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

Service BC Centre (Government Agents) - Nakusp

Provides information on Provincial Government programs and can provide many direct services either online or in-person.more info

Address / Contact Info
204 - 6th Avenue
, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R0
Office: (250) 265-4865
Service BC Info: 1-800-663-7867
Fax: (250) 265-3117
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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)

A BC Housing program which 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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Slocan Valley Food Cupboard

The program offers nutritious food the first and third Thursday of every month. more info

Address / Contact Info
W.E. Graham Community Service Society
1001 Harold Street
, Slocan, BC, V0G 2C0
Phone: (250) 355-2484
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Student Awards & Financial Support - Selkirk College

Offers student assistance through scholarships, entrance scholarships and awards, bursaries, work study programs and other means.more info

Address / Contact Info
Financial Aid Department, Selkirk College
301 Frank Beinder Way
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4L3
Financial Aid Services: (250) 365-1295
Toll-free: 1-888-953-1133
Selkirk College: (250) 365-7292
Fax: (250) 365-6568
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StudentAid BC

Helps eligible students with the costs of post secondary education through loans, grants, bursaries, scholarship and special programs.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-561-1818
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Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)

Infoline and website provides tenants with legal information about their rights under the law.more info

Address / Contact Info
Tenant Info Line: 1-800-665-1185
Phone: (604) 255-0546
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The Advocacy Centre

Provides legal information, education and problem solving for low-income residents, offers community based victim services and is a Legal Aid community partner.more info

Address / Contact Info
100 - 205 Hall Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 0B4
Office: (250) 352-5777
Toll-free: 1-877-352-5777
Advocate: (250) 608-0589
Fax: (250) 352-5723
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The Osprey Residence

A 10-unit affordable housing complex with both subsidized and lower-end-of-market apartments.more info

Address / Contact Info
602 Slocan Avenue
, New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0
Slocan Valley Housing Society: (250) 226-7136
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Travel Assistance Program (TAP)

Offers travel discounts to eligible BC residents enrolled in the Medical Services Plan who must travel within the province for specialized medical services not available in their community.more info

Address / Contact Info
General Inquiries: 1-800-663-7100
Obtain Confirmation Number: 1-800-661-2668
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