Basic Needs / Support - Geographic Areas Served: Nakusp - N. Kootenay Lake (Kaslo Area)

A monthly payment from the BC government that helps eligible BC families to meet the costs of child care.more info

Offers free, confidential, 24/7 temporary refuge and supportive services for women and their children leaving relationship violence. more info

Food bank open each week on Thursdays & Fridays more info

Medical Bus is currently out of Commission. Phone # will connect to a volunteer driver program. more info

Combined with Canada Child Benefit and provides eligible BC families monthly payments for each child under eighteen years of age.more info

Low-income seniors and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have access to the BC Bus Pass Program. The pass is valid in communities served by BC Transit or Translink. more info

Provides a free service available to families in British Columbia who are eligible to receive or pay family support.more info

Provides opportunities for lower-income families, seniors and pregnant women to buy fresh, local food at BC farmers' markets.more info

Website contains comprehensive information and links regarding BC Government family and social supports more info

Includes listings of public housing managed by BC Housing and buildings operated by non-profit societies and housing co-operatives.more info