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Senior Specific - Arrow & Slocan Lakes (Nakusp Area)

SeniorsBC

Website for seniors, their families and caregivers contains resources for planning, health, safety and other relevant concerns.more info

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Service Canada Centre - Nelson

Offers information and support related to Government of Canada services and programsmore info

Address / Contact Info
Chako Mika Mall Main Floor
1125 Lakeside Drive
, Nelson, BC, V1L 5Z3
General Enquiries: 1-800-622-6232
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-926-9105
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Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)

Provides direct cash assistance to eligible renters who are seniors, aged 60 or over and meet other requirements.more info

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BC Housing
101 - 4555 Kingsway
, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4V8
Toll-free: 1-800-257-7756
Phone: (604) 433-2218
Fax: (604) 439-4729
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Spectrum Home and Family Care

Provides many services to help keep seniors in their homes including personal care, housekeeping, downsizing, home and yard maintenance.more info

Address / Contact Info
4905 Highway 31
, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0
Office: (250) 265-3842
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The Pavilion

A Long Term Care Facility for those requiring 24/7 complex care. more info

Address / Contact Info
Slocan Community Health Centre
401 Galena Avenue
, New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0
Home Health Assessment / Intake: 1-800-707-8550
Office: (250) 358-7911
Fax: (250) 358-7117
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

Provides services and benefits for current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and their families more info

Address / Contact Info
Kelowna Office
313 - 471 Queensway Avenue
, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6S5
Toll-free: 1-866-522-2122
Phone (TTY): (833) 921-0071
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West Kootenay Boundary Caregiver Support

A free service for unpaid carers ( eg. family, friends, neighbours) who care for highly vulnerable seniors. Offers emotional support, check-ins, and information about community resources.more info

Address / Contact Info
102B - 518 Lake Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4C6
Toll Free Support Line: 1-888-212-2337
Direct Support Line: (250) 505-4272
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West Kootenay Community TEETH Clinic Society

Offers dental care at a reduced cost to West Kootenay Boundary residents living on a low income more info

Address / Contact Info
632 Front Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4B7
Phone: (778) 463-2232
Fax: (778) 463-2242
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West Kootenay Nav-CARE Collective

Offers free volunteer outreach services designed to support persons living with declining health due to life-limiting or chronic illness as well as for those who are living with other quality of life concerns.more info

Address / Contact Info
Erin, WK Nav-CARE Program Manager: (613) 795-2460
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