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Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch

Facilitates access to resources to improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness. Programs and services include educational opportunities, wellness programs, independent rights advice, restorative justice, youth services, and social and recreational programs. Also offers workshops and courses on life skills, coping with depression, coping with workplace mental health, and suicide intervention. See website for clubhouse program calendar for participants. Also offers five free breakfasts a week and a free lunch on Wednesdays for participants. Intake form for programs available online. Offers employment services in partnership with WorkBC, as well as volunteer opportunities to build work-related skills and provide positive structure to the week. Volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to: kitchen prep/cleanup, coffee service, club leadership, clerical, retail experience at the Georgette Thrift Store, and janitorial duties. In partnership with BC Housing and Interior Health, offers Housing Programs that provide supported and subsidized housing units. Serves the North Okanagan including: Armstrong, Cherryville, Enderby, Lumby, and Vernon. Office hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered charity.

Website

cmhavernon.ca

Contact

Phone 1: 250-542-3114
Fax: 250-549-8446
Email: vernon@cmhavernon.ca

Address

3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3

Mailing Address

3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3

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Georgette Shop

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch
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Accepts and sells used clothing.

Accepts and sells used clothing. Store hours are 10 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, and from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays.
Website

www.cmhavernon.ca/georgette-shop
Address

3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3
Store hours are 10 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday, and from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays.

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Mailing Address

3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3

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Phone 1: 250-542-3114

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Good Morning Program

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch
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Telephone service, acting as a safety check and offering social interaction, support and referrals, when needed, to seniors who are living alone or feeling isolated.

Telephone service, acting as a safety check and offering social interaction, support and referrals, when needed, to seniors who are living alone or feeling isolated. Accepts referrals from self or others. Serves the North Okanagan area.
Website

cmhavernon.ca/peer-support-services
Address

Vernon, BC
Accepts referrals from self or others. Serves the North Okanagan area.

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Mailing Address

3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3

Contact

Phone 1: 250-542-3114

Fax: 250-549-8446

Email: Serenity.leboe@cmhavernon.ca

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Healing After Suicide Support Group

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch
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Offers a support group that focuses on coping with the unique grief and trauma associated with the loss of a loved one to suicide.

Offers a support group that focuses on coping with the unique grief and trauma associated with the loss of a loved one to suicide. Application form for next session available online.
Website

cmhavernon.ca/suicide-grief-support
Address

3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3
Application form for next session available online.

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Mailing Address

3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3

Contact

Phone 1: 250-542-3114

Fax: 250-549-8446

Email: support@cmhavernon.ca

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Housing Programs

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch
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Provides over 140 subsidized one- two-, three-, and four-bedroom housing units for people with mental health issues who have a low income, and for low-incomes families; offered in partnership with BC Housing and Interior Health.

Provides over 140 subsidized one- two-, three-, and four-bedroom housing units for people with mental health issues who have a low income, and for low-incomes families; offered in partnership with BC Housing and Interior Health. Application form is available online or can be picked up from the office. Provides 26 residential rehabilitiation beds in two facilities with 24-hour staffing; offered in partnership with Mental Health Services. Also offers life skills training.
Website

cmhavernon.ca/housing-services
Address

3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3
Application form is available online or can be picked up from the office. Provides 26 residential rehabilitiation beds in two facilities with 24-hour staffing; offered in partnership with Mental Health Services. Also offers life skills training.

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Mailing Address

3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3

Contact

Phone 1: 250-542-3114 Local 214

Fax: 250-549-8446

Email: vernon@cmhavernon.ca

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Interior Crisis Line Network

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch
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Provides free 24-hour telephone crisis support to people in distress, seven days a week by trained volunteers who provide emotional support, resources, referrals, and crisis intervention.

Provides free 24-hour telephone crisis support to people in distress, seven days a week by trained volunteers who provide emotional support, resources, referrals, and crisis intervention. The 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is a free, national 24-hour phone and text crisis line for individuals of any age experiencing a mental health crisis and require immediate support, or who are worried about someone they know. Support available in French and English. The Interior Crisis Line network is funded by Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), and the 988 Suicide Helpline is funded by the Government of Canada. Serves the Interior Region of BC, with satellite locations in Cranbrook, Kelowna, Trail, Vernon, and Williams Lake. Partnership between CMHA Kootenays Branch, CMHA Vernon Branch, CMHA Cariboo Chilcotin Branch, Kelowna Community Resources, and Trail FAIR Society. Funded by Interior Health.
Website

www.interiorcrisisline.com
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The 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is a free, national 24-hour phone and text crisis line for individuals of any age experiencing a mental health crisis and require immediate support, or who are worried about someone they know. Support available in French and English. The Interior Crisis Line network is funded by Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), and the 988 Suicide Helpline is funded by the Government of Canada. Serves the Interior Region of BC, with satellite locations in Cranbrook, Kelowna, Trail, Vernon, and Williams Lake. Partnership between CMHA Kootenays Branch, CMHA Vernon Branch, CMHA Cariboo Chilcotin Branch, Kelowna Community Resources, and Trail FAIR Society. Funded by Interior Health.

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Mailing Address

3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3

Contact

Crisis Line (24-hour): 1-888-353-CARE (1-888-353-2273)

Suicide Crisis Helpline (24-hour phone/text): 988

Administration: 236- 600-1831

Fax: 250-549-8446

Email: vernon@cmhavernon.ca

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Mental Illness Family Support Program

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch
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Provides support, education, and advocacy to families of individuals with a mental illness and/or addiction or substance misuse issue.

Provides support, education, and advocacy to families of individuals with a mental illness and/or addiction or substance misuse issue. Offers a range of programs, services, and information; see independent listings for detail. Serves the North Okanagan. Wheelchair accessible. Office hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; 9 am to 12 noon is drop-in and 12 noon to 4:30 pm is by appointment. Partially funded by Interior Health.
Address

300-3402 27th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1S1
Offers a range of programs, services, and information; see independent listings for detail. Serves the North Okanagan. Wheelchair accessible. Office hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; 9 am to 12 noon is drop-in and 12 noon to 4:30 pm is by appointment. Partially funded by Interior Health.

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Mailing Address

300-3402 27th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1S1

Contact

Phone 1: 250-260-3233

Fax: 250-260-3212

Email: jenn.millan@cmhavernon.ca

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Mental Illness Family Support Program - Cleaning Service Program

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch
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Offers a home cleaning service to individuals with mental illness to improve their quality of life.

Offers a home cleaning service to individuals with mental illness to improve their quality of life. Service may be used up to twice a year. Referral required from a case manager.
Website

www.mifsc.ca
Address

300-3402 27th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1S1
Service may be used up to twice a year. Referral required from a case manager.

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300-3402 27th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1S1

Contact

Phone 1: 250-260-3233

Email: jenn.millan@cmhavernon.ca

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Mental Illness Family Support Program - Education Programs

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch
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Strengthening Families Together offers a six-session educational program for family and friends of individuals with a serious mental illness; presentations take place at Vernon Public Library from 6 pm to 8 pm on the second Monday of each month.

Strengthening Families Together offers a six-session educational program for family and friends of individuals with a serious mental illness; presentations take place at Vernon Public Library from 6 pm to 8 pm on the second Monday of each month. Kids in Control provides an eight-week educational program to children ages eight to 13 who have a parent with a mental illness. Children use crafts, games, and interactive learning activities to learn about mental illness and practice healthy coping skills. Centre also offers a Lending Library of books and DVDs about mental illness, mental health, and substance use/misuse; available to families, people with mental illness, service providers, and the general public.
Website

www.mifsc.ca
Address

300-3402 27th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1S1
Kids in Control provides an eight-week educational program to children ages eight to 13 who have a parent with a mental illness. Children use crafts, games, and interactive learning activities to learn about mental illness and practice healthy coping skills. Centre also offers a Lending Library of books and DVDs about mental illness, mental health, and substance use/misuse; available to families, people with mental illness, service providers, and the general public.

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Mailing Address

300-3402 27th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1S1

Contact

Phone 1: 250-260-3233

Email: jenn.millan@cmhavernon.ca

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Mental Illness Family Support Program - Family Support Group

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch
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Offers a support group for family members or friends of individuals with mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or anxiety.

Offers a support group for family members or friends of individuals with mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or anxiety. Provides the opportunity to share hopes, fears, experiences, and knowledge in a caring environment. Meets 7 pm to 9 pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Website

www.mifsc.ca
Address

The People Place, 300-3402 27th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1S1
Provides the opportunity to share hopes, fears, experiences, and knowledge in a caring environment. Meets 7 pm to 9 pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

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The People Place, 300-3402 27th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1S1

Contact

Phone 1: 250-260-3233

Email: jenn.millan@cmhavernon.ca

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Mental Illness Family Support Program - One-to-One Support

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch
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Offers support, education, and information and referral services for family members of individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness and/or addiction..

Offers support, education, and information and referral services for family members of individuals with a serious and persistent mental illness and/or addiction.
Website

cmhavernon.ca/family-support
Address

The People Place, 300-3402 27th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1S1
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The People Place, 300-3402 27th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1S1

Contact

Phone 1: 250-260-3233

Email: jenn.millan@cmhavernon.ca

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North Okanagan Rent Bank

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch
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Housing stabilization program offers low-fee, no interest short-term loans to low-income individuals and families who are at risk of eviction or essential utility disconnection due to a temporary and unexpected shortage of funds.

Housing stabilization program offers low-fee, no interest short-term loans to low-income individuals and families who are at risk of eviction or essential utility disconnection due to a temporary and unexpected shortage of funds. Must be 19 years of age or over and a resident of the North Okanagan. Loans may also be issued for damage deposits, pet deposits, and first month's rent for low-income individuals and families who are moving into a new residence in the region and are unable to meet these expenses. If approved, loan funds are distributed in cheque form and are written directly to the creditor. Loans are repaid in monthly installments and repayment terms range between six months and 24 months. Program includes training and support in financial planning and management. Applicants must complete a pre-assessment form available online, and submit it by email, fax, or in person. Applicants must have a current bank account; have proof of a regular source of verifiable income which is sufficient to cover rent/living expenses; demonstrate the household is within income requirements; not be more than two months in arrears; be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, permanent resident, refugee claimant, or temporary foreign worker; have no undischarged bankruptcy; not be able to access any other forms of financial assistance; have two pieces of valid ID, one of which must be government-issued photo ID; and demonstrate that the loan will stabilize their housing situation for 90 plus days. Serves Armstrong, Ashton Creek, Cherryville, Coldstream, Enderby, Grindrod, Lavington, Lumby, Spallumcheen, Vernon, and Electoral areas B to F. Also serves Langley and White Rock. Hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by the BC Rent Bank.
Website

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Address

3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3
Must be 19 years of age or over and a resident of the North Okanagan. Loans may also be issued for damage deposits, pet deposits, and first month's rent for low-income individuals and families who are moving into a new residence in the region and are unable to meet these expenses. If approved, loan funds are distributed in cheque form and are written directly to the creditor. Loans are repaid in monthly installments and repayment terms range between six months and 24 months. Program includes training and support in financial planning and management. Applicants must complete a pre-assessment form available online, and submit it by email, fax, or in person. Applicants must have a current bank account; have proof of a regular source of verifiable income which is sufficient to cover rent/living expenses; demonstrate the household is within income requirements; not be more than two months in arrears; be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, permanent resident, refugee claimant, or temporary foreign worker; have no undischarged bankruptcy; not be able to access any other forms of financial assistance; have two pieces of valid ID, one of which must be government-issued photo ID; and demonstrate that the loan will stabilize their housing situation for 90 plus days. Serves Armstrong, Ashton Creek, Cherryville, Coldstream, Enderby, Grindrod, Lavington, Lumby, Spallumcheen, Vernon, and Electoral areas B to F. Also serves Langley and White Rock. Hours are 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by the BC Rent Bank.

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Mailing Address

3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3

Contact

Case Manager: 250-540-7481

Office: 250-542-3114 Local 247

Fax: 250-549-8446

Email: northokrentbank@cmhavernon.ca

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Peer Support Services

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Peer-led program provides social support and education services including: one-on-one social activity, hospital visitation, advocacy, and leadership training.

Peer-led program provides social support and education services including: one-on-one social activity, hospital visitation, advocacy, and leadership training. Services are offered by trained volunteers who have lived experience with a mental health diagnosis and are trained to offer support and empathy to their peers in the mental health community.
Website

cmhavernon.ca/peer-support-services
Address

3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3
Services are offered by trained volunteers who have lived experience with a mental health diagnosis and are trained to offer support and empathy to their peers in the mental health community.

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3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3

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Phone 1: 250-542-3114 Local 299

Fax: 250-549-8446

Email: peeroutreach.vernon@cmhavernon.ca

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Restorative Justice Services

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch
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Provides voluntary restorative justice programs as an alternative to the court process.

Provides voluntary restorative justice programs as an alternative to the court process. Offers training for restorative justice practitioners. Referral required. Serves Vernon and the North Okanagan region.
Website

cmhavernon.ca/restorative-justice
Address

302-3402 27th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1S1
Offers training for restorative justice practitioners. Referral required. Serves Vernon and the North Okanagan region.

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Mailing Address

3010 31st Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 2G8

Contact

Phone 1: 250-540-8180

Fax: 250-260-5866

Email: margaret.clark@cmhavernon.ca

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Wellness Education Programs

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch
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Provides education on mental well-being and mental illness.

Provides education on mental well-being and mental illness. Workshops cover topics such as: anxiety management, boundary setting, mindfulness, budgeting, meaning and purpose in life, and self-esteem. Also offers Living Life to the Full, which is an eight-week course based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) that provides skills for coping with stress, problem solving, improving mood, and reducing negative thoughts.
Website

cmhavernon.ca/wellness-education-programs
Address

3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3
Workshops cover topics such as: anxiety management, boundary setting, mindfulness, budgeting, meaning and purpose in life, and self-esteem. Also offers Living Life to the Full, which is an eight-week course based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) that provides skills for coping with stress, problem solving, improving mood, and reducing negative thoughts.

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3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3

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Phone 1: 250-542-3114

Fax: 250-549-8446

Email: workshops@cmhavernon.ca

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Youth Programs

Provided by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch
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Offers prevention-based mental health education and counselling for youth.

Offers prevention-based mental health education and counselling for youth. Free counselling available to youth ages 12 to 24. Walk-in hours are 2 pm to 6 pm Tuesdays, and 1 pm to 5 pm Wednesdays; booked appointments are also available. Living Life to the Full for Youth is an eight-week interactive course for youth ages 13 to 18 that improves mood and well-being and reduces stress and anxiety. Offers tools for building problem solving skills, anger and anxiety management skills, social support, self-esteem, and healthy thinking. Y-Mind Teen Mindfulness group workshop series supports youth ages 13 to 18 experiencing anxiety to learn and practice healthy coping strategies. Kids in Control offers free education and support to children and youth who have a loved one living with a mental illness and/or struggling with substance use. Also offers seven week suicide grief support group for youth; check website for start date of next session.
Website

cmhavernon.ca/youth-services
Address

Youth Integrated Services Hub, 3304 30th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 2C8
Free counselling available to youth ages 12 to 24. Walk-in hours are 2 pm to 6 pm Tuesdays, and 1 pm to 5 pm Wednesdays; booked appointments are also available. Living Life to the Full for Youth is an eight-week interactive course for youth ages 13 to 18 that improves mood and well-being and reduces stress and anxiety. Offers tools for building problem solving skills, anger and anxiety management skills, social support, self-esteem, and healthy thinking. Y-Mind Teen Mindfulness group workshop series supports youth ages 13 to 18 experiencing anxiety to learn and practice healthy coping strategies. Kids in Control offers free education and support to children and youth who have a loved one living with a mental illness and/or struggling with substance use. Also offers seven week suicide grief support group for youth; check website for start date of next session.

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3100 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1W3

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Phone 1: 236-426-1403

Fax: 250-549-8446

Email: youth@cmhavernon.ca

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Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch

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15 services offered by: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Vernon and District Branch

Georgette Shop

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Good Morning Program

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Healing After Suicide Support Group

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Housing Programs

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Interior Crisis Line Network

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Mental Illness Family Support Program

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Mental Illness Family Support Program - Cleaning Service Program

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Mental Illness Family Support Program - Education Programs

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Mental Illness Family Support Program - Family Support Group

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Mental Illness Family Support Program - One-to-One Support

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North Okanagan Rent Bank

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Peer Support Services

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Restorative Justice Services

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Wellness Education Programs

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Youth Programs

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