Geographic Areas Served: Nelson - N. Kootenay Lake (Kaslo Area)

The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is paid to seniors who receive the Old Age Security (OAS) Pension and whose income is under certain thresholds.more info

The Old Age Security (OAS) Pension is paid to Canadian citizens or legal residents who are age 65 and over and who have met the residence requirements.more info

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

Provides help, through a transportation funding program, to runaway youth, ages 16 - 19, who want to return home.more info

Uses prescribed medications to treat people with opioid use disorders. more info

A free, drop-in clinic offering free information on sexuality, birth control, reproductive health and sexually transmitted infections. more info

Confidential phone line and website with information about sexuality, emergency contraception, birth control, relationships, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy options.more info

Educates, empowers and supports individuals and communities in the risk-reduction and treatment of osteoporosis.more info

Weekly food bank offering mostly non-perishable food items along with some fresh produce, frozen meals and hygiene productsmore info

Low cost hot lunch programmore info