Gov't / Legal / Complaints / Advocacy - Advocacy / Human Rights
Mental Health & Substance Use Advisory Councils - West Kootenay Boundary
Members, who may be consumers, friends and / or family members, act as advisors to the local mental health system and as consumer advocates.more info
Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Consumer, Family and Peer Support - WKB Region
Program provides long term support to individuals and family members of those with a mental illness and / or substance usemore info
Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society (SenCoord)
Supports and involves seniors by providing information, referrals and advocacy.more info
Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime (OFOVC)
Appointed by the Government of Canada to promote access to federal programs and services for victims and addresses complaints from the public about issues that fall within the federal mandate relating to victims of crime more info
Office of the Veterans Ombudsman
Works to ensure that Veterans and their families are treated fairly and have access to the programs and services that contribute to their wellbeing. Also studies and recommends ways to make these programs better.more info
Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN)
Assists families to develop a Personal Future Plan for their relative who is living with a disability.more info
Poverty Advocacy Program - Trail & Boundary Areas
Free advocacy services for those on a low income concerned with income & disability assistance, tenancy, CPP Plan Disability, EI, debt, and other income support related programs.more info
PovNet
Representative for Children and Youth
Supports children, youth, young adults and families who need help in dealing with various government services as well as advocating for changes to the system itself.more info
Seniors First BC
Offers a number of programs and resources re legal rights and advocacy for seniors. more info