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Geographic Areas Served: Nakusp - Arrow & Slocan Lakes (Nakusp)

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Helpline for Children and Youth: 310-1234

24 hours per day / 7 days per week province-wide toll-free support line for a child or youth who is being abused or neglected to call and receive support.more info

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Ministry of Children and Family Development
Helpline: 310-1234
Report Child Abuse: 1-800-663-9122
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Here2Talk

Connects post-secondary students to free, confidential counselling and community referral services. Available 24/7 via app, phone and web.more info

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Toll free: 1-877-857-3397
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HereToHelp

Offers useful information and resources re mental health and substance use concerns.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Partners for Mental Health and Substance Use Information
905 - 1130 West Pender Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4A4
Support & Referrals: 310-6789
Publications: 1-800-661-2121
Fax: (604) 688-3236
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HIV/AIDS Health Information

BC Centre for Disease Contol website offfers up to date information concerning AIDS/HIV. more info

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Home Health - Arrow & Slocan Lakes Area

The Interior Health Authority provides a range of health care & support services to those who have acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health care needs.more info

Address / Contact Info
Arrow Lakes Hospital Building
97 1st Ave NE
, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R0
Central Access / Intake : 1-800-707-8550
ASL Home Health Office: (250) 265-5256
Central Access/Intake Fax: 1(833) 656-0252
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Home Support Services - Nakusp

Provides in-home personal care and other home support services to those who are not able to perform these duties without assistance. more info

Address / Contact Info
Arrow and Slocan Lakes Community Services (ASLCS)
205 6th Avenue NW
, Nakusp, BC, V0G 1R1
Home Support Supervisor: (250) 265-3674 ext 204
Fax: (250) 265-3378
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Hope Air

Provides free flights and other supports for low income families and individuals who must travel for medical care and treatment.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-877-346-4673
Fax: (416) 222-6930
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Inclusion BC

Federation working with partners to build community and to enhance the lives of children, youth, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families.more info

Address / Contact Info
227 6th Street
, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3A5
Advocacy Line: 1-844-488-4321
Office: (604) 777-9100
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Income Tax Credits / Benefits

Individuals, families with children and seniors may be eligible for tax credits and various programs based on their previous year's annual income as reported to Revenue Canada through completing an income tax form.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canada Revenue Agency, Winnipeg Tax Centre
Toll-free: 1-800-959-8281
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Indian Residential School Survivors Society

Assists First Nations in BC to be empowered from the generational effects of residential schools.more info

Address / Contact Info
402 - 100 Park Royal South
, West Vancouver, BC, V7T 1A2
24/7 Support Line: 1-800-721-0066
Office: (604) 985-4464
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