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BC Healthy Kids Program

Helps low-income families with costs associated with basic dental care, optical care and hearing assistance for their children.more info

Address / Contact Info
Information Line: 1-866-866-0800
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BC Hospice Palliative Care Association

Umbrella association whose mission is to provide a leadership role with its member organizations and individuals, so as to ensure quality of care for BC residents faced with a life-threatening illness, death and bereavement.more info

Address / Contact Info
1100 - 1200 West 73rd Avenue
, Vancouver, BC, V6P 6G5
Toll-free: 1-877-410-6297
Phone: (604) 267-7024
Fax: (604) 267-7026
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BC PharmaCare

Provides coverage of eligible prescription drugs and medical supplies through several drug plans. For most PharmaCare plans, enrollment in the Medical Services Plan of B.C. (MSP) is required.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-663-7100
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Beautiful Beginnings (Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)) - Castlegar

Free program that supports pregnant and parenting mothers to give birth to healthy babies through meals, food vouchers, vitamin supplements and educational opportunities.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Family Place (KFP), Neighbourhood House
767 11th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Program Coordinator: (778) 460-5103
KFP Office: (250) 365-8448
Fax: (250) 365-5792
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Bellies 2 Babies

A free drop-in program for parents expecting a new baby. more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society, The Family Place
312 Silica Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4M5
Cathy: (250) 352-6678 ext 1
Fax: (250) 354-2055
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Better at Home - Boundary

Helps seniors with simple day-to-day tasks so that they can continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities.more info

Address / Contact Info
Boundary Family Services (BFS), Glanville Family Centre
1200 Central Avenue
, Grand Forks, BC, V0H 1H0
Better at Home: (250) 442-2267
Toll Free: (877) 442-5355 ext 40243
Rachel Warriner,Coordinator: (250) 444-0685
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Better At Home Program - Arrow Lakes

Provides many services to keep seniors in their homes. Costs based on a sliding scale depending on income. more info

Address / Contact Info
Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services Society
205 6th Avenue NW
, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R1
Better at Home Coordinator: (250) 265-8747
ASLCS Office: (250) 265-3674
Fax: (250) 265-3378
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Better at Home Program - Castlegar

Helps seniors with simple day-to-day tasks so that they can continue to live independently in their own homes and remain connected to their communities.more info

Address / Contact Info
Castlegar and District Community Services Society
1007 2nd Street
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1Y4
Sandi McCreight : (250) 365-2104 Ext 223
Michelle Postnikoff: (250) 365-2104 Ext 225
Fax: (250) 365-2154
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Better at Home Program - Lower Columbia (Trail Area)

Helps seniors with simple day-to-day tasks so they can continue to live independently in their own homes & remain connected to community.more info

Address / Contact Info
Trail Family and Individual Resource (FAIR) Centre Society
2079 Columbia Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 1K7
Phone: (250) 364-2326 Ext 233
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Better at Home Program - Salmo

Helps seniors with simple day-to-day tasks so they can continue to live independently in their own homes & remain connected to community.more info

Address / Contact Info
Salmo Community Resources Society, Salmo Community Services Centre
311 Railway Avenue
, Salmo, BC, V0G 1Z0
Coordinator: (250) 357-2277 ext 202
Fax: (250) 357-2385
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