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Bridges to New Life Society
15654 Oyama Rd
Lake Country, BC, V4V 2E1 Phone: (250) 548-9242 Fax: (250) 548-9271 Toll Free: 1-866-548-9242 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://prisonministry.net/bnls Hours: Monday to Saturday
Prison & Community Support of victims, offenders and their families.
Weekly Drop In: Thursdays from 12:15-4:15 at Vernon Family Church, 3508 25th Avenue
Overcomer's Twelve Step Thursdays 6:30-8:00 pm at Vernon Family Church, 3508 25th Avenue
After Care Ministry: Weekly Drop In Offices, Halfway House Visits, Overcomer's 12 Step Programs, One to One Mentoring, Community Social Events and Outings, Help with locating sources for food, clothing, shelter, employment, education and spiritual growth. Prison Ministry: Biweekly Unit Visits, Chapel Services & Pen Pal Correspondence |
Category: | Services for Victims of Violence & Crime | Group Served: | Adults | Languages of Service: | English | |

Crime Victim Assistance Program
PO Box 5550 Stn. Terminal
Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H1 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/victim_services/cva/
The Crime Victim Assistance Program is a new program, administered by the Victim Services Division of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General. The program, which came into force June 30, 2002, replaces the Criminal Injury Compensation Program previously operated by the Workers' Compensation Board.
The program is governed by the Crime Victim Assistance Act and the Regulations. Under the Act, victims injured as a result of certain crimes, immediate family members of an injured or deceased victim and some witnesses may be eligible for financial assistance or benefit
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Category: | Services for Victims of Violence & Crime | Accessibility: | Wheelchair Accessible | Languages of Service: | English | |

National Clearinghouse on Family Violence - Family Violence Prevention Unit
Population and Public Health Branch - Health Canada
7th Floor, Address Locator #1907D1 Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa, ON, K1A 1B4 Fax: (613) 941-8930 Toll Free: 1-800-267-1291 TTY: 1-800-561-5643 Website: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/nc-cn
The National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (NCFV) is a national resource centre for all Canadians seeking information about violence within the family and looking for new resources being used to address it. By sharing the latest research findings and information on all aspects of prevention, protection and treatment, the Clearinghouse seeks to help Canadian communities work toward the eventual elimination of all forms of family violence.
FaxLink: 1-888-267-1233 TTY: 1-800-561-5643 |
Category: | Services for Victims of Violence & Crime | Languages of Service: | English | |

North Okanagan RCMP Victim Assistance Program
North Okanagan RCMP Victim Assistance Program - Rural/Satellite
3402 - 30th Street
Vernon, BC, V1T 5E5 Phone: (250) 260-7171 Fax: (250) 260-7191 Website: www.nord.ca/services/victims/index.php Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except holidays)
Vernon: 260-7171 Armstrong: 546-3028 Lumby: 547-2151 Enderby: 838-6818
North Okanagan RCMP Victim Assistance Program:
Offering emotional and practical support to help victims, their families and witnesses deal with the impact of a crime or tragedy:
Services offered include:
- Emotional Support;
- Information on trauma reactions;
- Information on progress of the police file;
- Information on home security;
- Case progress, court orientation and court support;
- Information provided on crime scene clean-up and re-vicitimization prevention;
- Assist victim with Crime Vicitim Assistance program form or Victim Impact Statement (where applicable);
- Referrals to other Victim Service Programs, community agencies or professionals for additional support, counselling or other identified needs;
- Crisis intervention by trained workers 24 hours a day accessed by the RCMP;
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Category: | Services for Victims of Violence & Crime | Accessibility: | Wheelchair Accessible | Languages of Service: | English | |

Restorative Justice Society - North Okanagan
2900 32nd Avenue
Vernon, BC, V1T 2L5 Phone: (250) 550-7840 Fax: (250) 260-5866 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.restorativejusticesociety.ca Hours: Monday-Friday Flexible
Restorative justice is about returning a sense of safety for all participants, reintegration and accountability. Restorative justice is for the person harmed (victim) first and foremost with a focus on the person who caused harm (offender). Participation is voluntary. The person harmed agrees to the referral. The person who caused harm must admit to the harm (crime or wrong-doing) and agrees to the referral. Referrals for restorative justice are received directly from the RCMP and other referral sources within the Vernon/North Okanagan area. |
Category: | Services for Victims of Violence & Crime | Group Served: | All Ages | Accessibility: | Wheelchair Accessible | Languages of Service: | English | |

Specialized Victims Assistance Program
#303, 3402-27th Ave.
Vernon, BC, V1T 5A8 Phone: (250) 542-3322 Fax: (250) 542-3224
Category: | Services for Victims of Violence & Crime | Accessibility: | Wheelchair Accessible | Languages of Service: | English | |

Vernon Women's Transition House Society
Box 625
Vernon, BC, V1T 6M6 Phone: (250) 542-1122 Fax: (250) 549-3347 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://vwths.shelternet.ca Hours: 7 days a week 24 hours
Operates a 24-hour emergency service providing women experiencing abusive relationships with support, information, and referrals to legal and social agencies. Shelter for women with or without their children providing a home-like atmosphere with supportive staff who will help you to help yourself. Staffed by women who are understanding of the needs of women and children in abusive relationships.
Offers shelter, counselling and information for women and children who have been physically or sexually abused. |
Category: | Services for Victims of Violence & Crime | Group Served: | Women | Accessibility: | Wheelchair Accessible | Languages of Service: | English | |

VictimLINK
, BC Fax: (604) 660-9415 Toll Free: 1-800-563-0808 TTY: 604 875-0885/text 604 836-6381 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.commuityinfo.bc.ca/victims.htm Hours: 7 days a week 24 hours a day
Victim support workers provide crisis support, information, and referrals to victims of family and sexual violence (including sexual assault, elder abuse, and adult survivors of physical or sexual abuse), and all other crimes.
Staff provide referrals to victim services, transition houses, and counselling resources, as well as providing information on the justice system, relevant federal and provincial legislation and programs, crime prevention, safety planning, protection order registry, and other resources as needed.
VictimLINK is funded by the provincial government. |
Category: | Services for Victims of Violence & Crime | Group Served: | All Ages | Languages of Service: | English | |

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