Turning Points Collaborative Society

• New Vernon, B.C. supportive housing building set to open

  Excitement, tears, and nervousness as new tenants learn they have a spot in Vernon's nearly-finished 52-unit supportive housing building.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2022
  
• Construction begins on Vernon, B.C. permanent supportive housing

  The development of supportive-housing units in Vernon, B.C., will save on construction time and costs by using already-constructed modular homes that are in storage in Penticton.

  Health

  Jun 6, 2022
  
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• Province buys Polson Park Motel in Vernon, B.C. for permanent housing units

  Each of the 29 units in the two-storey motel has its own washroom and kitchenette and will become a permanent home for those who already lived in it throughout the pandemic. 

  Politics

  Mar 31, 2022
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• Vernon addictions treatment centre among those getting funding for more beds

  "Eight more treatment beds mean so many more people will get the chance to save their life. It really is that simple in my eyes. More beds equal more lives saved."

  News

  Feb 19, 2021
• Okanagan man shares personal story to highlight urgent need for more addiction treatment beds

  Bill's Place is 20-bed government subsidized addictions treatment facility operated by the not-for-profit organization Turning Points Collaborative Society.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2021
• B.C. Housing responds to petition to move West Kelowna temporary housing facility

  Nearby residents no longer want the motel used to house the vulnerable and have started an online petition to try to change that.

  Canada

  Jun 24, 2020
• New pet-friendly Vernon shelter features more storage, space for couples

  All of these features may help encourage the city's homeless population to use shelters instead of sleeping rough.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2019