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Children, Youth & Families - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

Family Counselling - Nelson

Support for those adults/couples who are actively parenting children yet are experiencing emotional distress.more info

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

Managed by the Justice Education Society and covers such issues as Separation & Divorce, Children, Finances & Support, Abuse & Family Violence and the BC Legal Systemmore info

Address / Contact Info
Web Links Website

Family LAWLINE

Individuals living on a low income and experiencing a family law issue, may be eligible for free legal advice over the telephone from a family lawyer.more info

Address / Contact Info
Legal Aid BC
Legal Aid BC Call Centre: 1-866-577-2595
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Family Support - Nelson

Offers a variety of supports to families referred to the program by the Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD)more info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson Community Services (NCS)
201 - 518 Lake Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4C6
Office: (250) 353-3504
Fax: (250) 352-3750
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Family Support Institute

Strengthens and supports BC families faced with the extraordinary circumstances that come with having a family member who has a disability.more info

Address / Contact Info
227 6th Street
, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3A5
Provincial Office: 1-800-441-5403
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Federation of BC Youth in Care Network

Information, resources and assistance for youth living in foster care in BC.more info

Address / Contact Info
360- 555 Sixth Street
, New Westminster, BC, V3L 5H1
Office: (604) 527-7762
Fax: (604) 527-7764
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First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society

Creates greater understanding of and advocacy for legislation, policy and practice so that all children and youth in BC have the rights, opportunities and resources required to thrive.more info

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Phone: (604) 288-8102
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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

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Helpline: 310-1234
Report Child Abuse: 1-800-663-9122
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Indigenous Caregivers of BC

Supports the unique needs of caregivers of Indigenous children, and Indigenous communities with targeted development, recruitment, and training of Indigenous caregiver families. more info

Address / Contact Info
Indigenous Perspectives Society, Centre of Excellence in Community Education
664 Granderson Road
, LAngford, BC, V9B 2R8
Caregiver Support Line: (250) 857-4969
Phone: (844) 391-0007 ext 264
Phone number (after hours): 1-888-495-4440
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Indigenous Family Gatherings - Nelson

For families with children whose heritage is First Nations, Metis or Inuit living in the Nelson Area. Gather to share stories, food and friends.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society, The Family Place
312 Silica Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4M5
indigenous Family Gatherings: (250) 444-5347
Kootenay Kids Office: (250) 352-6678
Fax: (250) 354-2055
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