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Basic Needs / Support - Arrow & Slocan Lakes (Nakusp)

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 Living BC (CLBC) - West Kootenay Boundary Centre

Funds supports and services to adult with developmental disabilities or those with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disordermore info

Address / Contact Info
620 17th Street
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4G7
Castlegar Office: (250) 365-8558
BC Office: 1-877-660-2522
Fax: (250) 365-8560
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Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - Fauquier, Burton, Edgewood, Arrow Park

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
Fauquier United Concerned Citizens Foundation
214 Maple Street
, Fauquier, BC, V0G 1K0
Deborah Bleakney-McAulay: (250) 269-7570
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Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - Nakusp Area

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
Nakusp Seniors Hall, 210 8th Avenue NW
, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R0
Heather Davidson: (250) 265-3372
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Consumer Protection BC

Protects consumers and encourages fair business practices.more info

Address / Contact Info
Office (voicemail only): (888) 564-9963 ext 1
Fax: (250) 920-7181
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Credit Counselling Society

A non-profit credit counselling service dedicated to helping consumers resolve debt and money problems and gain control over their finances.more info

Address / Contact Info
Head Office
225 - 625 Agnes Street
, New Westminster, BC, V3M 5Y4
Toll-free: 1-888-527-8999
Fax (toll-free): 1-888-520-8008
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Dinners at Home - New Denver

Low cost, nutritious frozen meals which can be re-heated at home. more info

Address / Contact Info
Slocan Community Health Centre
401 Galena Avenue
, New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0
Health Centre: 250-358-7911 ext 0
Fax: (250) 358-7117
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Employment and Income Assistance (Welfare) - Nakusp

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)
204 6th Avenue NW (Service BC Office)
, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R0
Income Assistance: 1-866-866-0800
Nakusp Service BC Office: (250) 265-4865
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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