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ANKORS: AIDS Network Outreach & Support Society

Provides a variety of confidential support, harm reduction, advocacy education & prevention services for those living with and at the greatest risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis Cmore info

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Nelson (West Kootenay) Office, 101 Baker Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H1
Nelson Office: 1-800-421-2437
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Dental Care Assistance for Children - Nelson Area

Dental Health Community Program staff will try to help low income children to obtain necessary urgent dental care both in terms of accessing limited funds and with information about participating dentists.more info

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Interior Health, Nelson Community Health Services Centre
902 11 Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 7A6
Dental Health: (250) 505-7244
Nelson Health Centre: (250) 505-7200
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Early Childhood Dental Development Program - Nelson Area

Promotes oral health in young children as an important part of health care through prevention, education and advocacy.more info

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Nelson Community Health Services Centre
902 11 Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 7A6
Dental Program: (250) 505-7244
Nelson Health Centre: (250) 505-7200
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Nelson and Area Hospice

Hospice palliative care is for anyone facing life-threatening illness.more info

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Nelson and District Hospice Society
102B - 518 Lake Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4C6
Phone: (250) 352-2337
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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

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632 Front Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4B7
Phone: (778) 463-2232
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