John Rudy Health Resource Centre

03/21/2026

We have a NEW event coming to Vernon...Counselling Options & Alternatives Event hosted by the John Rudy Health Resource Centre and we are looking for Private Practice Counsellors and Therapists to join as Vendors.

This event will be held on Wednesday April 15th from 2-7 at the Prestige Hotel located at 4411-32st Street (across from London Drugs)

These can be Family Counselors, Social Workers, Addiction Counselors, Marriage Counselors, Health Counselors and anyone who counsels someone to better their lives

We are also looking for Therapists of all types whether it be Music Therapy, Sound Therapy, Couples Therapy, Behavior Therapy and so much more

If this sounds like you we welcome you to learn more at by sending an email to info@johnrudyhealth.ca for your registration package

Your next client may be at the event just waiting to connect with you.

03/16/2026

Save the date: April 15, 2026 from 2pm to 7pm drop-in for the first ever Counselling Options & Alternatives Event hosted by the John Rudy Health Resource Centre.

We still have space for private practice counsellors and therapists to join as vendors. Your next client may be at the event just waiting to connect with you. To learn more and get a registration package email info@johnrudyhealth.ca

03/08/2026

We would like to honor all Women on International Women's Day

02/28/2026

Thank you and way to go!!!

02/24/2026

Our next Living Despite meeting with be TOMORROW...Wednesday February 25th from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Vernon Public Library in the Community Room upstairs (back to our old, bright, bigger room)

We will be having Marcia Leiva from Progression - Muscle Bone and Joint joining us and speaking on how chronic pain works, how does central sensitization and nervous system regulations play a part in your chronic pain.

Here is a little more information on who Marcia is and why she has a passion for helping her clients with chronic pain

Over the years as a physiotherapist, Marcia has developed a deep interest in the connection between the body and mind. She recognized early on that a person’s emotional and psychological well-being is fundamentally linked to their physical healing—and vice versa. This insight led her to pursue training in mindfulness and meditation, and in 2021, she completed Level 1 qualifications in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) from the Mindfulness Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health.

In her current practice, Marcia integrates her certification in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) with physiotherapy and mindfulness to support people living with chronic or persistent pain. This evidence-based approach works with the brain’s capacity for change, helping to rewire unhelpful pain patterns and create new pathways for healing. Mindfulness remains at the heart of her work—offering patients a compassionate, body-aware, and empowering path to recovery.

We will be providing this talk also by zoom if you are unable to attend but we would appreciate you contacting Chantelle at the John Rudy Health Resource Centre by email at info@johnrudyhealth.ca to receive the link for this talk

We look forward to seeing you there

02/02/2026

Thank you Castanet for writing this article about our fundraiser starting today...read all about it

A Vernon non-profit is using bingo to help people get healthy. The John Rudy Health Resource Centre is hosting a community health and wellness bingo event for all ages.

01/30/2026

Sign up for the Health and Wellness Bingo Fundraiser , , ,

01/24/2026

Guess what? Our founder and executive director is hitting the radio waves!

🎙✨ Tomorrow, Saturday January 24 at 1:00 PM feels kind of special…

The very first episode of Happy on Purpose airs on Valley FM 97.9 🎉

My first guest is the wonderful Chantelle Fairbrother,
Executive Director of the John Rudy Health Resource Centre.

We talked about community, care, leadership, and what it’s really like to hold space for people in real life — not just in theory.

I’m so proud this show is finally on air, and I’d love for you to listen in 💛
Tomorrow | 1:00 PM | Valley FM 97.9

01/21/2026

Here is a fun way to boost your health in February!

01/20/2026

Thank you to Morning Star for writing this article about our Living Despite group for those who struggle with chronic health conditions. We bring in professionals who speak to our group about how they can help us manage our lives better.

Here is the article to read all about it

Living Despite meets every 4th Wednesday of the month

01/20/2026

Hi everyone! Read the article on Vernon Morning Star about our Living Despite Group. Hope to see you at the next session!

Living Despite meets every 4th Wednesday of the month