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Geographic Areas Served: Nakusp - Boundary (Grand Forks Area)

Wavefront Centre for Communication Accessibiliy

Committed to providing services that empower Deaf, Deafblind, Deafened and Hard of Hearing individuals.more info

Address / Contact Info
2005 Quebec Street
, Vancouver, BC, V5T 2Z6
Head Office: (604) 736-7391
TTY: (604) 736-2527
Fax: (604) 736-4381
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West Kootenay Boundary Caregiver Support

A free service for unpaid family or friend caregivers (19 years +) who care for someone 55 years of age or older. Offers 1 to 1 emotional support, peer support groups, healthcare information, navigation and/or referrals.more info

Address / Contact Info
102B - 518 Lake Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4C6
Information Line: 1-888-212-2337
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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

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
Kootenay Social Support Society
Program Manager: (250) 551-6190
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West Kootenay Regional Arts Council

Provides training, consultation, communication, coordination and animation to assist local arts councils in carrying out their activities more effectively.more info

Address / Contact Info
1 - 619B Front Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4B6
Phone: (250) 352-2421
Toll-free: 1-800-850-2787
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West Kootenay Volunteer Driver Program

Provides transportation to residents of the West Kootenay region to attend medical appointments. Clients are matched with driver volunteers, and pay a portion of the travel costs associated with their trip.more info

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Castlegar Community Services
1695 Columbia Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J1
Coordinator: (250) 365-2104 Ext 225
Office: (250) 365-2104
Fax: (250) 365-2154
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WINS Transition House - Trail

24/7 support and safe, free shelter from abuse, violence or the threat of abuse or violence to women (includes their children and pets).more info

Address / Contact Info
Trail Family & Individual Resource (FAIR) Centre Society
Transition House (24/7): (250) 364-1543
Trail FAIR Society: (250) 364-2326
Fax: (250) 364-1480
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WorkBC Centre - Nakusp

Offers a wide range of services and programs to support both job seekers and employers, including programs for workers with disabilities and youth.more info

Address / Contact Info
Nakusp WorkBC Employment Services Centre
205 6th Avenue NW
, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R1
Phone: (250) 265-3318
Toll-free: 1-855-265-3318
Fax: (250) 265-3378
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Workers Advisers Office (WAO)

Advisers provide direct assistance in resolving claims problems with WorkSafeBC and gather medical and other evidence to advance the inquiry system.more info

Address / Contact Info
Workers Advisers Kelowna Office
420 - 1726 Dolphin Avenue
, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9R9
Toll-free: 1-800-663-4261
Kelowna Office Fax: (250) 717-2010
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Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal

An Independent Tribunal which can be asked to hear appeals to decisions made by the WorkSafeBC Review Division regarding claims and benefits.more info

Address / Contact Info
150 - 4600 Jacombs Road
, Richmond, BC, V6V 3B1
Toll-free: 1-800-663-2782
Phone: (604) 664-7800
Fax: (604) 664-7898
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