Senior Specific - Abuse / Crisis - Crisis Intervention
Crisis and Support Phone / Chat Lines
Help available 24 hours a day/7 days a week on several specialized crisis and support lines. Confidential, one-to-one conversation with a volunteer listener specially trained to provide crisis intervention, psychological first aid, support and resource information.more info
Interior Crisis Line & Crisis Chat Services: 1-888-353-2273(CARE)
Toll free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week phone line answered by trained staff and volunteers available to listen, provide information, referral and support in an anonymous and confidential manner.more info
Nelson Elder Abuse Prevention Program
Services once provided by the Nelson Elder Abuse Prevention Program (EAPP) are now being offered through 2 other Nelson agencies, with The Advocacy Centre providing various support services and the Nelson Public Library offering educational workshops and events.more info
Seniors First BC
Offers a number of programs and resources re legal rights and advocacy for seniors. more info