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Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society (SenCoord)

Supports and involves seniors by providing information, referrals and advocacy.more info

Address / Contact Info
719 Vernon Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3
Phone: (250) 352-6008
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Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry

Provides information, support, education and training with regard to personal planning, including Representation Agreementsmore info

Address / Contact Info
2391 Crescent Way
, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3M1
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Old Age Security Program - Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is paid to seniors who receive the Old Age Security (OAS) Pension and whose income is under certain thresholds.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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Old Age Security Program - Old Age Security Pension

The Old Age Security (OAS) Pension is paid to Canadian citizens or legal residents who are age 65 and over and who have met the residence requirements.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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Old Age Security Program - The Allowance, The Allowance for the Survivor

Benefits paid to the aged 60 to 64 spouse of a senior (or a deceased senior) who is receiving the Old Age Security Pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Certain other criteria must also be met.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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Public Guardian and Trustee of BC

Office has information about powers of attorney, committees, representation agreements, wills and estates and can assist when a person is unable to manage his or her own affairs.more info

Address / Contact Info
700 - 808 West Hastings Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L3
Toll-Free via Service BC: 1-800-663-7867
Main Office: (604) 660-4444
Fax: (604) 660-0374
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Public Guardian and Trustee of BC - Child and Youth Services

Upholds and protects the rights of all British Columbians under the age of 19.more info

Address / Contact Info
700 - 808 West Hastings Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L3
Toll-Free via Service BC: 1-800-663-7867
Guardianship & Trust Services: (604) 775-3480
Legal Services: (604) 660-3040
Fax: (604) 775-2429
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Service BC Centre (Government Agent) - Trail

Provides information on Provincial Government programs and can provide many direct services either online or in-person.more info

Address / Contact Info
1520 Bay Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 4B3
Office: (250) 364-0591
Service BC Info: 1-800-663-7867
Fax: (250) 364-0561
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Service BC Centre (Government Agents) - Grand Forks

Provides information on Provincial Government programs and can provide many direct services either online or in-person.more info

Address / Contact Info
7290 2nd Street
, Grand Forks, BC, V0H 1H0
Office: (240) 442-4306
Service BC Info: 1-800-663-7867
Fax: (250) 442-4317
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Service BC Centre (Government Agents) - Kaslo

Provides information on Provincial Government programs and can provide many direct services either online or in-person.more info

Address / Contact Info
413 - 4th Street
, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0
Office: (250) 353-2219
Service BC Info: 1-800-663-7867
Fax: (250) 353-2316
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