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Senior Specific - N. Kootenay Lake (Kaslo Area)

Old Age Security Program: The Allowance and The Allowance for the Survivor

Benefits paid to the aged 60 to 64 spouse of a senior (or a deceased senior) who is receiving the Old Age Security Pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Certain other criteria must also be met.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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Penny Lane Apartments

A 10 unit subsidized housing project for singles, families, seniors and those with disabilities with rent geared to income.more info

Address / Contact Info
334 A Avenue
, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0
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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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Public Guardian and Trustee of BC

Office has information about powers of attorney, committees, representation agreements, wills and estates and can assist when a person is unable to manage his or her own affairs.more info

Address / Contact Info
700 - 808 West Hastings Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L3
Toll-Free via Service BC: 1-800-663-7867
Main Office: (604) 660-4444
Fax: (604) 660-0374
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Seniors First BC

Offers a number of programs and resources re legal rights and advocacy for seniors. more info

Address / Contact Info
310 - 1281 West Georgia Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3J7
Information Line (SAIL): 1-866-437-1940
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Seniors Mental Health & Substance Use Services (IHA) - Nelson & Kaslo Areas

Provides specialized assessments, treatment, case management and community support as well as caregiver support for people 65 years and oldermore info

Address / Contact Info
Interior Health, Nelson Mental Health and Substance Use Centre, Nelson Community Health Services Centre
902 11 Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 7A6
Case Manager, Senior Services : (250) 505-7265
Nelson MHSU Office: (250) 505-7247
MHSU Single Access #: 310-MHSU (6478)
Fax: (250) 505-7246
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Seniors' Health and Wellness Institute: Health Promotion Workshops

Offers free workshops on over 40 different issues and topics of particular interest to seniors including on health, safety, legal and financial.more info

Address / Contact Info
Theresa Buchner: (250) 367-9791
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SeniorsBC

Website for seniors, their families and caregivers contains resources for planning, health, safety and other relevant concerns.more info

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Service Canada Centre - Nelson

Offers information and support related to Government of Canada services and programsmore info

Address / Contact Info
Chako Mika Mall Main Floor
1125 Lakeside Drive
, Nelson, BC, V1L 5Z3
General Enquiries: 1-800-622-6232
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-926-9105
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Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)

Provides direct cash assistance to eligible renters who are seniors, aged 60 or over and meet other requirements.more info

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