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McKim Cottage Stabilization Unit

A short-stay and day program Crisis/Stabilization Treatment Centre providing a safe, structured and supervised therapeutic environment in a residential setting for adults with mental illness who are experiencing a crisis. more info

Address / Contact Info
916 Eleventh Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 7A6
Phone: (250) 352-2022
Fax: (250) 352-2023
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Nakusp Safe Home Program

Provides safe, confidential, and free temporary housing to women (and their children) fleeing violence or the risk of violence. more info

Address / Contact Info
Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services (ASLCS)
205 6th Avenue NW
, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R1
Call or text Safe Home (24/7): (250) 265-1843
ASLCS Office: (250) 265-3674
Fax: (250) 265-3378
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Nelson CARES Society - Affordable Housing

Offers a number of affordable housing possibilities in the Nelson Area. more info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson CARES Office, 100 - 205 Hall Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 0B4
Nelson CARES Office: (250) 352-6011
Fax: (250) 352-9855
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Nelson Committee on Homelessness (NCOH)

Brings together various Nelson organizations to seek solutions re homelessness.more info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson CARES Society
100 - 205 Hall Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 0B4
NCOH Office: (250) 352-6011 ext 5266
Nelson CARES Office: (250) 352-6011
Fax: (250) 352-9855
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Nelson Emergency Homeless Shelter "Stepping Stones"

An emergency shelter for those who find themselves without safe housing in the West Kootenay area.more info

Address / Contact Info
816 Vernon Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G4
Stepping Stones: (250) 352-9876
Nelson CARES Office: (250) 352-6011
Shelter Fax: (250) 352-9875
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Nova Vita Second Stage Program - Trail

A supportive program that includes housing for women (with or without children) who have left abusive relationships or have experienced past abuse.more info

Address / Contact Info
Phone: (250) 364-2665
Fax: (250) 364-1480
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Property Tax Deferment

A low interest loan program that assists qualifying BC homeowners in paying their annual property taxes.more info

Address / Contact Info
Tax Deferment Program
Office toll free: 1-888-355-2700
Office: (250) 387-0555
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Rental Assistance Program (RAP)

A BC Housing program which provides eligible low-income working families with monthly assistance to help with their monthly rent paymentsmore info

Address / Contact Info
BC Housing
101 - 4555 Kingsway
, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4V8
BC Housing Office: 1-800-257-7756
Phone: (604) 433-2218
Fax: (604) 439-4729
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Residential Tenancy Branch

Provides landlords and tenants with information about rights and responsibilities under BC's Residential Tenancy Act and Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act.more info

Address / Contact Info
400- 5021 Kingsway
, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4A5
Toll-free: 1-800-665-8779
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Salmo Safe Home Coordination

Serves women and their children who are in abusive family situations by offering support, Information, safety planning, refuge in a safe location and transportation to a Transition House.more info

Address / Contact Info
Salmo Community Resource Society (SCRS), Salmo Community Services Centre
311 Railway Avenue
, Salmo, BC, V0G 1Z0
Phone: (250) 357-2277
Fax: (250) 357-2385
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