Turning Points Collaborative

Building community. Strengthening people.

To build and deliver programs and services to strengthen life skills and provide opportunities for people in need.

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

We offer a continuum of care by providing wrap-around services from employment, housing, addictions recovery, to shelter & outreach programs

By donating you are helping to build community & strengthen people. Click the link & donate today
https://t.co/Dd2LsULqpP… #GivingTuesday

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

“As my dad used to say, ‘You need to all be rowing in the same direction or you go nowhere.' Teamwork is a Vernon hallmark. I think we have something here to be really proud of and I am proud to have played a small part in helping create it.” — Blair Peden
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[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

This Christmas will be a little different due to Covid, but you can still make monetary donations with funds raised going towards Christmas gifts for our folks experiencing poverty and homelessness.

https://t.co/y5XR5nrfIC

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

National Addictions Awareness Week Nov. 22 to 28

Society needs to change its approach and view people dealing with substance use disorders as people with a health issue not criminals or addicts.

@TPC_Okanagan #ChangeBeginsWithMe #NAAW https://t.co/yv4ghifKdz

[Interior Health @Interior_Health]

It’s National Addiction Awareness Week. Canadian are taking action to help people dealing with substance use and addiction. Here are some ideas on how you can make change: https://t.co/4whgeNyHYs #ChangeBeginsWithMe #NAAW

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

#InternationalDayofViolenceAgainstWomen

[BC Government News @BCGovNews]

During crises like this pandemic, women face increased risk of violence, loss of livelihoods, & other threats. Now, more than ever, we need to support & look out for people experiencing gender-based violence, even as we keep apart. #16Days Learn more: https://t.co/GyLEuuLp8h

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

If we don’t prevent family violence we perpetuate it & condone it in our silence. Family violence, intimate partner violence, violence against women, these are community issues and we have a community responsibility to end it
@ArchwaySociety #Believe #Act https://t.co/DxzLynSuXc

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

If we don’t prevent family violence we perpetuate it and condone it in our silence

Family violence, intimate partner violence, violence against women, these are community issues and we have a community responsibility to end it.

#InternationalDayofViolenceAgainstWomen

[Archway Society for Domestic Peace @ArchwaySociety]

Today is The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Women worldwide continue to face unacceptable levels of violence. For more information on what YOU can do to help visit https://t.co/IqMmJp5WN5

#bemyvoice #makethecall #courageovercomfort

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

Take notice, understand, take action & be part of the awareness campaign

Take notice: Don’t ignore it
Understand: Listen without criticism/judgment
Take action: Know who to call/be prepared to help
Be part of the awareness campaign: Share the awareness posts on your social media

[Archway Society for Domestic Peace @ArchwaySociety]

We all have a role to play in preventing domestic violence, which is why we are asking our community to join the conversation.
#listen #believe #act #bemyvoice #makethecall #courageovercomfort #enddomesticviolence #endfamilyviolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness
@TPC_Okanagan

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PLEASE SHARE.

@Interior_Health has issued a drug alert for #Vernon, British Columbia.

A bright blue sample sold as “Electric Blue Fentanyl” tested positive with FTIR drug checking for both fentanyl and benzodiazepine (etizolam).

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

Nov. 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020.
On this day, we honour the memory of the lives lost & recognize the highly disproportionate number of assaults & murders committed on transgendered persons.
We must continue to speak up & advocate for the rights and dignity of all.

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

Today is World Kindness Day.

We shouldn't need a reason to act with kindness, but since it is here, let the day inspire you to act in kindness to someone, anyone.

This year, right now, perhaps more than ever before, we need to show each other kindness.

#WorldKindessDay

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

We know that in the coming days, weeks & months ahead, more community members experiencing poverty & homelessness, or facing barriers to stable housing, will be seeking access to Turning Points programs & services, including a safe, warm place to shelter.
https://t.co/iwOgIwsijJ

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

My Place is helping to shape a safer, healthier, more inclusive Vernon, British Columbia.

[BC Housing @BC_Housing]

New supportive homes in Vernon are building lives and community. Find out how Turning Points Collaborative Society (TPCS) worked w/former homeless community members to create 56 safe, secure homes: https://t.co/RHjhPZMo9D #SupportiveHousing @TPC_Okanagan @CityofVernon

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

Turning Points would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the new MLA-elect for Vernon-Monashee, Harwinder Sandhu of the NDP.

https://t.co/GewcK2QG8y

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

ICYMI: Is supportive housing costly for tax-payers?

Studies show the cost of providing supportive housing is less than the cost of providing the health and
public safety services needed to address homelessness.

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

ICYMI: Will supportive housing change my neighbourhood?

Many supportive housing residents have an existing connection with the neighbourhood and report experiencing positive interactions with neighbours after they moved in.

@BC_Housing

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

ICYMI: Will supportive housing affect property values in my neighbourhood?

Studies show that property values immediately surrounding supportive housing sites typically keep pace with the trends of the surrounding municipality.

@BC_Housing #Vernonbc #Okanagan

[Turning Points Collaborative @TPC_Okanagan]

ICYMI: What is supportive housing?

Supportive housing provides a home with access to on-site supports to ensure people can achieve and maintain housing stability.

@BC_Housing #Vernonbc #Okanagan