />
2310 32 nd Street, <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
558-7706<br />
The Learning Centre<br />
1801 – 46 th Avenue<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 3P4<br />
542-5496<br />
Preschool and full and half-day child care programs fro ages 30 months – 5 <strong>years</strong><br />
Tiny Tots Licensed Preschool<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Recreation Complex<br />
3310 – 37 th Avenue, <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
545-6035 Ext. 313<br />
Fax: 545-3752<br />
This is a fun oriented classroom setting which provides your 3 <strong>to</strong> 4 year old child <strong>with</strong><br />
unique experiences which will help develop their thought processes and their<br />
physical capabilities, as well as provide a comfortable environment in which <strong>to</strong><br />
socialize and develop positive relationships <strong>with</strong> other children. Your child<br />
can also look forward <strong>to</strong> interesting field trips, mo<strong>to</strong>r skill development on<br />
gym equipment, fun time on bikes and trikes as well as outside playground<br />
fun.<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Recreation Complex<br />
3310 – 37 th Avenue, <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
545-6035 Ext. 313<br />
Fax: 545-3752<br />
This is a fun oriented classroom setting which provides your child <strong>with</strong> unique experiences<br />
which will help develop their thought processes and their physical capabilities, as well as<br />
provide a comfortable environment in which <strong>to</strong> socialize and develop positive relationships<br />
<strong>with</strong> other children. Your child can also look forward <strong>to</strong> interesting field trips, mo<strong>to</strong>r skill<br />
development on gym equipment, fun time on bikes and trikes as well as outside playground<br />
fun.<br />
West <strong>Vernon</strong> After-<strong>School</strong> Club<br />
Ages Kindergarten <strong>to</strong> Grade 6<br />
2711 – 38 th Street<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 6H5<br />
558-4200<br />
After-school care situated in West <strong>Vernon</strong> <strong>School</strong>.<br />
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RECREATION<br />
CCBC Ski League<br />
Ski League c/o 575 BX Road, <strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1B 3J3<br />
542-4141 - Stussi’s Sports<br />
www.sovereignlake.com<br />
Nordic Ski Programs for <strong>Children</strong><br />
3 <strong>to</strong> 13 <strong>years</strong> of age. Call for schedules and fees before Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 1.<br />
CCBC Ski League is a program operated by the Sovereign<br />
Lake Nordic Club for children 3 <strong>to</strong> 13 <strong>years</strong> of age <strong>with</strong> the<br />
emphasis on fun, participation, skill development and safety.<br />
The objective of the program is <strong>to</strong> provide the opportunity for<br />
children <strong>to</strong> move though the sport at their ‘speed’ based on<br />
their ability, skills and interests.<br />
To accomplish this, the program is designed <strong>to</strong> help children develop excellent ski technique<br />
through the ‘Rabbit Badge Program’. Colourful badges are awarded for a series of technique<br />
and ability levels all instructed in a fun environment. There are three distinct progressive<br />
stages; Bunny, Rabbit and Adventure Rabbits. Other achievements like Winter Safety, Ski<br />
Care, Club Events and Bush Rabbits (time on skis) are also rewarded <strong>with</strong> colourful badges.<br />
Nordic Ski Swap is held in Oc<strong>to</strong>ber at the <strong>Vernon</strong> Recreation Complex. Watch for details in<br />
paper or call 542-4141.<br />
Greater <strong>Vernon</strong> Parks and Recreation<br />
Information and Registration office located at the <strong>Vernon</strong> Recreation Complex.<br />
3310 – 37th Avenue, <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
545-6035<br />
Fax: 545-3752<br />
A,B,C, & Gym, 2, 3’s - ages 3 <strong>to</strong> 5 <strong>years</strong><br />
While participating in gym activities, your child will be introduced <strong>to</strong> numbers, letter,<br />
colours, shapes, circle, s<strong>to</strong>ries and much, much more.<br />
Family Daycare Drop-In - ages 7 months <strong>to</strong> 6 <strong>years</strong><br />
This is a special drop-in program for group and Family Daycare providers that would like <strong>to</strong><br />
bring their kids over <strong>to</strong> play at our ‘house’.<br />
Our gym equipment will be set up by our Playschool Staff for your kids <strong>to</strong> use and enjoy.<br />
The kids take part in free-play gym activities, parachute games, and snack time (provided by<br />
the daycare) and circle time.<br />
It’s a chance for them <strong>to</strong> play and interact <strong>with</strong> others their own size and a chance for you <strong>to</strong><br />
‘network’ <strong>with</strong> other Daycare providers. All sessions are held in our Dogwood Playschool<br />
Activity Centre.<br />
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Creative Gym - ages 18 months – 3 <strong>years</strong><br />
Parent participation program for you and your child involving gym activities, songs, simple<br />
games, pasting, table <strong>to</strong>ys, play dough and much more. All classes are held in our Dogwood<br />
Playschool activity Centre.<br />
Creepers & Crawlers - ages 7 <strong>to</strong> 18 months (Parent & Tot)<br />
This class will enable you and your “little” one <strong>to</strong> meet<br />
new friends, sing simple songs, play games & enjoy freeplay<br />
gym activities (mats, slide, etc.) Play <strong>with</strong> balls,<br />
hoops and more, all in our Dogwood Playschool activity<br />
Centre.<br />
Kidnastics - ages 3 <strong>to</strong> 6 <strong>years</strong><br />
Your child will be introduced <strong>to</strong> the basic skills of<br />
gymnastics, tumbling, creative movement and rhythmics. Forward and backward rolls, teddy<br />
bear stand, cartwheels, climbing, balance, and a lot more. All sessions are held in our<br />
Playschool Activity Centre <strong>with</strong> a Level 1 Certified Gymnastics Instruc<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
Little Rascals - ages 2.5 <strong>to</strong> 4 <strong>years</strong><br />
This is your chance <strong>to</strong> leave your child <strong>with</strong> us, let them gain some independence while you<br />
have some time <strong>to</strong> yourself! Play time in the gym for your rambunctious L’il Rascal who<br />
loves <strong>to</strong> romp on gym equipment, play games, sing, past or paint. Includes circle and more.<br />
<strong>Parents</strong> do not have <strong>to</strong> stay.<br />
Pee Wees - ages 2 <strong>to</strong> 3.5 <strong>years</strong><br />
This is a chance for your child <strong>to</strong> explore and play <strong>with</strong>out Mum & Dad. Come and discover<br />
all the wonderful activities that your child can participate in, <strong>with</strong>in a gym setting.<br />
<strong>Parents</strong> are required <strong>to</strong> take a volunteer duty day. Parent(s) that stay will be asked <strong>to</strong> help<br />
prep crafts for future classes. All Sessions take place in our Dogwood Playschool Activity<br />
Centre.<br />
Play, Putter & Splash or Swim Lesson - ages 3.5 <strong>to</strong> 6 <strong>years</strong><br />
This is a fun filled program <strong>with</strong> gym activities, games, songs, pasting,<br />
painting and s<strong>to</strong>ries, all finished off <strong>with</strong> either a splash in the pool<br />
<strong>with</strong> our Playschool Instruc<strong>to</strong>r, or take part in a Red Cross Swim lesson<br />
<strong>with</strong> a certified Red Cross Instruc<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
Sports for Shorts - ages 3 <strong>to</strong> 5 <strong>years</strong><br />
Try out a variety of sports and games including, soccer, floor hockey, ringette, broomball,<br />
soft lacrosse, basketball, and more, all in a fun non-competitive environment. Bring your<br />
runners!<br />
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Toonie & Loonie Drop-in - ages 7 months <strong>to</strong> 6 <strong>years</strong><br />
This is a value priced drop-in program for you and your child. Enjoy free-play gym<br />
activities, sing songs and meet some kids your own size! Parent(s) <strong>with</strong> kids under 3 <strong>years</strong><br />
are required <strong>to</strong> stay. Kids 3 <strong>years</strong> and older can stay and play while Mum or Dad run<br />
errands!<br />
Greater <strong>Vernon</strong> Parks and Recreation <strong>District</strong><br />
Free or low cost things <strong>to</strong> do in the <strong>Vernon</strong> area<br />
Basketball<br />
• Outdoor courts at Sea<strong>to</strong>n & Ful<strong>to</strong>n schools, Paddlewheel Park, BX<br />
Park and many others.<br />
• Indoors in Dogwood Gym when not booked.<br />
Cycling<br />
• Pick up a free map of local cycling roadways<br />
Farmers Market<br />
• Monday & Thursday, 8am-12 noon Apr-Oct at the parking lot located at new Multiplex<br />
on 43rd Avenue<br />
Hiking<br />
• Grey Canal Trail plus map available for BX Creek/Falls at the Recreation Centre.<br />
Parks – Local<br />
• Polson Park, Paddlewheel Park, Kin Park, Creekside Park, BX<br />
Community Park, Lakeview, DND grounds, MacDonald Park,<br />
Coldstream Park<br />
Parks – Provincial<br />
• Kalamalka Lake Park: Hiking, cycling, sight seeing, bird<br />
watching, swimming at Juniper or Jade beaches, picnic tables.<br />
Free parking.<br />
Playgrounds<br />
• In most parks and schoolyards<br />
Library<br />
• Hours – Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 am - 5:30<br />
pm. Tuesday and Wednesday open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm. Oc<strong>to</strong>ber –<br />
March 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.<br />
• S<strong>to</strong>ry hours; Fall <strong>to</strong> Spring for ages 2 – 5.<br />
Skateboarding<br />
• Polson Park<br />
• Creekside Park, Coldstream<br />
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Skating<br />
Priest Valley Arena<br />
• Parent and Tot skating, Saturday 12:15 – 1:00 pm, September <strong>to</strong> March<br />
Centennial Outdoor Arena<br />
34 th Street and 35 th Avenue (beside Priest Valley Arena)<br />
542-5623<br />
Swimming<br />
• Kal Beach, Kin Beach, Paddlewheel Park,<br />
Pumphouse Beach, Kirkland Beach, Long Lake<br />
Beach on Kal Lake.<br />
• Lakeview Park Wading Pool, July – August<br />
• Kal Lake Provincial Park – Juniper Bay<br />
• Spray Pool at Polson Park, July – August<br />
• $1.00/time: Aquatic Centre Sat and Sun 4:30 pm–<br />
6:30 pm and on Pro-D Fridays 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm,<br />
September – June. For summer schedule call for info 545-6035. All ages.<br />
Tennis<br />
• Polson Park, Paddlewheel Park, MacDonald Park, Kalavista Park, Kalview Park, VSS,<br />
Marshall Fields & Millenium Park<br />
Volleyball<br />
• Sand courts at Paddlewheel Park, Ful<strong>to</strong>n <strong>School</strong> & Kal Beach<br />
Interior Space & Science Centre<br />
2704 Hwy 6<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 5G5<br />
545-3644<br />
Fax 545-3644<br />
North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association<br />
Box 1390 <strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 6N7<br />
545-9182<br />
Fax 545-7044<br />
E-mail: moysa@telus.net<br />
North Valley Gymnastics Society<br />
558-5136<br />
Preschool<br />
Ages 3 – 4 <strong>years</strong><br />
An introduc<strong>to</strong>ry program <strong>to</strong> gymnastics. teaching safety in the gym. 10 sessions – 1 hour<br />
per week<br />
Recreation Program<br />
Ages 5 & up<br />
Beginner <strong>to</strong> intermediate gymnastics. 16 – 19 sessions – 1 hour per week<br />
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Priest Valley Arena<br />
Register at the <strong>Vernon</strong> Multiplex<br />
3445 43 rd Avenue, <strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 8P5<br />
542-5623<br />
Fax 542-5708<br />
Private Lessons and Ice Skating, Parent and Tot, Ice Bunny (1-4).<br />
Call for Schedule and cost.<br />
Preschool M.V.P.<br />
$45.00<br />
(Preschool Intro <strong>to</strong> Hockey)<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Community Arts Centre<br />
2704A Hwy 6<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 5G5<br />
542-6243<br />
Fax 542-6523<br />
e-mail: vcacinfo@shaw.ca<br />
Website: www.vernonarts.ca<br />
After school youth art classes<br />
Preschool aged child <strong>with</strong> some previous skating experience will learn how <strong>to</strong><br />
perform basic skating skills in a hockey environment. The focus is on<br />
developing skating skills and an appreciation of hockey. Recommended<br />
that skaters complete Ice Bunny 1 and 2 before going in<strong>to</strong> the MVP<br />
Program.<br />
Wizards & Witches: Explorations in Drama - 6 – 9 <strong>years</strong><br />
Something delightfully delicious is brewing in the cauldron! Become a witch, a<br />
goblin, a wizard, a ghoul, and <strong>to</strong>gether we will create an enchanting<br />
dramatic piece that will expand your creativity and imagination.<br />
Students should wear loose, comfortable clothing.<br />
Members Fee: $85.00 Non-Members Fee: $95.00<br />
Preschool Art Programs<br />
Creating a s<strong>to</strong>rybook - 3 – 5 <strong>years</strong><br />
Students and the instruc<strong>to</strong>r will work as a group <strong>to</strong> write a s<strong>to</strong>ry. Once the s<strong>to</strong>ry is written,<br />
each child will be given their own copy and will be taught how <strong>to</strong> add their own unique<br />
illustrations through a variety of methods including drawing, cutting and pasting. Students<br />
will also make covers for their s<strong>to</strong>rybooks. All materials will be provided.<br />
Members Fee: $35.00 Non-Members Fee: $45.00<br />
Fun <strong>with</strong> cutting and pasting - 4 – 5 <strong>years</strong><br />
Students will learn how <strong>to</strong> use shapes and colours <strong>to</strong> create a picture. Using stencils, rulers,<br />
scissors, glue and mixed media, students will design and complete unique pictures. All<br />
materials and supplies are included.<br />
Members Fee: $30.00 Non-Members Fee: $40.00<br />
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Fun <strong>with</strong> watercolour - 3 – 5 <strong>years</strong><br />
Explore the wonderful world of watercolour. Students will learn <strong>to</strong> mix colours,<br />
painting techniques and application including wet in wet and dry brushing. If you<br />
love watercolour painting, you won’t want <strong>to</strong> miss this class. All materials and<br />
supplies will be provided.<br />
Members Fee: $40.00 Non-Members Fee: $50.00<br />
Materials Fee: $5.00<br />
Creative Music & Art - 3 – 5 <strong>years</strong><br />
Introduce your child <strong>to</strong> music in an interactive, fun, comprehensive program. Participants<br />
learn how <strong>to</strong> keep several different rhythms on a variety of rhythm instruments. Through<br />
singing, movement, and craft activities, children learn the basics of rhythm and music.<br />
Parental involvement is not required, but always welcome.<br />
Members Fee: $30.00 Non-Members Fee: $40.00<br />
Creative Music & Art II - 3 – 5 <strong>years</strong><br />
Introduce your child <strong>to</strong> music in an interactive, fun, comprehensive program. Participants<br />
learn how <strong>to</strong> keep several different rhythms on a variety of rhythm instruments. Through<br />
singing, movement, and craft activities, children learn the basics of rhythm and music.<br />
Parental involvement is not required, but always welcome.<br />
Members Fee: $30.00 Non-Members Fee: $40.00<br />
Play <strong>with</strong> Clay - 3 – 5 <strong>years</strong><br />
Bring your preschooler <strong>to</strong> squeeze, poke, push, pull, squish and twist clay. <strong>Parents</strong> are<br />
welcome <strong>to</strong> roll up their sleeves and join in the fun. Note; the clay that will be used is<br />
Plasticine, a Non-Toxic modelling clay that is fun & safe <strong>to</strong> use. All materials are included<br />
and children can take their masterpieces home.<br />
Members Fee: $35.00 Non-Members Fee: $45.00<br />
Fairies & Dragons: Magic through Movement & Voice - 3 – 5 <strong>years</strong><br />
Visit the magical world of fables and fairy tales through dramatic play.<br />
<strong>Children</strong> will grow wings and dance <strong>with</strong> slithy <strong>to</strong>ves as they explore the<br />
expressive capacities of movement and voice. Students should wear loose,<br />
comfortable clothing.<br />
Members Fee: $30.00 Non-Members Fee: $40.00<br />
Fairies & Dragons II: Magic through Movement & Voice - 3 – 5 <strong>years</strong><br />
Visit the magical world of fables and fairy tales through dramatic play. <strong>Children</strong><br />
will grow wings and dance <strong>with</strong> slithy <strong>to</strong>ves as they explore the expressive<br />
capacities of movement and voice. Students should wear loose, comfortable<br />
clothing.<br />
Members Fee: $30.00 Non-Members Fee: $40.00<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> & <strong>District</strong> Multi-Use Facility<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Multiplex<br />
3445 43 rd Avenue, <strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 8P5<br />
542-5623<br />
Fax 542-5708<br />
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Ice Skating<br />
Call for skating schedule and cost.<br />
SOCIAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT<br />
Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Centre<br />
2905 – 29 th Ave., <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
542-7578<br />
An open drop-in and support <strong>to</strong> parents of young <strong>Children</strong> <strong>from</strong> 0 -6. Sessions are free of<br />
charge. Arts, crafts and s<strong>to</strong>ry telling are available at the centre every day. Clothing, book and<br />
<strong>to</strong>y exchange for children 0-6 <strong>years</strong>.<br />
Aboriginal Infant Development Program<br />
This is a home-based program for infants who may be at risk for developmental delay or are<br />
already diagnosed <strong>with</strong> a developmental delay. The goal is <strong>to</strong> optimize their development<br />
and <strong>to</strong> encourage continuing participation in a full range of community activities and<br />
services.<br />
Mother Goose<br />
A group experience for parents & their babies or <strong>to</strong>ddlers focusing on the<br />
pleasure & power of using rhymes, songs & s<strong>to</strong>ries <strong>to</strong>gether. Free of charge. A<br />
healthy snack is included.<br />
Tuesday: 1:15 pm <strong>to</strong> 2:00 pm Newborn <strong>to</strong> six months<br />
Wednesday: 11:30 am <strong>to</strong> 12:30 pm Five months <strong>to</strong> one year<br />
Friday: 10:00 am <strong>to</strong> 12:00 pm One year <strong>to</strong> four <strong>years</strong><br />
Mini workshops on parenting skills child health and safety and any thing that is requested:<br />
Child development, discipline, nutrition, etc.<br />
Immunization on first and third Thursday of month. Please call the Health Unit (250-549-<br />
5700) for an appointment. Dental clinics arranged as needed <strong>with</strong> a Dental Hygienist at the<br />
Health Unit.<br />
Hot lunch program on Thursday and Saturday. A nutritious meal is provided for families at the<br />
Aboriginal Infant/Early Childhood Development Centre <strong>from</strong> 11am <strong>to</strong> 1pm.<br />
Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard Program<br />
A drop-in Aboriginal Infant and Early Childhood Development Outreach Program providing<br />
socialization and support for parents <strong>with</strong> small children. Activities are provided. Sessions<br />
are free of charge and open <strong>to</strong> any parent <strong>with</strong> children 0 – 6 yrs.<br />
Monday: 10:00 am – noon Kikanee Estates, 5701 Heritage Drive<br />
Tuesday: 10:00 am – noon Alexis Park Church, 3906 - 35A Street<br />
The programs at our centre are open <strong>to</strong> all parents and children.<br />
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Big Brothers and Big Sisters of <strong>Vernon</strong> and Area<br />
302, 3402 – 27 th Avenue (The People Place)<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 1S1<br />
545-7568<br />
Fax 545-7568<br />
Big Brothers – Provides male companionship by sharing an activity for 2 – 4 hours per week<br />
for boys age 6 – 16 <strong>from</strong> father absent homes.<br />
Big Sisters – Accepts the names of girls age 6 – 16 <strong>from</strong> single parent families who are in<br />
need of a special friend and then matches them <strong>with</strong> women aged 19 and over who can make<br />
at least 1 contact per week.<br />
Block Parent Program (RCMP)<br />
260-7161<br />
Fax 260-1733<br />
A coordinated neighbourhood program providing a safe place where children<br />
can go when they are troubled or threatened.<br />
Canadian Mental Health Georgette Shop<br />
3105 – 28 th Avenue<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 1X8<br />
542-3114<br />
Fax 549-8446<br />
Provides low cost, quality, almost new clothing and an array of household convenience<br />
products. Open Monday – Saturday 9:00 pm – 4:00 pm<br />
Canning Workshops<br />
545-7617<br />
Ask about upcoming workshop times and locations. Donations of<br />
canning supplies graciously accepted. Learn proper techniques.<br />
Workshops held at various times through the summer and fall.<br />
Coldstream Community Policing Office<br />
9901 Kalamalka Road<br />
Coldstream, BC V1B 1L6<br />
545-3340<br />
Fax 545-1330<br />
Monday – Friday 8:30 – 4:30<br />
The goal of the Coldstream Community Police Office is <strong>to</strong> work <strong>to</strong>gether as<br />
partners <strong>with</strong> police, citizens and business <strong>to</strong> improve the overall quality of life<br />
in Coldstream. Volunteers support, educate, coordinate and promote proactive<br />
involvement <strong>with</strong>in the community in the area of crime prevention<br />
programs and techniques; the results of which are <strong>to</strong> reduce crime and the<br />
fear of crime in the community. The Coldstream CPO is a fully operational<br />
police office handling non-emergency calls for service, problem solving and<br />
providing crime prevention information and programs. The office does NOT<br />
handle emergency calls for service (in progress calls). All emergency calls are redirected <strong>to</strong><br />
911 and/or the <strong>Vernon</strong> RCMP Detachment.<br />
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Volunteers also promote crime prevention programs such as:<br />
• Lock it or Lose it (parking lot audits)<br />
• Operation Identification and Ski Watch<br />
• Block Watch<br />
• Subpoena Service<br />
• Kidz Printz Fingerprinting<br />
The Office also has a quantity of personal, home and vehicle safety information as well as<br />
information for kids/youth on bullying, helmet and bicycle safety as well as home and<br />
personal safety.<br />
Community Care Licensing<br />
549-5700<br />
Listing of available licensed childcare centres in <strong>Vernon</strong>.<br />
Community Kitchens<br />
542-7484.<br />
Learn shopping and cooking skills and nutrition for families <strong>with</strong> limited<br />
budgets. Teaches basic cooking skills, meal budgeting, menu planning<br />
and healthy eating skills.<br />
Community Police Office, The <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
101, 3334 – 30 th Avenue<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 2C8<br />
260-5833<br />
Fax 260-5866<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>_rcmp@hotmail.com<br />
The goal of the <strong>Vernon</strong> Community Police Office is <strong>to</strong> work <strong>to</strong>gether as partners <strong>with</strong> police,<br />
citizens and business <strong>to</strong> improve the overall quality of life in the community.<br />
Volunteers support, educate, coordinate and promote pro-active<br />
involvement <strong>with</strong>in the community in the area of crime prevention<br />
programs and techniques; the results of which are <strong>to</strong> reduce crime and<br />
the fear of crime in the community.<br />
The VCPO is a fully operational police office handling non-emergency<br />
calls for service, problem solving and providing crime prevention<br />
information and programs. The Office does NOT handle emergency<br />
calls for service (in progress calls).<br />
Volunteers also promote crime prevention programs such as:<br />
• Lock it or Lose it (parking lot audits)<br />
• Operation Identification and Ski Watch<br />
• Block Watch<br />
• Subpoena Service<br />
• Kidz Printz Fingerprinting<br />
The Office also has a quantity of personal, home and vehicle safety information as well as<br />
information for kids/youth on bullying, helmet and bicycle safety as well as home and<br />
personal safety.<br />
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Crime; Prevention Unit (RCMP)<br />
260-7161 or 260-7160<br />
Fax 260-1733<br />
Cooperative community effort is the most effective means of achieving a safe environment.<br />
By acting responsibly in the interest of your community you can fight crime the most<br />
effective way before it starts. Officers <strong>from</strong> the R.C.M.P. detachment are available <strong>to</strong> show<br />
your group how <strong>to</strong> take a proactive approach <strong>to</strong> crime prevention through such programs as<br />
Neighbourhood Watch, Block <strong>Parents</strong>, and Marine Watch.<br />
Crime S<strong>to</strong>ppers (RCMP)<br />
549-TIPS (549-8477)<br />
Fax 260-1733<br />
A community service combining the efforts of police, media, and the public<br />
in solving crime. Crime S<strong>to</strong>ppers pays cash rewards of up <strong>to</strong> $2,000 for<br />
information leading <strong>to</strong> an arrest, recovery of s<strong>to</strong>len property, or seizure of<br />
drugs. Crime S<strong>to</strong>ppers does not utilize the “Call Display” system and<br />
tipsters are issued code numbers <strong>to</strong> ensure <strong>to</strong>tal anonymity.<br />
Dinner Tonight<br />
A non-perishable “Dinner in a Bag” for $3.00 that will feed up <strong>to</strong> 4 people. A complete and<br />
healthy meal ready in 20 minutes. Several recipes <strong>to</strong> choose <strong>from</strong> each month including<br />
vegetarian recipes. Available at People Place, First Nations Friendship Centre, Social<br />
Planning Office, Alliance Church, Boys &Girls Club, Mental Health, Georgette’s,<br />
Whitevalley Community Resource Centre and several other agencies in the N. Okanagan.<br />
For more information contact The First Nations Friendship Centre at 542-1247<br />
Family Justice Centre<br />
202, 3201 – 30th Street<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 9G9 (above the access centre)<br />
549-5644<br />
Fax 549-5698<br />
1-888-282-<strong>22</strong>83<br />
The <strong>Vernon</strong> Family Justice Centre is staffed by Family Justice<br />
counsellors who assist families undergoing separation or divorce <strong>with</strong><br />
issues related <strong>to</strong> child cus<strong>to</strong>dy, access, guardianship and child support.<br />
Family Justice counsellors are all accredited family media<strong>to</strong>rs trained in<br />
identifying safety issues and power imbalances in family relationships.<br />
Family Justice counsellors provide a variety of services including;<br />
• Short-term counselling <strong>to</strong> help parents and spouses make decisions about<br />
separation and divorce<br />
• Referral <strong>to</strong> appropriate agencies<br />
• Professional dispute resolution, including mediation<br />
• Information and assistance for people who are not represented by legal counsel on<br />
obtaining or changing Provincial Court orders and agreements regarding cus<strong>to</strong>dy, access<br />
guardianship and child support.<br />
Family Justice Centres are a government service focused on providing assistance <strong>to</strong><br />
separating parents of modest means.<br />
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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE (an accredited non-profit agency)<br />
The People Place<br />
201 3402 – 27 th Avenue V1T 1S1<br />
545-3390<br />
Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.<br />
Intakes for counselling services can be by phone or drop-in <strong>to</strong> our offices. Counselling<br />
sessions and groups are available in the evening as well as during the day.<br />
• Counselling, therapy and support programs for individuals and families. Programs<br />
include:<br />
• Community Counselling – family and individual counselling.<br />
• Responsible Gambling – individual, family and group counselling as well as<br />
prevention education services.<br />
• DEW – Daily Empowerment for Women a 20-day treatment program for women <strong>with</strong><br />
alcohol and drug issues or their partner has addiction issues.<br />
• Women’s Sexual Abuse Counselling – for women who were abused as children or<br />
recently.<br />
• PRIME – pre-marriage program.<br />
• Elder Services Program – trained volunteers provide support <strong>to</strong> elders <strong>with</strong> mental<br />
health issues.<br />
• Community Lay Counselling – trained volunteers provide support and advocacy <strong>to</strong><br />
clients.<br />
• Groups: Anger Management, Life Transitions, Assertiveness, self-esteem,<br />
Parenting, Gambling<br />
Parent Tot Drop-in (Soups-On)<br />
People Place – Room 006<br />
Tel. 545-3390<br />
Open drop-in program offered every Monday <strong>from</strong> 10:00 am <strong>to</strong> noon<br />
for parents and children under six <strong>years</strong> old. Open play area <strong>with</strong> play<br />
activities, parenting information, chances <strong>to</strong> meet other parents and<br />
learn about child development. In addition <strong>to</strong> the Family Resource<br />
Centre staff, other community service providers like the Health Unit, Dental Team, Library,<br />
Employment programs, attend the sessions as requested by parents. <strong>Parents</strong> play a vital role<br />
in the development of the program because we design the services based on your interests<br />
and needs. Light lunch is provided. Sessions are free of charge.<br />
Groups are also held at Harwood Elementary <strong>School</strong> every other week and other community<br />
locations. Please call for details.<br />
Individual parenting support and community referral is also available.<br />
Sexual Abuse Intervention Program<br />
This is a counselling program for children who have experienced sexual abuse in the present<br />
or the past. This program provides individual family and group therapy for the children and<br />
their families in order <strong>to</strong> work through the effects of the sexual abuse. The goal is res<strong>to</strong>re<br />
and maintain health family functioning,<br />
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The Family Support Worker<br />
The Family Support Worker works <strong>with</strong> families whose children may be exhibiting some<br />
initial sexual behaviour problems. The focus is <strong>to</strong> educate and support parents and others<br />
involved <strong>with</strong> the child <strong>to</strong> deal <strong>with</strong> these difficult issues. This program also provides<br />
education support and some initial counselling services <strong>to</strong> families and children dealing <strong>with</strong><br />
sexual abuse.<br />
Therapeutic Program for <strong>Children</strong><br />
Referrals are made <strong>from</strong> the Ministry for <strong>Children</strong> and Families Mental Health team <strong>to</strong><br />
provide support <strong>to</strong> children and youth <strong>with</strong> psychiatric issues.<br />
Library<br />
A library <strong>with</strong> books, videos, audiotapes, magazines available on a<br />
multitude of issues.<br />
Support <strong>to</strong> Young <strong>Parents</strong> Program<br />
Tel. 549-2887<br />
For pregnancy & parenting support. A residential program providing supportive services for<br />
pregnant teens (age 15 & over) and young mothers. The purpose of the program is <strong>to</strong><br />
provide supportive services that will enable pregnant teens and young mothers <strong>to</strong> function as<br />
independently as possible.<br />
One-on-one supportive counselling for residential pregnant teens and young mothers and<br />
their children.<br />
Food Bank<br />
Salvation Army<br />
549-4111 – Hours 9:30 am – noon<br />
Support of food hampers <strong>to</strong> families in need. Pre-registration is required<br />
(bring ID). Also, sign-up for Christmas Hampers in November. Please<br />
contact Salvation Army Food Bank for dates and times of sign up.<br />
Food Security Action Committee<br />
Community Nutritionist<br />
549-5715<br />
Awareness and projects relating <strong>to</strong> food access and sustainability.<br />
Also available, Smart Shop Tours, a free service offered by Save-on-Foods for community<br />
<strong>to</strong>urs. Pre-registration required (Save-on-More card required). Call 542-8825 <strong>to</strong> register.<br />
Good Food Box<br />
Quality fresh fruits and vegetables for a low cost ($10). Prepayment by the second<br />
Wednesday of the month and receive your food box on the third Thursday of the month<br />
between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Please bring receipts and shopping bags. Deliveries are<br />
available for a fee. Please call Diane Fleming 545-7617 <strong>to</strong> arrange delivery.<br />
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Pick up food boxes at:<br />
All Saints Anglican Church, 3205 – 27th Avenue<br />
Knox Presbyterian Church, 3701 – 32nd Avenue<br />
Boxes may be ordered at: Family Resource Centre<br />
People Place, #201 3410 – 27 th Street 545-3390<br />
North Okanagan Youth and Family Services<br />
2900 – 32 nd Avenue 545-3572<br />
First Nations Friendship Centre<br />
2902 – 29 th Avenue 542-1247<br />
Canadian Mental Health Association<br />
3105 – 28 th Avenue 542-3114 - Pat or Ellen<br />
Salvation Army Food Bank<br />
2801 – 45th Avenue 549-4111 (8:15 till noon Wed.)<br />
Hospital, <strong>Vernon</strong> Jubilee<br />
2101 – 32 nd Street<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 5L2<br />
545-<strong>22</strong>11<br />
Fax 542-0369<br />
Diabetic Day Care<br />
Local 1210<br />
An education and assessment centre operating Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.<br />
Appointment is by physician referral. Offers a Day Program.<br />
Emergency<br />
Local 1401<br />
Treats accidental injuries and acute illness 24 hours daily. If possible, patients are asked <strong>to</strong><br />
consult <strong>with</strong> their own doc<strong>to</strong>r’s office before proceeding <strong>to</strong> the emergency department.<br />
Maternal Child Unit<br />
Local 1213<br />
Conducts prenatal <strong>to</strong>urs on a regular basis in conjunction <strong>with</strong> Okanagan College. The Unit<br />
also provides pediatric & obstetrical outpatient services Monday - Friday. These services are<br />
booked through your doc<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
Out-Patient Nutrition Counselling<br />
Local 1202<br />
On physician referral, Registered Dieticians provide counselling for a variety of conditions<br />
such as infant nutrition, diabetes, heart disease, eating disorders, food allergies, weight<br />
control, and prenatal nutrition.<br />
Kal Tire Christmas Food Hampers<br />
545-5154<br />
Through the Women’s Transition House, food and <strong>to</strong>ys are supplied <strong>to</strong> families in need for<br />
Christmas.<br />
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La Leche League<br />
542-8867<br />
Mother-<strong>to</strong>-mother help and support for nursing your baby. Call for up <strong>to</strong><br />
date information about breastfeeding – no question <strong>to</strong>o small. Open <strong>to</strong> all<br />
women interested in breastfeeding especially pregnant and nursing moms<br />
<strong>with</strong> their babies.<br />
Moms and Tots<br />
549-4111<br />
Support of milk, eggs and cheese <strong>to</strong> mothers in need <strong>with</strong> babies six months <strong>to</strong><br />
one year. Pre-registration is required (bring ID). Please sign up before second Tuesday of<br />
the month. Drop-in between 9:00 am and noon, or call for more information.<br />
Neighbour Link Services<br />
Open Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm<br />
558-5527<br />
Local churches help people in the community <strong>with</strong> food, transportation, furniture, etc.<br />
NONA Child Development Centre<br />
North Okanagan Neurological Association<br />
2802 – 34th Street<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 5X1<br />
549-1281<br />
Fax 549-3771<br />
Email: administration@nona-cdc.com<br />
Website: www.nona-cdc.com<br />
A non-profit organization committed <strong>to</strong> providing support <strong>to</strong> families and assistance <strong>to</strong><br />
children <strong>with</strong> a wide variety of developmental challenges. Individualized services are<br />
provided <strong>to</strong> children <strong>with</strong> special needs, and support and education for their families.<br />
Services are provided in the home, community, preschool or daycare and at the NONA<br />
Centre. Services are provided in <strong>Vernon</strong> and outlying communities in the North Okanagan.<br />
Early Intensive Behaviour Intervention Program - 2 – 6 <strong>years</strong><br />
(or TOAP – Thompson-Okanagan Autism Program)<br />
Provides children who are diagnosed <strong>with</strong> Autism Spectrum Disorder<br />
(ASD) <strong>with</strong> 20 hours a week of direct therapy. Therapy services will<br />
take place mainly in the home environment. Referrals should be<br />
directed <strong>to</strong> a Ministry Social Worker (Community Living Services) at<br />
503-3377.<br />
Infant Development Program - Birth – 3 <strong>years</strong><br />
A home-based program, which supports families in understanding and meeting the needs of<br />
infants and <strong>to</strong>ddlers who have, or are at risk of facing developmental delays or disabilities.<br />
Referrals are accepted <strong>from</strong> any source <strong>with</strong> the consent of the family.<br />
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Music Therapy - Birth – <strong>School</strong> Age<br />
Available at the Centre <strong>to</strong> children who are delayed in more than one skill and/or have<br />
significant communication impairments.<br />
Physio Occupational Therapy - Birth – 5 <strong>years</strong><br />
Physiotherapy@nona-cdc.com<br />
Assessment and treatment of children 0 – 5 <strong>with</strong> gross and/or fine mo<strong>to</strong>r dysfunction and<br />
delays including issues of self-help, feeding, calming, positioning and mobility, splinting and<br />
casting. Program is home and/or community-based, involving families and caregivers in<br />
activities and adaptations, which help the child <strong>to</strong> achieve optimal function. Outreach<br />
service in Salmon area includes consultation <strong>to</strong> school-aged children. (<strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong> #83)<br />
Referrals are accepted <strong>from</strong> any source <strong>with</strong> the consent of the family. Provides assessment<br />
and remediation<br />
Speech-Language Therapy - 5 <strong>years</strong> – under<br />
Provides assessment, treatment and consultation regarding communication delays in<br />
children. The SLP program shares a waitlist <strong>with</strong> the Health Unit and a copy of each referral<br />
is forwarded <strong>to</strong> the Health Unit.<br />
Supported Child Care - Birth - 12 <strong>years</strong><br />
The program facilitates the inclusion of children who require additional support in the<br />
childcare settings chosen by their families. Consultants work in partnership <strong>with</strong> families<br />
and childcare providers as well as <strong>with</strong> other community professionals in assessing and<br />
developing a program that will best support the child. The goals of the program are <strong>to</strong><br />
successfully include each child in community childcare programs, <strong>to</strong> encourage each child’s<br />
development, and <strong>to</strong> provide support and education <strong>to</strong> the adults who care for them. Anyone<br />
can refer <strong>with</strong> parent consent. Referrals should be directed <strong>to</strong> the Ministry of child & Family<br />
Development 503-3377.<br />
Family Support - Birth <strong>to</strong> 19 <strong>years</strong><br />
Provides information, support, advocacy, one-on-one consultation, counselling<br />
and networking opportunities for parents of children <strong>with</strong> special needs. A<br />
resource library as well as support/educational groups are also available.<br />
Referrals are accepted <strong>from</strong> any source <strong>with</strong> the consent of the family.<br />
Respite Care - Birth <strong>to</strong> 19 <strong>years</strong><br />
Provides families <strong>with</strong> a break <strong>from</strong> the care of their child <strong>with</strong> carefully screened and<br />
trained caregivers, matched <strong>to</strong> meet the child and family’s needs. <strong>Children</strong> and youth who<br />
are mentally disabled, or have an Autism Spectrum Disorder or who qualify for the<br />
Provincial At Home Program are eligible for this service. Referrals should be directed <strong>to</strong> a<br />
Ministry Social Worker (Community Living Services) at 503-3377.<br />
North Okanagan Employment Enhancement Society<br />
#102 3201 – 30 th Street (east of the Library)<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 9G9<br />
545-0585<br />
Fax: 545-5418<br />
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Community Kitchens<br />
Contacts: 542-7484, 545-7617<br />
A program for low-income individuals who want <strong>to</strong> improve their<br />
cooking skills. It gives an opportunity for participants <strong>to</strong> learn menu<br />
planning, shopping, and cooking skills. The participants meet once a<br />
month <strong>to</strong> plan and cook 3 or 4 main entrees and hearty soup. The cost<br />
for each portion is about one dollar.<br />
Community Referral Services<br />
545-0585<br />
Have a problem and don’t know where <strong>to</strong> go for help?<br />
We offer referral and support services in times of personal difficulty.<br />
• One <strong>to</strong> one problem solving<br />
• Goal Setting and action planning<br />
• Connections <strong>to</strong> community supports and programs<br />
Networking and connections <strong>to</strong> community programs and support including affordable and<br />
emergency housing, emergency food needs, landlord/tenancy disputes, locating counselling<br />
and support groups, transportation and debt issues. Referrals can be provided for mental<br />
health issues, moving, emergency dental, and loss of ID, needing furniture or help <strong>with</strong><br />
clothes or transportation for job interviews. Appointments are required.<br />
Good Food Box Program<br />
Contact: 558-5758<br />
The Good Food Box is a volunteer-run, non-profit, produce-buying cooperative for those<br />
people who find it difficult <strong>to</strong> stretch their food dollars <strong>to</strong> include fresh fruits and vegetables.<br />
People pay ahead $10.00 by the second Wednesday of the month and pick up boxes on the<br />
third Thursday of the month. The box includes approximately $20.00 worth of fruit and<br />
vegetables, <strong>from</strong> local farmers when possible. The cost is less due <strong>to</strong> bulk buying and the use<br />
of volunteer labour. Delivery is an option in <strong>Vernon</strong> and Armstrong. In each community,<br />
there are agencies that issue receipts and the distribution point is a church or school in a<br />
central location.<br />
North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society (NOYFS)<br />
2900 – 32 nd Avenue, <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
545-3572<br />
Offers a variety of community-based and residential services concerning children and<br />
families in the North Okanagan. Community-based services include;<br />
Early Intervention Program<br />
A proactive family counselling service for families experiencing stress <strong>from</strong> parenting<br />
concerns. Referrals are accepted <strong>from</strong> parents or community services.<br />
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Family Support Services for Special Needs children<br />
Supports families parenting a mentally challenged or autistic child/youth.<br />
Referrals are made by S.P.M.H. Social Worker.<br />
Special Service <strong>to</strong> <strong>Children</strong> and their Families<br />
A counselling program serving children of all ages and their families where<br />
child protection is a primary concern. Referrals are made by the Ministry for<br />
<strong>Children</strong> & Families.<br />
Teen <strong>Parents</strong><br />
Individual and group counselling for pregnant and parenting teens. Contact Holly 545-3572<br />
Young Mothers Program<br />
An early intervention support and education program offering counselling, education and<br />
support <strong>to</strong> parenting or expectant adolescent mothers. Referrals are accepted <strong>from</strong><br />
professionals and concerned individuals.<br />
Parenting courses at no cost <strong>to</strong> participants, pre-registration is required.<br />
Some courses offered on referral basis. Call or drop by <strong>to</strong> confirm<br />
course dates and times.<br />
• ADD/ADHD Parent Training<br />
• Conflict Resolution for <strong>Parents</strong><br />
• Parent/Teen Conflict<br />
• Parenting after Separation<br />
• Parenting Wisely<br />
• Support Group for <strong>Parents</strong> of <strong>Children</strong> With Special Needs<br />
• Teen/Parent Group<br />
• Siblings of <strong>Children</strong> <strong>with</strong> Special Needs (SIBSHOP) (<strong>Children</strong>’s Group)<br />
Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Courses<br />
To register in <strong>Vernon</strong>, contact:<br />
545-3572 NOYFS<br />
542-3121 Ext. 111 Boys and Girls Club<br />
The program recognizes and builds on the interests/skills of parents & explores how they can<br />
better meet their children’s needs. To be eligible for the program, parents must meet at least<br />
two of the following five criteria: single, young, low income, low education, or culturally,<br />
socially or geographically isolated. Each session includes nutritious snacks, childminding,<br />
and help <strong>with</strong> transportation. It is offered once or twice a year and is free of charge.<br />
Okanagan University College (OUC) Childbirth Education Programs<br />
OUC is pleased <strong>to</strong> offer a new and revised 4-session Childbirth Education program for<br />
parents-<strong>to</strong>-be. Our objective is <strong>to</strong> enable the mother-<strong>to</strong>-be and her partner <strong>to</strong> acquire the<br />
essential knowledge supportive of a healthy pregnancy, as well as the practical skills so<br />
important <strong>to</strong> a positive childbirth experience, and early care of the new baby. OUC is<br />
committed <strong>to</strong> quality childbirth education, the broad aim of which is <strong>to</strong> enable clients <strong>to</strong> take<br />
a positive approach <strong>to</strong>, and successfully experience childbirth. Childbirth Education<br />
Programs are presented by OUC's Faculty of Adult & Continuing Education in partnership<br />
<strong>with</strong> Interior Health.<br />
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Complete Series<br />
Consists of 3 friendly, supportive classes and a hospital <strong>to</strong>ur. Labour & delivery,<br />
interventions, post-partum and new baby are discussed in these classes.<br />
Refresher Series<br />
As information & procedures are constantly changing and improving, this program is<br />
especially helpful <strong>to</strong> couples who are already parents of one or more children. Consists of the<br />
first class (labour & delivery) and the third class (hospital <strong>to</strong>ur) of the complete series.<br />
Prenatal-in-a-Day<br />
This one-day program is a good choice for expectant parents unable <strong>to</strong> attend a complete<br />
series of classes. Consists of one Saturday class and a hospital <strong>to</strong>ur.<br />
Contact: Okanagan University College - Childbirth Education Programs<br />
Phone: (250) 503-2669<br />
People in Need Crisis Line<br />
545-2339 24-hour service<br />
Offers counselling and referral services.<br />
RCMP Victims Assistance Program<br />
3402 – 30 th Street<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 5E5<br />
260-7171<br />
Fax 260-7191<br />
A volunteer program <strong>to</strong> provide emotional support and information <strong>to</strong> victims of<br />
crime. Services include court orientation and court support, information on<br />
Criminal Injuries Compensation, Victim Impact Statement and referrals <strong>to</strong><br />
community services.<br />
Office hours are Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The program can also be<br />
accessed by the RCMP on a 24-hour call-out system in emergency situations.<br />
Safeway Down<strong>to</strong>wn Grocery Delivery & Shopping Service<br />
Deliveries for seniors $3.50, disabled persons free, all other deliveries $6.50. Enquiries call<br />
before 4:00 pm – 542-8167. Shopping Tuesdays 8:00 am – 11:00 am, call 545-5343 or 545-<br />
2978. For alternate <strong>to</strong>urs, call nutritionist at 549-5715.<br />
SalMart Thrift S<strong>to</strong>re<br />
3102 – 29 th Avenue<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 1Z1<br />
549-4515<br />
SalMart Thrift S<strong>to</strong>re #2<br />
2801 – 45 th Avenue<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 1Z1<br />
549-4454<br />
Good used clothing, books, household and furniture items (including new beds) and antiques.<br />
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Santa’s Anonymous<br />
#2 4320 – 29 th Street, <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
542-4448<br />
Help for families in need of gifts for children for Birthdays and Christmas. Office is open for<br />
drop-ins Tuesday <strong>from</strong> 9:00 am – noon. Pre-registration is required, (bring ID). New<br />
members and volunteers welcome, meet second Wednesday of the month, 7:00 pm.<br />
Saturday Lunch Program<br />
All Saints Anglican Church<br />
3205 27 th Street, <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
542-6819<br />
11:00 am – 2:00 pm for those in need.<br />
<strong>School</strong> Meals Program<br />
Subsidized lunch programs available <strong>to</strong> children at Alexis Park and West <strong>Vernon</strong> Elementary<br />
<strong>School</strong>s. <strong>Parents</strong> pay what they can.<br />
Specialized Victim Assistance Program<br />
#5 3101 29 th Street, <strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 5A8<br />
542-33<strong>22</strong><br />
Fax 542-3<strong>22</strong>4<br />
Specialized support services for people who have been victimized as a result of:<br />
• Sexual assault<br />
• Violence in intimate relationship<br />
• Child sexual abuse<br />
• Criminal Harassment/Stalking<br />
The program provides information about services available on how <strong>to</strong> report <strong>to</strong> the<br />
authorities on the criminal justice system, support accompanying people <strong>to</strong> court, legal and<br />
related appointments, <strong>with</strong> court preparation for victims and witnesses, completing Criminal<br />
Injury forms and Victim Impact Statements and referrals <strong>to</strong> appropriate community services.<br />
Street Church Sunday Lunch<br />
Cenotaph Park<br />
Every Sunday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm for those in need.<br />
Street Clinic – North Okanagan Youth and Family Services<br />
2900 – 32 nd Avenue, <strong>Vernon</strong>, BC<br />
545-3572<br />
Health services <strong>to</strong> street people.<br />
Supported Child Care<br />
2802 – 34 th Street<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 5X1<br />
503-3377 (referral)<br />
558-1547 (information)<br />
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Supported Child Care provides assistance and support <strong>to</strong> childcare providers and families by<br />
assisting <strong>to</strong> develop and moni<strong>to</strong>r programs <strong>to</strong> meet the needs of the child <strong>with</strong>in the child<br />
care setting and <strong>to</strong> develop and teach strategies that promote inclusive child care practices.<br />
Supported Child Care services are available <strong>to</strong> families <strong>with</strong> a child requiring extra support in<br />
the community childcare setting of their choice. <strong>Children</strong> must meet the eligibility criteria of<br />
the Ministry for <strong>Children</strong> and Families, as they fund this program. Most children who are<br />
having significant difficulties in one or more of the following areas are probably appropriate<br />
referrals; Speech and language; fine or large mo<strong>to</strong>r movements; cognitive; social<br />
(behaviour); or self help. Anyone can refer <strong>with</strong> parental consent.<br />
Transition House<br />
542-11<strong>22</strong><br />
Operates a 24-hour emergency service providing women experiencing abusive<br />
relationships <strong>with</strong> support, information, and referrals <strong>to</strong> legal and social agencies.<br />
An emergency shelter for women <strong>with</strong> or <strong>with</strong>out their children providing a homelike<br />
atmosphere <strong>with</strong> supportive staff who will help you <strong>to</strong> help yourself. Staffed<br />
by women who are understanding of the needs of women and children in abusive<br />
relationships. The house also runs the Lifeline pregnant teen program providing<br />
shelter in a safe and supportive independent living environment <strong>from</strong> 5 months of pregnancy.<br />
<strong>Children</strong> Who Witness Abuse Counselling Program<br />
The <strong>Children</strong>’s Counselling Group is a support group for children who have witnessed and/or<br />
experienced abuse in their families (such as abuse of their mothers). Located at the <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
Women’s Transition House on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday <strong>from</strong> 9:00 am <strong>to</strong> 5:00 pm.<br />
• To let children know they’re not alone<br />
• To provide a safe environment <strong>to</strong> talk about feelings<br />
• To teach problem-solving skills<br />
Topics covered in <strong>Children</strong>’s group:<br />
• Introduction<br />
• Self-esteem<br />
• Feelings<br />
• Families’ abuse<br />
• Safety plans<br />
• Anger/Assertiveness<br />
• SPCA<br />
• Drug & Alcohol Abuse<br />
• Last Group Party!!<br />
Individual Counselling for <strong>Children</strong><br />
• An opportunity for children <strong>to</strong> share their thoughts and feelings<br />
• An understanding that they are not at fault<br />
• Short term counselling for children who may not be ready for a group<br />
S<strong>to</strong>pping the Violence Program<br />
542-11<strong>22</strong> – The <strong>Vernon</strong> Women’s Transition House<br />
558-0334 – Outreach Services<br />
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Outreach Services offers free, accessible, and confidential counselling services <strong>to</strong> women of<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> and area who are victims or survivors of abuse or violence.<br />
• Confidential individual and/or group counselling services <strong>to</strong> women based on the<br />
needs of women <strong>with</strong>in a 12-month period.<br />
• A safe environment <strong>to</strong> look at personal safety, feelings, and the effects of abuse.<br />
• Support, information, and encouragement <strong>to</strong> help women discover their strengths.<br />
• A flexible range of support up <strong>to</strong>, but not including clinical support.<br />
• Referral services <strong>to</strong> other support agencies which will help women in their recovery<br />
process.<br />
Twins Group<br />
545-9825<br />
A group for parents of twins aged birth <strong>to</strong> three <strong>years</strong> old providing<br />
support and a playgroup that meets a few times per month. Once a<br />
month is mom’s night out for coffee, etc.<br />
Upper Room Mission and Thrift S<strong>to</strong>re<br />
3403 – 27 th Avenue<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 1S2<br />
549-1231<br />
An inter-denominational Christian drop-in centre and thrift s<strong>to</strong>re. The Drop-in Centre is<br />
open 9:00 am <strong>to</strong> 1:00 pm weekdays except holidays. There is coffee & donuts at 9:00 am, a<br />
daily Chapel service at 11:30, and a hot meal is provided free of charge at noon <strong>to</strong> those in<br />
need.<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Public Library<br />
3001 – 32 nd Ave, <strong>Vernon</strong> V1T 2L8<br />
542-7610<br />
Offers half hour drop-in s<strong>to</strong>ry time for preschoolers. Sessions are free of<br />
charge.<br />
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 10:30 am – 11:00 am<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Breastfeeding Clinic<br />
Public Health Nursing of the Interior Health Authority (I.H.A.)<br />
1440 - 14 th Ave, <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
549-5721<br />
Public Health Nurses offer individual counselling <strong>to</strong> women having difficulties <strong>with</strong><br />
breastfeeding.<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Health Unit (Interior Health)<br />
1440 - 14th Avenue<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1B 2T1<br />
549-5700<br />
Upstairs Fax: 549-5468<br />
Downstairs Fax: 549-5582<br />
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Interior Health’s Health Centres (Health Unit) offer a wide variety of programs and<br />
services. Not all services listed below will be available at all Health Centres.<br />
Please call for more information.<br />
Programs and Services:<br />
Baby Talk, Caregivers Support, Child Health Clinics, Community Care<br />
Programs, Community Care Nursing – Long Term Care, Community<br />
Nutritionist, Community Rehabilitation, Community Respirologist,<br />
Community Volunteer Services, Dental Health, Elder Services, Giggles and<br />
Hugs, Health Promotion, Health Services for Community Living, Home Care<br />
Nursing, Home Support, Audiology Clinics, Flu Clinics, Speech and Language<br />
Clinics, Liaison Services, Long Term Care Assessment, Maternity Care, Meal<br />
Programs, Mental Health, Nobody’s Perfect, Nursing Support, Planned Parenthood,<br />
Prenatal Breastfeeding, Public Health Inspection / Environmental Health, <strong>School</strong><br />
Health, Social Work Services, Young <strong>Parents</strong> Prenatal Classes, Immunizations,<br />
Travel Clinics, Needle Exchange Program, etc.<br />
At Home Program<br />
549-5721 (Public Health Nursing)<br />
Assists <strong>with</strong> the health care services and support <strong>to</strong> parents caring for children <strong>with</strong> severe<br />
handicaps.<br />
Audiology<br />
549-5760<br />
Diagnostic and rehabilitative services <strong>to</strong> referred patients <strong>with</strong> hearing impairments as well<br />
as early detection and prevention programs <strong>to</strong> minimize the effects of hearing impairment,<br />
provide counselling, maintenance, and repair services along <strong>with</strong> the fitting of hearing<br />
devices.<br />
Child Health Clinic<br />
549-5721<br />
Child Health Clinics provide immunizations for children age 2 months <strong>to</strong> 5 <strong>years</strong>. This clinic<br />
provides an opportunity for parents <strong>to</strong> ask questions and get more information on growth and<br />
development, parenting, post partum depression, breast feeding concerns, infant feeding and<br />
many other childhood areas of interest.<br />
Community Care Facilities Licensing<br />
549-5707<br />
Licensing and consultation for Child Day-Care, Child-Community Living and Adult Care,<br />
residential facilities including abuse investigations.<br />
Dental Health<br />
549-5700<br />
Information for parents of preschool children, questionnaire at one-year<br />
immunization appointments, presentations <strong>to</strong> parent groups, school<br />
screening, education and follow-up, assist families <strong>to</strong> access programs that<br />
cover dental treatment for children and act as a dental resource <strong>to</strong> the<br />
community.<br />
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Nutrition and Community Development<br />
549-5700<br />
Provides information, consultations, public lectures, and community development regarding<br />
nutritional health and related subjects such as Nutrition through Life Span, Heart Health,<br />
Healthy Weight and Body Image Programs, Senior Wellness, Food Security and supermarket<br />
<strong>to</strong>urs.<br />
Planned Parenthood - <strong>Vernon</strong><br />
549-5721<br />
http://www.plannedparenthoodbc.org<br />
Doc<strong>to</strong>r available 7:00pm - 10:00pm - Drop-ins welcome.<br />
Tuesday and Thursday - 6:00pm - 11:00pm<br />
Offer birth control education, information regarding reproductive health and human<br />
sexuality. Clinic provides pregnancy counselling including referrals <strong>to</strong> agencies providing<br />
information on parenting, adoption and abortion, supplies, sexually transmitted disease<br />
testing and treatment.<br />
Post Partum Support Group<br />
549-5721 Fax: (250) 549-5582<br />
Provides support and information <strong>to</strong> women experiencing post partum depression. Post<br />
partum depression can occur immediately after birth or many months later and can be<br />
manifested as anxiety, fatigue, sadness, feelings of numbness, anger, and frequent crying.<br />
Public Health Nursing<br />
549-5721 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY<br />
Programs include: Prenatal classes for single mothers, home visits for new babies, lifestyle<br />
education and promotion, child health clinic/immunization advice, school health services,<br />
immunization for travel, health promotion activities, flu clinics, immunization, disease<br />
investigation and follow-up, TB screening and follow-up, Sexually Transmitted Diseases<br />
(STD's), and AIDS testing and counselling. Provides assessment and client support for a<br />
range of Nursing Support Services including the At Home Program, Nursing Respite,<br />
Supported Child Care, In <strong>School</strong> Support and Associate Family Program.<br />
Speech/Language Services<br />
549-5760<br />
On referral <strong>from</strong> any source including physicians, public health nurses and self-referrals;<br />
identification, diagnosis and treatment of communication and swallowing difficulties for<br />
preschoolers, adults, consultations and community education services.<br />
WALK-IN CLINICS<br />
Gartree Medical Clinic<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> Square Mall<br />
510 4400 - 32nd Street<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC<br />
545-9112<br />
Monday <strong>to</strong> Saturday<br />
9:00 am <strong>to</strong> 9:00 pm<br />
Sunday<br />
9:00 am <strong>to</strong> 6:00 pm<br />
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<strong>Vernon</strong> Family Doc<strong>to</strong>rs Clinic<br />
Fruit Union Plaza<br />
115 - 3101 Highway 6<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC<br />
545-8332<br />
Monday <strong>to</strong> Sunday<br />
9:00 am <strong>to</strong> 9:00 pm<br />
Women’s Centre Society, <strong>Vernon</strong> & <strong>District</strong><br />
3313 – 32nd Avenue<br />
Box 1242<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 6N6<br />
542-7531<br />
Fax 545-6406<br />
verwomen@junction.net<br />
Monday – Thursday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Closed 12:00 – 1:00<br />
We offer support and referrals advocacy, help <strong>with</strong> Income Assistance, DBI, DBII, acts as a<br />
spokesperson in the media for women’s issues, special events (including International<br />
Women’s Day, Take Back The Night, the Candlelight Vigil, and conferences), volunteer lay<br />
counselling on Thursday evenings, offers a feminist voice on numerous committees, and<br />
houses a resource library on issues that impact women and their families.<br />
Young <strong>Parents</strong> Prenatal Classes<br />
Hosted by the First Nation Friendship Centre, 2902 - 29th Avenue<br />
549-5721 Fax: (250) 549-5582<br />
Contacts: <strong>Vernon</strong> Health Unit – 549-5700<br />
5-week series, offered in partnership <strong>with</strong> Pregnancy Outreach Program, Friendship Centre.<br />
Pregnancy support program and classes for young, single mothers, including partners. One <strong>to</strong><br />
one public health nursing support. Series of 5 group classes including hospital <strong>to</strong>ur. A light<br />
snack is included <strong>with</strong> classes, which are free of charge.<br />
Achieve BC<br />
Tel. 1-800-514-0554<br />
www.AchieveBC.ca<br />
BRITISH COLUMBIA<br />
Advice on prenatal care, nutrition and developmental guides, also parenting tips and<br />
information on stimulating your child’s mind and body through reading and play. Learn<br />
more about the <strong>to</strong>ols and services offered through the Government of British Columbia by<br />
calling the <strong>to</strong>ll free number or visiting the website.<br />
BC 24-Hour Nurse Line<br />
Tel. 1-866-215-4700 (translation services available)<br />
Tel. 1-866-889-4700 Deaf and hearing impaired <strong>to</strong>ll-free throughout BC<br />
www.bchealthguide.org<br />
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BC NurseLine gives you 24-hour, 7-day <strong>to</strong>ll-free access <strong>to</strong> registered nurses specially trained<br />
<strong>to</strong> provide confidential help on the telephone. Get the information you need <strong>to</strong> make the best<br />
health decisions for you and your family.<br />
Translation services are provided on request in over 130 languages. Simply call up and<br />
talk <strong>to</strong> the nurse through our transla<strong>to</strong>rs. Services offered include Can<strong>to</strong>nese,<br />
Mandarin, Punjabi and other languages spoken in B.C.<br />
The nurse will:<br />
• Help you understand and manage your health conditions and concerns.<br />
• Provide information on medically sound treatment options.<br />
• Answer your questions about various health <strong>to</strong>pics, tests and procedures.<br />
• Help you decide when <strong>to</strong> see a health professional. Help you <strong>to</strong> learn what<br />
other resources exist in your community.<br />
• Refer complex queries about medication <strong>to</strong> pharmacist, <strong>from</strong> 5:00 pm <strong>to</strong> 9:00<br />
am, when pharmacy services are normally not available in most parts of the<br />
Province.<br />
Service available for residents who are deaf or hearing impaired.<br />
Call <strong>to</strong>ll free or visit website. Available <strong>to</strong> answer medical enquiries free of charge.<br />
CARECARD required.<br />
Dial-a-Law Program<br />
Canadian Bar Association<br />
10 th Floor, 845 Cambie Street<br />
Vancouver, BC V6B 5T3<br />
1-800-565-5297<br />
Email logrady@bccba.org<br />
Website www.bccba.org<br />
24 hours a day – 365 days a year<br />
A Free library of legal information in BC, prepared by lawyers. It has practical information<br />
on over 130 legal <strong>to</strong>pics in BC. Available in 2 ways:<br />
Phone: Listen <strong>to</strong> recordings of the information anytime, if you have a <strong>to</strong>uch-<strong>to</strong>ne phone. If<br />
not, opera<strong>to</strong>rs can help you during normal business hours. Call (604) 687-4680, or outside<br />
Greater Vancouver call 1-800-565-5297.<br />
Website: Read the information on the Dial-a-law website at www.bccba.org Click on<br />
Visi<strong>to</strong>rs and then on Dial-a-law.<br />
Canadian Human Rights Commission<br />
BC & Yukon Office<br />
Sinclair Centre<br />
420, 757 W. Hastings Street<br />
Vancouver, BC V6C 1A1<br />
(604) 666-<strong>22</strong>51<br />
Fax (604) 666-2386 Toll Free 1-800-999-6899<br />
TTY (604) 666-3071 Toll Free 1-888-643-3304<br />
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Child Find<br />
345 Lakeshore Road<br />
Oakville, Ontario L6L 1J5<br />
1-800-387-7962<br />
Council of Human Rights, BC<br />
Ministry of the At<strong>to</strong>rney General<br />
2 nd Floor, 844 Courtney Street<br />
Vic<strong>to</strong>ria, BC V8V 1X4<br />
1-800-663-0876<br />
Mandate is <strong>to</strong> investigate and mediate complaints of discrimination, <strong>to</strong> educate the public<br />
about their rights and responsibilities under the Human Rights Code, and <strong>to</strong> promote<br />
understanding and compliance <strong>with</strong> the code.<br />
Enquiry BC<br />
Tel. 1-800-663-7867<br />
Telecommunications device for the hearing impaired (TTY) 1-800-661-8773<br />
EnquiryBC@gems3.gov.bc.ca<br />
Enquiry BC can assist you in contacting the program, service or person that you need <strong>to</strong><br />
speak <strong>to</strong> <strong>from</strong> 8:00 am <strong>to</strong> 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Calls will be transferred <strong>to</strong><br />
appropriate program, etc.<br />
Girl Guides<br />
North Okanagan Division<br />
#4, 3402 – 27 th Avenue (The People Place)<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong>, BC V1T 1S1<br />
542-6757<br />
Fax 542-6757<br />
Girl Guides of Canada is a vibrant dynamic movement for girls ages 5 – 18,<br />
led by women.<br />
Helpline for <strong>Children</strong><br />
310-1234<br />
A 24-hour, 7 days a week source of help for any child who is abused, neglected, or in some<br />
way threatened. Any adult concerned about a child they know may be threatened or abused<br />
can use the line as a means of reporting their concerns.<br />
Kids Help Phone<br />
Kids Help Phone National Office and Toron<strong>to</strong> Chapter<br />
439 University Avenue, Suite 300<br />
Toron<strong>to</strong>, Ontario M5G 1Y8<br />
(416) 586-0100<br />
Fax (416) 586-1880<br />
1-800-668-6868 (24 hr/7 day counselling line)<br />
www.kidshelp.sympatico.ca<br />
Provides <strong>to</strong>ol-free telephone counselling and referral services by professional counsellors <strong>to</strong><br />
teenagers (0-19 yrs of age) experiencing a wide variety of problems, issues and concerns.<br />
Bilingual.<br />
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Lawyer Referral Service<br />
10 th Floor – 845 Cambie Street<br />
Vancouver, BC V6B 5T3<br />
(604) 687-3<strong>22</strong>1<br />
1-800-663-1919<br />
www.bccba.org<br />
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm<br />
This service is designed <strong>to</strong> assist the public in finding the appropriate lawyer. Call the<br />
Lawyer Referral Service and explain briefly your situation and an opera<strong>to</strong>r will then provide<br />
you <strong>with</strong> the name and phone number of a lawyer. You arrange an appointment <strong>with</strong> that<br />
lawyer and mention that the Lawyer Referral Service referred you. The lawyer will give you<br />
up <strong>to</strong> a half hour interview for $10 (taxes included). The lawyer will tell you whether or not<br />
you have a legal problem. Then, if you and the lawyer agree, you may hire the lawyer <strong>to</strong><br />
help you at the normal fees. But, if you decide not <strong>to</strong> hire the lawyer and wish <strong>to</strong> consult<br />
someone else, or if you are satisfied that you don’t need any further help, it won’t cost you<br />
more than $10 for those first 30 minutes.<br />
Office of the Ombudsman (Vancouver)<br />
200 – 1111 Melville Street<br />
Vancouver, BC V6E 3V6<br />
1-800-567-3247<br />
Fax (604) 660-1691<br />
Online Complaint Form: www.ombudsman.bc.ca<br />
Investigates complaints regarding Provincial Government Ministries, Crown Agencies,<br />
Boards or Commissions, schools and school boards, hospitals, universities and colleges,<br />
professional bodies, and local governments. The Ombudsman has the power <strong>to</strong> make a full<br />
and impartial investigation in<strong>to</strong> any complaint and <strong>to</strong> make recommendations <strong>to</strong> make<br />
policies and practices fairer.<br />
Poison Control<br />
Tel. 1-800-567-8911<br />
Parent Help Line<br />
Kids Help Phone National Office and Toron<strong>to</strong> Chapter<br />
439 University Avenue, Suite 300<br />
Toron<strong>to</strong>, Ontario M5G 1Y8<br />
(416) 586-5437<br />
Fax (416) 586-0651<br />
1-800-603-9100 (24 hr/7 day counselling line)<br />
www.parentsinfo.simpatico.ca<br />
Parent Help Line is a service of Kids Help Phone in collaboration <strong>with</strong> Invest in Kids<br />
Foundation. Parent Help Line is Canada’s first bilingual telephone & Internet service<br />
offering confidential support, and information & referrals <strong>to</strong> parents of children aged 0 – 19<br />
<strong>years</strong>. You can access our comprehensive message library over the phone or online for<br />
expert information on typical parent’s concerns.<br />
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Public Guardian and Trustee of BC<br />
700 – 808 West Hastings Street<br />
Vancouver, BC V6C 3L3<br />
(604) 660-4444<br />
Fax (604) 660-0374<br />
Email mail@trustee.bc.ca<br />
Website www.trustee.bc.ca<br />
The Public Guardian and Trustee is appointed <strong>to</strong> uphold the legal rights and safeguard the<br />
financial and personal care interests of children and adults and <strong>to</strong> administer the estates of<br />
deceased and missing persons. For children and adults, this involves ensuring adequate legal<br />
representation, managing finances, auditing private trustees, investigating reports of financial<br />
abuse and making substitute health care decisions. For missing and deceased persons, this<br />
protection includes securing assets, administering and distributing estates. The Public<br />
Guardian and Trustee is an independent corporation operating under provincial Legislative<br />
Authority. The Office provides services under various Acts including: Public Guardian and<br />
Trustee Act, Infants Act, Health Care (Consent) and Care Facility (Admission) Act,<br />
Representation Agreement Act, Patients Property Act, and the Estate Administration Act.<br />
Sexual Assault Helpline<br />
(250) 763-4613<br />
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm<br />
Offers support and referrals for victims of sexual assault.<br />
Scouts Canada<br />
North Okanagan <strong>District</strong><br />
1-888-726-8876 or 545-49<strong>22</strong><br />
www.scouts.ca<br />
The most dynamic outdoor youth programs offered in Canada.<br />
Through hikes, camps, and a wide variety of water activities,<br />
Scouts instills a thirst for outdoor adventure and fun that lasts a<br />
lifetime. Youth learn <strong>to</strong> develop self-confidence, teamwork and a<br />
wide variety of life-skills. Scouting helps young people learn about and<br />
respect their environment, their communities and their world.<br />
Programs are co-ed and are grouped: Beavers 5 – 7 <strong>years</strong> of age; Wolf Cubs 8 – 10 <strong>years</strong>;<br />
Scouts 11 – 13 <strong>years</strong>; Venturers 14 – 17 <strong>years</strong>; Rovers 18 – 26 <strong>years</strong><br />
Victims Services Information Line<br />
1-800-563-0808<br />
Fax (604) 660-9415<br />
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 7:30 pm<br />
Provides <strong>to</strong>ll-free information and referral services for people throughout BC who have been<br />
victims of crime. Refers calls <strong>to</strong> victim service workers, justice personnel (including Crown<br />
Counsel and court services), Criminal Injuries compensation, the Residential His<strong>to</strong>rical<br />
Abuse Program (RHAP) and the Provincial Residential <strong>School</strong> Project. Can access the<br />
Protection Orders Registry <strong>to</strong> check on registration of protection codes.<br />
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WEB RESOURCES<br />
http://npin.org<br />
• posting <strong>from</strong> the National Parent Information Network<br />
• virtual library <strong>with</strong> on-line full text articles<br />
• parenting news<br />
• questions<br />
www.parentsplace.com<br />
• ask experts<br />
• feature articles<br />
• chat rooms; in the news<br />
www.parentingteens.com<br />
• weekly parenting tips<br />
• site updates<br />
• chat rooms<br />
• books<br />
• parent-<strong>to</strong>-parent forum<br />
• articles<br />
www.parentsoup.com<br />
• chat rooms<br />
• bulletin boards<br />
• experts’ advice<br />
• resources<br />
www.parenthoodweb.com<br />
• articles and tips<br />
• chat rooms<br />
• Q.& A. bulletin board<br />
www.cdipage.com<br />
• site has won many awards<br />
• articles on ADD/ADHD<br />
• lots and lots of articles posted by the Child Development Institute<br />
http://www.investinkids.ca/eng/parents. ex.building.htm<br />
• excellent site<br />
www.canadianparents.com<br />
• pregnancy, babies, tweens and teens<br />
• chat rooms<br />
• boards<br />
• family room<br />
• experts<br />
• market place<br />
• Canada cooks<br />
www.women.com/family/tracker<br />
• year by year guide <strong>to</strong> children’s development<br />
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www.b.c.sympatico.ca/Contents/Home + Family/Parenting<br />
• articles<br />
• parenting <strong>to</strong>ols<br />
• infants <strong>to</strong> teens<br />
www.alternativeparenting.com<br />
• family beds, co-sleeping<br />
• do’s and don’ts section on things like discipline, <strong>to</strong>y buying, etc.<br />
• parenting predicaments (i.e. what <strong>to</strong> do if…)<br />
• chat rooms<br />
• books<br />
www.positiveparenting.com<br />
• books<br />
• tips and articles, predicaments<br />
• chat room <strong>with</strong> other parents and ‘experts’<br />
• links<br />
www.selfgrowth.com/infant.html<br />
• links<br />
• on-line articles<br />
http://search.familyeducation.com:8765<br />
• search by age or subject<br />
• parenting challenges<br />
• Q & A<br />
• ideas <strong>from</strong> parents<br />
• family news<br />
• hot <strong>to</strong>pics<br />
• message board<br />
• download software<br />
www.parenting-qa.com<br />
• browse by age, keyword, <strong>to</strong>pic<br />
• books<br />
• links<br />
• activity suggestions<br />
• chat room<br />
www.circletime.com/subpgs/famlinks.htm<br />
Annotated links <strong>to</strong> websites in the following categories:<br />
• general parenting sites<br />
• ask the experts<br />
• for moms<br />
• for dads<br />
• parenting styles<br />
• Humour<br />
• education; school; homework help<br />
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www.parents-talk.com<br />
• changes daily<br />
• peer perspectives<br />
• expert advice<br />
• articles<br />
www.parenthoodweb.com/parent_cfmfiles/links.cfm<br />
• links <strong>to</strong> parent reviewers’ choices of award winning parenting sites<br />
To obtain more information on Government sites call Enquiry BC 1-800-663-7867<br />
North Okanagan Health Region recommends the following sites for factual information<br />
on immunization issues:<br />
• The National Network for Immunization Information – provides scientifically valid<br />
information related <strong>to</strong> immunization: http://www.immunizationinfo.org<br />
• Aventis: http://www.aventis.com<br />
• Canadian Immunization Awareness Program: http://www.ciap.cpha.ca<br />
• Canadian Pediatric Society:<br />
http://www.cps.ca/english/carekids/vaccination/index.htm<br />
• National Vaccine Program Office: http://www.cdc.gov/od/nvpo<br />
• Understanding Vaccines:<br />
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/vaccine/undvacc/htm<br />
• Canadian Health Network: http://www.canadian-health-network.ca<br />
• Health Canada: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca<br />
www.canadian-health-network.ca<br />
The early childhood resources available cover a broad range of <strong>to</strong>pics including normal<br />
growth and development patterns, the importance of play, developing social skills, promoting<br />
self-esteem, and the importance of high quality childcare.<br />
www.interiorhealth.com<br />
Interior Health Authority – HealthLink Website<br />
http://www.bccf.bc.ca/main/<strong>to</strong>pics_list.html<br />
Features a national direc<strong>to</strong>ry, which includes contact information and links <strong>to</strong> organizations,<br />
which specialize in family and parenting issues.<br />
<strong>Children</strong>’s Growth and Development<br />
• Ages and Stages<br />
http://www.investinkids.ca/display_content.aspx?name=ages_and_stages&audience=parents.htm<br />
Outlines miles<strong>to</strong>nes in a child’s development <strong>from</strong> birth <strong>to</strong> five <strong>years</strong>, looking at social,<br />
cognitive, language, emotional, and mo<strong>to</strong>r skills. Suggest activities and games for parents<br />
and children at each stage of development.<br />
• Child growth and development: Parent participation in children’s development<br />
http://www.preventioninstitute.sk.ca/growthdevelopmentfacts.html<br />
Details information on child growth and development. Provides definitions for physical,<br />
intellectual, emotional and social development. Lists the determinants influencing growth<br />
and development, and suggests ways parents can participate in their child’s development.<br />
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• Early child development<br />
http://www.sickkids.on.ca/chip/earlychilddevelopment.asp<br />
Argues that during the first five <strong>years</strong> of life, what babies learn will impact upon how they<br />
will continue <strong>to</strong> develop physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Offers suggestions for<br />
parents on stimulating development.<br />
Stimulating <strong>Children</strong>’s Intellectual Development<br />
• Babies and <strong>to</strong>ddlers need language play <strong>to</strong>o<br />
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/re040_en.htm<br />
Discusses the importance of nursery rhymes in terms of child development. Offers examples<br />
of age appropriate rhymes.<br />
• Play for the brain<br />
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cafrp/00003_en.htm<br />
Makes the connection between play and the child’s brain development. Offers tips for<br />
parents <strong>to</strong> enhance their child’s development through play.<br />
• My Child: Comfort, play and teach<br />
http://www.investinkids.ca/display_content.aspx?name=comfort_play_teach&audience=parents<br />
Helps parents and caregivers encourage children’s intellectual, social, and emotional<br />
development. Suggests a positive approach <strong>to</strong> parenting.<br />
Stimulating <strong>Children</strong>’s Emotional Development<br />
• 98 ways <strong>to</strong> say “very good”<br />
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/rs005_en.htm<br />
Provides a long list of encouraging comments <strong>to</strong> make during everyday life, <strong>to</strong> improve a<br />
child’s self-esteem and confidence.<br />
• Comforting your young child<br />
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/rs044_en.htm<br />
States that children experience numerous stresses, but that by empathizing <strong>with</strong> their child’s<br />
worldview, parents can lessen these tensions. Urges parents <strong>to</strong> stay tuned <strong>to</strong> children’s<br />
anxieties in order <strong>to</strong> respond in ways that help them develop their own stress management<br />
strategies.<br />
• Emotional growth through musical play<br />
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/00015_en.htm<br />
Argues that early communication between parent and child is extremely important in<br />
developing the child’s capacity for communication and awareness of others. Gives examples<br />
of parents and caregivers using their own voices and their own <strong>to</strong>uch <strong>to</strong> give babies deep<br />
emotional experiences through the medium of nursery rhymes and games.<br />
• Helping children <strong>to</strong> be resilient<br />
http://www.the-family-centre.com/resources/resilient_kids.pdf<br />
Outlines how parents can help their children <strong>to</strong> build self-esteem, learn social skills, and develop<br />
problem solving ability. Link requires PDF reader<br />
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Stimulating <strong>Children</strong>’s Social Development<br />
• Helping children respect and appreciate diversity<br />
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/rs035_en.htm<br />
Argues that families and teachers can encourage children’s positive feelings about<br />
themselves while also fostering understanding of differing beliefs, values, and traditions.<br />
Explains how <strong>to</strong> prepare children for life in a diverse society, and <strong>to</strong> help protect them <strong>from</strong><br />
bias and discrimination. Lists some principles and strategies.<br />
• <strong>Parents</strong> at play<br />
http://www.vifamily,ca/library/transition/304/304.html#3<br />
Discusses the importance of play in parent/child relationships. Offers suggestions for parents<br />
on how <strong>to</strong> play <strong>with</strong> their children.<br />
• Your Child’s relationships<br />
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/rs051_en.htm<br />
Argues that the relationships that a child has <strong>with</strong> other people are resources that foster<br />
mental, spiritual, and social health. Offers advice on assisting children in the development of<br />
their communication, sharing, and play skills, all of which can help in the way they relate <strong>to</strong><br />
others.<br />
Quality Childcare<br />
• Caring for Canada’s kids<br />
http://www.vefamily.ca/library/transition/314/314.html<br />
Contains five articles on childcare in Canada. Topics covered include the evolution of<br />
childcare in Canada, a description of a holistic and family-centred childcare facility in<br />
Ottawa, the unique nature of family childcare, Quebec’s childcare model and caring for your<br />
children at home.<br />
• Making a quality childcare choice<br />
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/rs034_en.htm<br />
Explains what quality childcare is, how <strong>to</strong> find it, and how <strong>to</strong> be an effective childcare<br />
parent.<br />
• Giving children a healthy start… we’re all in this <strong>to</strong>gether<br />
http://www.bccf.bc.ca/learn/healthy_start.html<br />
Discusses the various fac<strong>to</strong>rs, which contribute <strong>to</strong> successful child development. Argues that<br />
superior childcare for children at risk is a national and community responsibility. Contrasts<br />
the quality of Canadian childcare programs for these children <strong>with</strong> European programs.<br />
Key Canadian organizations that support young children and their families<br />
• BC Council for Families<br />
http://www.bccf.bc.ca/<br />
Strengthens, encourages and supports families through information, education, research and<br />
advocacy. Provides parenting programs and publishes a variety of information resources on<br />
marriage, parenting and family life education <strong>to</strong>pics.<br />
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• Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs<br />
http://www.frp.ca/http://www.frp.ca/<br />
Provides national leadership <strong>to</strong> advance social policy, research, resource development, and<br />
training for those who enhance the capacity of families <strong>to</strong> raise their children.<br />
• Canadian Childcare Federation<br />
http://www.cccf-fcsge.ca/<br />
Aims <strong>to</strong> improve the quality of childcare services for Canadian families by stimulating<br />
communication among a broad range of interest groups. Provides and supports educational<br />
programs and initiatives, and encourages relevant research. Web site includes an on-line<br />
newsletter and links <strong>to</strong> related sites.<br />
• Invest in Kids foundation<br />
http://www.investinkids.ca<br />
Works <strong>to</strong> enhance the understanding of child development up <strong>to</strong> the age of five, create a<br />
climate of support for healthy child development, and motivate adoption of best practices and<br />
policies in Canada related <strong>to</strong> child development. Services include research, public education<br />
and awareness, and training.<br />
• Child and Family Canada<br />
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/<br />
A consortium of non-profit organizations who have come <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> create a public<br />
education Web site. The site includes articles about adolescents, childcare, child<br />
development, family life, health, learning activities, literacy, media influences, nutrition,<br />
parenting, physical activities, play, safety, social issues, and special needs.<br />
• Family Service Canada<br />
http://www.familyservicecanada.org/<br />
Consists of a network of family service agencies that seeks <strong>to</strong> promote families as the<br />
primary source of nurturing and development of individuals. Works <strong>to</strong> support individuals in<br />
their relationships <strong>with</strong> families and communities, and <strong>to</strong> advocate policy and legislation that<br />
advance family well-being in Canada.<br />
• Vanier Institute of the Family<br />
http://www.viamily.ca/<br />
Works <strong>to</strong> promote the well being of Canadian families through advocacy and the building of<br />
public understanding of important issues and trends affecting families.<br />
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Special thanks <strong>to</strong> the following for their support in making this guide<br />
possible:<br />
Social Planning Council for the North Okanagan’s “Can We Help You?”<br />
direc<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
<strong>Vernon</strong> and <strong>District</strong> Women's Centre – “Single Parent Resource Guide”<br />
Patricia Stewart and Wendy Gilbert – Whitevalley Community Resource<br />
Centre<br />
Jo-Anne Munk – Family Resource Centre<br />
Freya Housden<br />
Ministry of <strong>Children</strong> and Family Development<br />
Family Resource Centre<br />
Whitevalley Community Resource Centre<br />
To give feedback, and/or provide additional information, changes, deletions,<br />
PLEASE CONTACT<br />
Family Resource Centre545-3390 or<br />
Whitevvalley Community Resource Centre 547-8866<br />
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