Service Provider

North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society

Provides culturally appropriate health and social programs and services designed to improve the quality of life for Indigenous people in an urban environment. Supports activities that encourage equal access to and participation in Canadian society, and that respect Indigenous cultural distinctiveness. Serves both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in the North Okanagan. Nonprofit society.

Website

www.vernonfirstnationsfriendshipcentre.com

Contact

Phone 1: 250-542-1247
Fax: 250-542-3707
Email: info@nofcs.ca

Address

2904 29th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1Y7

Mailing Address

2904 29th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1Y7

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Kekuli Centre Apartments

Provided by North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society
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Apartment building provides safe and affordable housing for individuals ages 19 to 29 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to a physical, social, or mental condition or disability.

Apartment building provides safe and affordable housing for individuals ages 19 to 29 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to a physical, social, or mental condition or disability. Serves individuals who are capable of living on their own, but are having difficulty securing housing because of finances or other issues. Provides 15 one-bedroom suites and four two-bedroom units. Length of stay is only limited by upper age restriction. Referral accepted from self or other. Serves Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. Application available on website.
Website

www.vernonfirstnationsfriendshipcentre.com/youth/kekuli-centre
Address

100-2905 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 8L1
Serves individuals who are capable of living on their own, but are having difficulty securing housing because of finances or other issues. Provides 15 one-bedroom suites and four two-bedroom units. Length of stay is only limited by upper age restriction. Referral accepted from self or other. Serves Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. Application available on website.

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Mailing Address

Administration: 2904 29th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1Y7

Contact

Phone 1: 250-542-1264

Email: kekulipropertymanager@nofcs.ca

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Mental Health and Addictions Services

Provided by North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society
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Offers outpatient addictions treatment for First Nations people primarily, but open to all.

Offers outpatient addictions treatment for First Nations people primarily, but open to all. Services include screening and assessment, brief intervention, counselling (individual, family, and group), life skills training, referral, access to transportation for clients, outreach, and support for those affected by another person's addiction and/or substance misuse. Holistic approach encourages clients to work towards achieving a balanced lifestyle. Prevention activities include school and community outreach and educational workshops. Serves Vernon and surrounding area.
Website

www.vernonfirstnationsfriendshipcentre.com/mental-health-and-addictions
Address

2904 29th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1Y7
Services include screening and assessment, brief intervention, counselling (individual, family, and group), life skills training, referral, access to transportation for clients, outreach, and support for those affected by another person's addiction and/or substance misuse. Holistic approach encourages clients to work towards achieving a balanced lifestyle. Prevention activities include school and community outreach and educational workshops. Serves Vernon and surrounding area.

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Mailing Address

2904 29th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1Y7

Contact

Phone 1: 250-542-1247 Local 112

Fax: 250-542-3707

Email: counsellor@nofcs.ca

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Seniors Outreach Program

Provided by North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society
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Works in partnership with other agencies in providing information and access to social recreation and food securities for Indigenous seniors age 60 and older.

Works in partnership with other agencies in providing information and access to social recreation and food securities for Indigenous seniors age 60 and older. Offers a weekly Elders' lunch as well as coffee and crafts; contact for dates and times.
Website

www.vernonfirstnationsfriendshipcentre.com/seniors-outreach
Address

Kekuli Centre Building, 2905 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 8L1
Offers a weekly Elders' lunch as well as coffee and crafts; contact for dates and times.

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Mailing Address

Kekuli Centre Building, 2905 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 8L1

Contact

Phone 1: 250-542-1247 Local 111

Email: seniors@nofcs.ca

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Vernon Youth Safehouse

Provided by North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society
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Provides safe shelter in individual rooms for up to four youth ages 13 to 18 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or living in an unsafe environment; serves Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth.

Provides safe shelter in individual rooms for up to four youth ages 13 to 18 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or living in an unsafe environment; serves Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. Services include meals, advocacy, life skills training, and collaboration with other service providers in the community that the youth are connected to. Wheelchair accessible. Referral accepted from self or other, however referrals are usually through Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Shelter is open 24 hours per day. No set intake hours. Maximum stay is usually 14 days, but flexible if no other transitional housing is available.
Website

www.nofcs.ca
Address

206-2905 28th Avenue, Vernon
Vernon, BC, V1T 8L1
Services include meals, advocacy, life skills training, and collaboration with other service providers in the community that the youth are connected to. Wheelchair accessible. Referral accepted from self or other, however referrals are usually through Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Shelter is open 24 hours per day. No set intake hours. Maximum stay is usually 14 days, but flexible if no other transitional housing is available.

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Mailing Address

206-2905 28th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 8L1

Contact

Phone 1: 250-260-7077

Main Office: 250-542-1247

Email: safehouse@nofcs.ca

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Wellbriety Circle Meeting - Vernon

Provided by North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society
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Circle meeting designed by and for Indigenous people though open to non-Indigenous individuals in dealing with addictions; also open to those who are supporting others in their recovery.

Circle meeting designed by and for Indigenous people though open to non-Indigenous individuals in dealing with addictions; also open to those who are supporting others in their recovery. Recovery is based on the native medicine wheel encompassing the four directions addressing holistic balance (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually). Emphasis is on men's and women's 12-step program. Meetings are held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Tuesdays. Funded by Interior Health.
Website

www.vernonfirstnationsfriendshipcentre.com/wellbriety
Address

Salmon Room, 2904 29th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1Y7
Recovery is based on the native medicine wheel encompassing the four directions addressing holistic balance (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually). Emphasis is on men's and women's 12-step program. Meetings are held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Tuesdays. Funded by Interior Health.

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Mailing Address

2904 29th Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 1Y7

Contact

Phone 1: 250-542-1247 Local 112

Fax: 250-542-3707

Email: counsellor@nofcs.ca

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North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society

Website

Contact

Address

Mailing Address

5 services offered by: North Okanagan Friendship Centre Society

Kekuli Centre Apartments

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Mental Health and Addictions Services

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Seniors Outreach Program

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Vernon Youth Safehouse

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Wellbriety Circle Meeting - Vernon

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact