Health Services (208) Mental Health / Counselling (177) Substance Use / Addictions (61) Condition Specific Info / Support (70) Medical Clinics & Private Health Providers (118) Basic Needs / Support (200) Abuse / Neglect (79) Children, Youth & Families (173) Senior Specific (267) Education / Employment / Development (167) Gov't / Legal / Complaints / Advocacy (166) Cultural / Recreation / Social / Religious (193)  
Questions or comments?
Send us feedback

Basic Needs / Support

Employment and Income Assistance (Welfare) Office - Nelson

Assists individuals and families in need and provides services that move people towards sustainable employment when possible.more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR)
566 Stanley Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 1N2
Toll-free: 1-866-866-0800
Fax (toll-free): 1-855-771-8757
Web Links Website Website

Employment Insurance - Benefits

Available to EI eligible workers who must be absent from work for various reasons.more info

Address / Contact Info
EI Inquiries: 1-800-206-7218
Submit Reports: 1-800-531-7555
TTY: EI Enquiries: 1-800-529-3742
Web Links Website

Family Maintenance Enforcement Program - Enrolment

Anyone with a maintenance order or agreement filed in a BC court can enrol in the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program (FMEP) at no cost. more info

Address / Contact Info
Phone: (250) 220-4040
Service BC: Ask to be transferred: 1-800-663-7867
Fax: (250) 220-4053
Web Links Website

Family Maintenance Enforcement Program, Northern and Interior Client Office

Responsible, under the Family Maintenance Enforcement Act, for monitoring and enforcing of all maintenance orders and agreements that are filed with it.more info

Address / Contact Info
Client Office: 1-800-663-3933
Client Information Line: 1-800-668-3637
Fax: (250) 434-6033
Web Links Website

First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society

Creates greater understanding of and advocacy for legislation, policy and practice so that all children and youth in BC have the rights, opportunities and resources required to thrive.more info

Address / Contact Info
Phone: (604) 288-8102
Web Links Website Email

Food Bank - Greenwood & Midway

Food Hampers for residents of Greenwood and Midway. more info

Address / Contact Info
401 North Kimberley Avenue
, Greenwood, BC, V0H 1J0
Karen: (250) 449-2279
Martin: (250) 449-1978
Web Links Website

Food Cupboard - Kootenay Kids

For those that may need extra support making their own food cupboards last through the month. Basic toiletries are also available. more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society, Family Place
312 Silica Street,
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4M5
Phone: (250) 352-6678
Web Links Website

Foster Children Educational Funding

Administers several bursaries and funds for current and former BC foster children who wish to continue their education.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Foster Parents Association Provincial Office
208 - 20641 Logan Avenue
, Langley, BC, V3A 7R3
Toll-free: 1-800-663-9999
Phone: (604) 544-1110
Web Links Website Email

Frozen Meals - Meat Pies

Frozen homemade meat pies which include Turkey, Chicken, Beef and Hamburger. These are made by the Legion Auxiliary ladies. Phone or drop-in to order, pick up only. more info

Address / Contact Info
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 11
2141 Columbia Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 1K8
Phone: (250) 364-1422

Frozen Meals Program (Dinners at Home) - Nakusp

Low cost, nutritious frozen meals which can be re-heated at home. more info

Address / Contact Info
Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services (ASLCS)
205 6th Avenue NW
, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R1
Anne: (250) 265-3670 Ext 213
Fax: (250) 265-3378
Web Links Website Email