Volunteer Vernon - a quick link to the Social Planning Council's Volunteer Bureau. Gateway Shelter Brochure (890Kb PDF) Contact numbers: Women’s Floor: 250 260-2786 Phone/Fax Men’s Floor: 250 260-2792 Phone/Fax Intake/Resource Floor: 250 260-2769 Phone Vernon Women's Transition House - A Safe Haven for women and children seeking refuge from violence. 24 Hour Help Line Number (250) 542-1122 Vernon Survival Guide - revised January 2010 (550 Kb PDF) The North Okanagan Early Childhood Development Coalition: building community partnerships dedicated to healthy child development through ongoing research, strong communication & coordinated delivery of a continuum of preventive & support services. City of Vernon Community Links 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. Independent Living Vernon - an alternative approach to traditional medical/rehabilitation services for those with disabilities. Tel 250 545-9292 Toll-Free 1-877-288-1088 Email [email protected] Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (closed between 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm for lunch) 3402 27th Avenue, Suite 107, Vernon Smart Growth BC is a provincial non-governmental organization devoted to fiscally, socially and environmentally responsible land use and development. Legal Services Society (Legal Aid) Legal aid includes representation by a lawyer, legal advice, and legal information. Priority is given to people with low incomes Charity Channel - the professional home of non-profit sector professionals. 1 800 O-Canada 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. Interior Health has established a central Patient Care Quality Office to receive, record, track and resolve complaints through Health Service Area Patient Care Quality Officers. The Patient Care Quality Officer is the liaison between patients, clients, residents and Interior Health regarding concerns, complaints or unmet needs. Phone toll-free: 1-877-442 2001 or email [email protected]