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- Can
We Help You? A Guide to Community Services
in the North Okanagan
Can We Help You? is an
essential resource for those looking for information
on programs and services that are available in this
region. The directory is currently accessible online
at www.canwehelpyou.ca.
- Community
Services Listings for Vernon, Enderby, Lumby
(125Kb PDF)
Comprehensive list of public and private services
available for seniors in the North
Okanagan.
- The Seniors
Information Directory is a community based resource
book dedicated to seniors, their families, caregivers,
and the communities where the directories are distributed
(Kelowna, Kamloops, Penticton, Salmon Arm, Vernon).
A comprehensive, annual publication that serves as
a one-stop, resource book for seniors and family members
Vernon
Seniors Information Directory
- Community
Resource Directory for Seniors (serving the Thompson/Okanagan)
- Lumby,
Cherryville & District Seniors Directory and Programs.
August 2008 (98 Kb PDF)
- Canada
411 - A free Internet search for phone, reverse
phone, address, reverse address
- Community
Exercise Programs for Vernon (90Kb, PDF)
- Although the Vernon Women's Centre
has closed, services are available at Vernon Women's
Transition House, the Primary Health Clinic, Independent
Living, the First Nations Friendship Centre, United
Way and the Cammy Lafleur Street Clinic. For more
information about community programs, call Transition
House at 250 542-1122 or the Gateway Shelter at 250
260-2786.
- - a volunteer, nonprofit, produce-buying
fruit and vegetable cooperative for hundreds of families
in the North Okanagan, offering high quality produce
monthly for about half the retail cost. Supported
in 2008 by the Food
Action Society of the North Okanagan.
-
(affiliated with The Victorian Retirement Residence)
Offers fresh, nutritious, affordable, home-delivered
meals. For more information, contact Tracy at the
Victorian 250 545 0470.
- in Vernon and area.
Information on emergency food assistance and general
food-related sources. Download pamphlet
here. (PDF 500k) Final 2011
- for seniors, shut-ins, and those needing
temporary help with grocery shopping, including people
recently discharged from hospital. Free delivery on
orders over $30. Call 250-542-5328 or 250-545-2978
Tuesdays, between 8 am and 10:30 am.
- Driving
Miss Daisy - Driving service for seniors (to airport,
appointments, etc.) and social event accompaniment,
vacation companion, liaison with medical staff and
family members, adult day programs, personal shopping.....
Call Michelle @ 250 540-0975 or email michelle@drivingmissdaisy.net
- . 1st Thursday
of each month between 10 am and 2 pm at the Schubert
Centre, 3505 - 30th Avenue, Vernon. Sponsored by PRN/Elite
Home Health Care, 250 309-1350
- Rockwell
Audiology Inc. - Independent, locally-owned audiology
and hearing clinic provides direct access to wide
range of audiology services including assessments,
hearing aid prescriptions, hearing aids and assistive
listening devices. Will recycle hearing aids to manufacturer
to be refurbished and delivered to 3rd world countries
or disaster-stricken areas. Full-time private practice
registered audiologist Tosha Hodgson. Sun Valley Mall,
2nd Floor, 204-3334 30th Ave. 250 545-2226 or email
info@rockwellaudiology.ca
- Nurse
Next Door - A team of caregivers dedicated to
delivering individualized, caring, high quality homecare
services to the community, from companionship and
homemaking to 24-hour nursing care. Rates depend on
service following free assessment. Mechal Corbett,
BSN, Director. Contact by email at
, phone 250 545-4455 or fax 250 545-3771
- (offered by P.I.N. Crisis Line) is
a phone call for seniors who live alone in the community
of Vernon, wishing to have a daily safety check or
a contact for some added support. People with high
physical health risks may also use this service. The
program is free of charge.
250 545-8074
- Seniors
Consulting Plus - gentle, compassionate and comprehensive
transition services when living alone is no longer
an option. Everything from finding the perfect new
home to move-day supervision and space planning. Free
15-minute consultation. Phone 250 309-3711 or
Elsa Zaretski.
- Chronic
Pain Self-Management Program from University of Victoria
Centre on Aging - Interior Health Region Workshops
are being offered in the Vernon, Enderby and Armstrong
areas. A FREE 6-session program (2-1/2 hrs a week
for six consecutive weeks). Learn strategies and techniques
to manage chronic pain. Dates
and locations of 2009 Fall Workshops. To register,
call Terry Cayer at toll-free 1-866-902-3767 or email
tcayer@dccnet.com
- Caregivers
Association of BC (CABC) 'Helping Caregivers Meet
Their Needs' since 1993. Dedicated to caregivers in
BC. Online support group.
(604)734-4812 or info@caregiverbc.ca
- (Interior Health). Run by health care
professionals, offers education, individual and group
support. All caregivers of adults with age-related
conditions are welcome. Room 102 at the People Place,
the second Wednesday of each month, from 1 pm to 2:30
pm. Contact Colleen at 250 549-5737.
- .
This Ministry of Health website
provides a range of resources that offer practical
assistance as well as personal supports for caregivers
and care recipients.
- (a branch of The Stroke Recovery
Association of BC) - a non-profit organization to
help all stroke survivors and their caregivers to
live their lives to the fullest. Provides support,
information, speech programs, motor skill development,
games, exercises, guest speakers, and friendship.
Meets every Thursday at The Pantry Restaurant, 3908
32nd St., Vernon in the Banquet Room between 10 am
and 12:30 pm. Contact Brenda Paul at (250) 542-2555
or email brendaul@telus.net
for more information.
- .
Unites patients, survivors and caregivers throughout
British Columbia where they can exchange tips as well
as stories and personal patient or caregiver experiences.
Free.
- We
Rage, We Weep Alzheimer Foundation - The Foundation’s
primary focus is to help those with Alzheimer Disease
or related dementia and their caregivers stay together
and in their own private residence as long as possible.
Grant funding may be given to caregivers who experience
significant economic hardship in their caregiving
role.
- Council
of Senior Citizens Organizations of BC (COSCO).
COSCO is an umbrella organization made up of 75+ seniors'
organizations as well as a significant number of individual
associate members. Its purpose is to advance the social
and physical welfare of all elder citizens in the
province of BC, and it advocates for seniors at all
government levels.
- The COSCO Conference on Seniors Health, Housing,
and Income September 15-16, 2008 has concluded
and the conference papers are available here.
- promotes all matters
pertaining to the welfare of the elder citizens of
BC. It presents resolutions to various levels of government
and its agencies on issues that have been voted on
and passed by members at the annual convention. 250
292-8209
- CARP
- Okanagan Valley Chapter. Your local chapter
of the national Canadian Association of Retired Persons
(CARP), a non-profit organization that does not receive
government operating funding in order to maintain
its independence. "CARP is committed to enhancing
the quality of life for all Canadians as we age by
advocating for social change that will bring financial
security, equitable and timely access to health care
and freedom from discrimination."
- Vernon
Lions Club. Lions Club Members enjoy giving back
to their communities by volunteering their time and
energies in support of local interests and by raising
funds to support international and local causes.
- Tyze
- a new online personal networking service that makes
it easy to reach out to friends, family, neighbours
and caregivers.
- Silver
Hills Spa - a non-profit healing sanctuary
for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Located on
93 acres just north of Lumby in the Monashee foothills.
Contact Phil Brewer toll free at 1-888-547-9456 or
(250) 547-9456. Email Phil@silverhills.ca
Website www.silverhills.ca
- BC
Seniors Guide Directory - This is an online guide
provided by the B.C. Ministry of Healthy Living and
Sport. A copy of this Directory may be obtained from
the Seniors Bureau (subject to availability).
- :Toll free 1 866 215-4700
(This number is still active but you can access the
same information by dialing 811, the new service listed
above)
Deaf/Hearing-impaired: toll free
1 866 889-4700
- Active
Aging in British Columbia: (Draft) Case Studies
of Community Actions. Final approved report available
in January 2009.
-
is the primary telephone access point for up-to-date
information on Government of Canada programs and services
* To reach the 1 800 O-Canada service in Canada and
the United States, dial toll-free 1 800 O-Canada (1
800 622-6232).
* Callers with a hearing or speech impairment can
also access the service by calling 1-800-465-7735
(TTY ).
* To reach the 1 800 O-Canada service by fax, dial
(613) 941-1827. Long distance charges will apply.
- Free
Drop In Legal Clinic Room #303, the People Place,
3402-27th Ave., Vernon, on the second Thursday of
each month, except August, 7 pm to 9 pm. Phone Colleen
at 250 542-3322 for an appointment. Open to everyone,
regardless of financial circumstances. Volunteer lawyers
provide up to 15 minutes of basic advice on legal
issues. Sessions are confidential and protected by
solicitor/client privilege.
- Legal advocate: Phone 250 542-3322 for more information
or to book an appointment.
- Community
Response Networks Front-line support for assessment
and referral to agencies dealing with senior abuse/legal
issues. "Stopping Adult Abuse and Neglect - Together".
For Vernon/Lumby Community Response
Network, contact Elaine Gallacher, CRN Coordinator
Phone: 250-558-4192 Fax: 250-558-4140 E-mail:
etcconsulting@shaw.ca
- - Legal Information
and advocacy (funded by the Law Foundation of BC).
Legal information counsellors available Monday to
Thursday: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Phone toll-free 1 866 437-1940
- . Open Sunday to Saturday. Many social
activities.
3310 - 37th Ave., Vernon. Phone 250 542-2877 or email
- . Open Sunday to Saturday. Many social
activities.
3505 - 30th Avenue, Vernon. Phone 250 549-4201 or
email schubertcentre@shaw.ca
- , 2114 Shuswap Ave.,
Lumby, BC. V0E 2G0 Phone 250 547-8866
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