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Basic Needs / Support - Service Available in: English Language - N. Kootenay Lake (Kaslo Area)

BC Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program - Kaslo Area

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

Address / Contact Info
Food Hub, Kaslo Community Services Society
Basement, St. Andrew's United Church , 500 4th Street
, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0
Food Hub: (250) 353-7120
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BC Government Family and Social Supports

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

Address / Contact Info
Web Links Website

Boundary Second Stage Housing Program

Provides 1 year of housing and supports for women with or without children, who have left an abusive relationship, and/or are at risk of violence.more info

Address / Contact Info
Boundary Women's Coalition
Phone: (250) 442-3131
Toll-free: 1-855-441-3131
Fax: (250) 442-3600
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Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Collects information on fraud and identity theft and provides information on past and current scams, frauds & cybercrimes affecting Canadians.more info

Address / Contact Info
Report Fraud & Cybercrime: 1-888-495-8501
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Canadian Dental Care Plan

Dental Insurance for those Canadians not already covered by a provincial or private dental insurance plan and who meet other requirementsmore info

Address / Contact Info
Phone: 1(833) 537-4342
Phone (TTY): 1(833) 677-6262
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Cancer Travel and Accommodation Services - BC

Provides financial grants, air and ground transportation and accommodation for those needing cancer related medical services more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Cancer Society - BC & Yukon
575 West 10th Avenue
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4C3
Info Help Line: 1-888-939-3333
Fax: (250) 712-2275
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Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - Nelson, Kaslo, Salmo & Slocan Valley

A free outreach service, sponsored by the Canada Revenue Agency, that provides trained volunteers to prepare basic income tax returns for low income individuals unable to do so themselves. more info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson Seniors Coordinating Society
719 Vernon Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3
Phone: (250) 352-6008
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Employment and Income Assistance (Welfare) - Kaslo

Assists individuals and families in need and provides services that move people towards sustainable employment when possible.more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR)
413 4th Street (Service BC Office)
, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0
Income Assistance: 1-866-866-0800
Kaslo Service BC Office: (250) 353-2219
Income Assistance Fax: 1-855-771-8700
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Employment Insurance - Benefits

Available to EI eligible workers who must be absent from work for various reasons.more info

Address / Contact Info
EI Inquiries: 1-800-206-7218
Submit Reports: 1-800-531-7555
TTY: EI Enquiries: 1-800-529-3742
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Health Connections Accessible Transportation - Kaslo, Salmo, Nakusp, Boundary

Provides communities with accessible transportation options to non-emergency medical appointments. If space available, others may also ride.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Transit - West Kootenay & Boundary Transit Systems
Toll-free: 1-855-993-3100
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