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Abuse / Neglect / Sexual Assault - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

Nova Vita Second Stage Program - Trail

A supportive program that includes housing for women (with or without children) who have left abusive relationships or have experienced past abuse.more info

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Phone: (250) 364-2665
Fax: (250) 364-1480
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Reporting Child Abuse (24/7): 1-800-663-9122

Available to anyone who is concerned about a situation pertaining to abuse or potential abuse of children.more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Report Child Abuse (24/7): 1-800-663-9122
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Safe Kids & Youth (SKY) Coordinated Response North - Kaslo, Nakusp and Nelson

Helps to ensure that children and youth in the West Kootenay Boundary region who come forward about their experiences of abuse, violence or neglect receive the best possible response from the range of services they connect with.more info

Address / Contact Info
Sky Coordinator North: (250) 551-1129
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Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL): 1-866-437-1940

A confidential information line for older adults and those who care about them to speak to a trained professional re abuse or mistreatment, as well as to access relevant information & resources.more info

Address / Contact Info
Seniors First BC
310 - 1281 West Georgia Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3J7
SAIL Information Line: 1-866-437-1940
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Seniors First BC

Offers a number of programs and resources re legal rights and advocacy for seniors. more info

Address / Contact Info
310 - 1281 West Georgia Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3J7
Information Line (SAIL): 1-866-437-1940
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Sexual Abuse Intervention Program (SAIP) - Nelson

Counselling services and art / play therapy for children and youth who have experienced sexual abuse.more info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson Community Services (NCS)
201 - 518 Lake Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4C6
Phone: (250) 352-3504
Fax: (250) 352-3750
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Sexual Assault Services: Nelson and Nakusp

Provides free, immediate, trauma informed confidential emotional support and information to survivors (of any gender) of a recent (within 7 days) sexual assault who are 13 years of age and over. more info

Address / Contact Info
24/7 Ant-Violence Line: (250) 354-4357
Secure Text support: (778) 608-3900
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Society for Children and Youth of BC

A provincial advocacy organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth in BC.more info

Address / Contact Info
102 - 1678 West Broadway
, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1X6
Toll-free: 1-877-462-0037
Phone: (778) 657-5544
Fax: (778) 357-1758
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Stopping the Violence (STV) Women's Counselling - Nelson

Counselling for women who have experienced violence or abuse in adult relationships, sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse.more info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson Community Services (NCS)
201 - 518 Lake Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4C6
Office: (250) 352-3504
Fax: (250) 352-3750
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The PEACE Program for Children and Youth - Nelson

Counselling services and Art / Play Therapy for children and youth who have witnessed abuse and family violence.more info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson Community Services (NCS)
201 - 518 Lake Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4C6
Phone: (250) 352-3504
Fax: (250) 352-3750
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