Stopping the
Violence Women’s
Counselling
For women leaving or living with abuse

250-558-3850 x222
Vernon

250-540-0127
Armstrong/Enderby

Our counsellors provide free and confidential counselling services, in a safe environment, to women who have or are experiencing violence or abuse.
We provide support and information while focusing on your needs and safety.
What is Abuse?
Physical abuse includes:
- Pushing, shaking, shoving
- Hitting, kicking
- Choking, restraining
- Deprivation of food, sleep
- Forced/unwanted sex
- Stalking, harassment
- Throwing objects
- Using weapons
- Threats to harm you, your children, family, pets or possessions
Other forms of abuse:
- Name calling
- Jealousy
- Controlling money
- Keeping you from work
- Manipulation
- Mind games
- Isolating you from friends, family or support services
You are not responsible for your partner’s violence.
We can help you take steps towards safety. Call us to speak with someone about your situation.
Women’s Outreach Program
For women leaving or living with abuse

778-212-3259
To speak with someone about your situation

Our outreach worker provides free and confidential mobile support services to women who or are experiencing violence or abuse.
We provide support and information while focusing on your needs and safety.
Services are provided throughout the North Okanagan.
What is Abuse?
Physical abuse includes
- Pushing, shaking, shoving
- Hitting, kicking
- Choking, restraining
- Deprivation of food, sleep
- Forced/unwanted sex or touching
- Stalking, harassment
- Throwing objects
- Using weapons
- Threats to harm you, your children, family, pets or possessions
Other forms of abuse
- Name calling
- Jealousy
- Controlling money
- Keeping you from work or school
- Manipulation
- Mind games
- Isolating you from friends, family or support services
You are not responsible for your partner’s violence.
We can help you take steps towards by providing individual support, to family court or, help with forms, safety planning, help to find housing or apply income assistance and provide referrals to other services.
PEACE Child and Youth Counselling
For children who have experienced family conflict

Vernon
250-558-3850 ext. 202
For more information

Armstrong
250-546-6744
For more information

Our counsellors provide free counselling services, in a safe environment, to children and youth who have experienced violence or abuse in their home.
We provide an opportunity for children to share their feelings, learn coping strategies and on healthy relationships.
Parents are provided programming to support their parenting.
How does family conflict affect children?
Impacts can include:
- Fear
- Anxiety
- Trouble sleeping
- Aggression
- Depression
- Problems with peers and at school
Children and youth living in homes where violence occurs are impacted by their environment. This is a program specifically designed to meet their needs and assist in their ongoing development.
This program serves children and youth ages 5 to 18 years.
Support to Young Parents
For pregnancy and parenting support for young mothers and their children

250-549-2887
For more information contact

The Support to Young Parents Program provides support to pregnant and parenting teens and young women (ages 15—24) in a residential setting.
Services include:
- An apartment with affordable rent
- Parenting support, information, and referrals
- Life skills and Personal growth groups
- Peer relationship development
- Supportive counselling
Referral Process
- Phone Program staff at 250-549-2887
- Tour the program (bring a support person if you wish)
- If you are interested, a meeting will be held with the staff, your social worker (if you have one) and you.
- You may be placed on a wait list
- You will arrange with Income Assistance for rental support if no other income
Assessment is provided at Transition House prior to acceptance
Homelessness Prevention Program

250-558-0171
For a confidential intake

Homelessness Prevention Program assists women who have experienced violence and are homeless or at risk of homelessness to find and/or maintain housing. This includes women leaving corrections and hospital systems.
Support includes
- Directly engaging to assess individual and family’s housing needs
- Connecting to affordable housing
- Referring to appropriate resources
- Providing rental supplements if eligible
- Providing ongoing support and follow up
Community Based Victim Services
For victims of sexual or domestic violence

250-542-3322
To speak to someone about your situation
Suite 210, Vernon Courthouse
Monday – Friday
8:30am to 4:30pm

Community based victim services provides free and confidential services women and men who have experienced violence in an intimate relationship, sexual assault, elder abuse or criminal harassment/stalking.
We provide specialized support for working with the criminal justice system.
Services Provided
- Help understanding the court process
- Court orientation and preparation
- Accompaniment to court and updates on proceedings
- Support to apply for Crime Victim Assistance funding
- Support to write a victim impact statement
- Safety Planning
- Emotional support
- Anonymous reporting of sexual assault
- Services are provided throughout the North Okanagan
Oak Centre – Child and Youth Advocacy

778-475-2920
By Appointment Only
oakcentrevernon.ca
Oak Centre is a warm and welcoming place where children and youth who have experienced abuse, sexual assault, or witnessed a crime such as domestic violence can be interviewed by the RCMP and child protection workers. The aim of Oak Centre is to minimize the trauma a child feels when disclosing abuse, assault, or speaking about what they may have witnessed. Our Child and Youth Advocate, located at Oak Centre, supports both the child and the caregivers throughout the process, ensuring they receive the supportive services they require along their journey to long-term healing.

Equine Therapy

250-309-0351
Contact Wendy for more information

Equine-assisted therapy is an experiential therapeutic form where horses participate as co-counsellors. The model applied at The Equine Connection uses a combination of the concepts of natural horsemanship, play therapy, story-telling, and problem-solving exercises.
Sexual Assault Services

250-309-6733
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

250-542-1122
For immediate help, 24/7

A confidential hospital and community based emergency service which provides sensitive and supportive care for anyone, 13 and over, who has been sexually assaulted. All children under 13 will be assessed and referred appropriately.

We acknowledge that our workplace is within the northern part of the unceded Okanagan First Nation Territory and that many descendants of the Suqnaquinx (Suk‑anok‑can) still live here.
Transition
House
HELP IS AVAILABLE 24/7 INCLUDING HOLIDAYS
250-542-1122