Basic Needs / Support - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

Free program that helps pregnant and new parents with children up to 1 year with supports such as meals, food vouchers, vitamin supplements and educational opportunities.more info

A free drop-in program for parents expecting a new baby and for new parents.more info

Private, non-profit, self-regulatory organization dedicated to promoting fairness and honesty in the marketplace.more info

Provides 1 year of housing and supports for women with or without children, who have left an abusive relationship, and/or are at risk of violence.more info

Offers 24 hour temporary free, safe shelter, and support for adult women and their dependant children, who are at risk of abuse, threats or violence. Also supports women and their children who are not staying at the Transition House.more info

A monthly disability pension can be paid to a disabled contributor who is under 65 and meets the requirements. Dependent children may also receive some financial assistance.more info

A Retirement pension that provides a monthly benefit to eligible Canadians. Benefits are based on earnings and contributions from age 18 or the start of the plan in 1966, more info

Survivor Benefits are payable when a deceased contributor has made enough years of contributions to the CPP and other requirements are met.more info

Collects information on fraud and identity theft and provides information on past and current scams, frauds & cybercrimes affecting Canadians.more info

Dental Insurance for those Canadians not already covered by a provincial or private dental insurance plan and who meet other requirementsmore info