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Health Services - Arrow & Slocan Lakes (Nakusp)

Slocan Community Health Centre

A primary health centre offering a range of medical and health services including emergency services currently available 7 days a week: 8am to 8pm.more info

Address / Contact Info
401 Galena Avenue
, New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0
Centre: (250) 358-7911
Home Health Intake/Referral: 1-800-707-8550
Home Health Nurse: (250) 358-7804
Fax: (250) 358-7117
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Slocan Community Health Centre Medical Laboratory

Blood, urine, stool and other sample collectionmore info

Address / Contact Info
Interior Health Authority, Slocan Community Health Centre
401 Galena Avenue
, New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0
Book Appointment: 1-844-870-4756
Slocan Health Centre: (250) 358-7911
Fax: (250) 358-7117
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Spectrum Home and Family Care

Provides many in-home services to help keep seniors in their homes including personal care, homemaking, downsizing, home and yard maintenance.more info

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Office: (250) 265-3842
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Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children

A provincial resource affiliated with BC Children's Hospital, provides specialized developmental assessments and rehabilitation services for children & youth and their families. more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Children's Hospital & Sunny Hill Health Centre
4500 Oak Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1
Toll-free: 1-888-300-3088
Phone: (604) 875-2345
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Support Services for Families with FASD

Provides support, advocacy and referral for West Kootenay Boundary families who have children / youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or Complex Disorder, probable or diagnosed.more info

Address / Contact Info
ARC Programs
625 Columbia Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4G9
ARC Kootenay Office: (250) 365-5800
Fax: (250) 365-5811
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Supported Child Development Program - West Kootenay Boundary

Available to children from birth to 12 years who have a developmental delay or disability and require extra support to be included in a child care setting.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Family Place (KFP)
767 11th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Program: (778) 460-5095
Toll Free: 1-888-644-5616
Fax: (250) 365-5792
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The Birth Laine Doula Services

Provides inclusive, evidence-based, trauma-informed birth doula support for families in the Nelson area as well as virtual childbirth education for families more info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson, BC, V1L
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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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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

Provides services and benefits for current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and their families more info

Address / Contact Info
Kelowna Office
313 - 471 Queensway Avenue
, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6S5
Toll-free: 1-866-522-2122
Phone (TTY): (833) 921-0071
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West Kootenay Boundary Caregiver Support

A free service for unpaid family or friend caregivers (19 years +) who care for someone 55 years of age or older. Offers 1 to 1 emotional support, peer support groups, healthcare information, navigation and/or referrals.more info

Address / Contact Info
102B - 518 Lake Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4C6
Information Line: 1-888-212-2337
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