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Cancer Travel and Accommodation Services - BC

Provides financial grants, air and ground transportation and accommodation for those needing cancer related medical services more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Cancer Society - BC & Yukon
575 West 10th Avenue
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4C3
Info Help Line: 1-888-939-3333
Fax: (250) 712-2275
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Cicada Place, Independence for Youth Program - Nelson

Offers an opportunity for youth ages 16-22 to live independently within a supportive environment.more info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson Community Services (NCS)
605 Lake Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4C7
Office: (250) 352-3504
Cicada Place Fax: (250) 352-9907
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Community Living BC (CLBC) - West Kootenay Boundary Centre

Funds supports and services to adult with developmental disabilities or those with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disordermore info

Address / Contact Info
620 17th Street
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4G7
Castlegar Office: (250) 365-8558
BC Office: 1-877-660-2522
Fax: (250) 365-8560
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Community Social Meals - Nelson

Free Lunches on Fridays for Nelson Seniors. Registration requiredmore info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Seniors
Lakeside Place, 805 Nelson Avenue
, Nelson, BC, V1L 2N8
Kootenay Seniors Office: (250) 352-2708
Phone: (778) 463-5247
Fax: (250) 352-7087
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Community Sunday Lunch

Meals program offers a free cooked lunch every Sunday afternoonmore info

Address / Contact Info
St. Saviours Pro-Cathedral Anglican Church
701 Ward Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 1T3
Phone: (250) 352-5711
Fax: (250) 352-5780
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Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - Nelson, Kaslo, Salmo & Slocan Valley

A free outreach service, sponsored by the Canada Revenue Agency, that provides trained volunteers to prepare basic income tax returns for low income individuals unable to do so themselves. more info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson Seniors Coordinating Society
719 Vernon Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4G3
Phone: (250) 352-6008
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Consumer Protection BC

Protects consumers and encourages fair business practices.more info

Address / Contact Info
Office (voicemail only): (888) 564-9963 ext 1
Fax: (250) 920-7181
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Credit Counselling Society

A non-profit credit counselling service dedicated to helping consumers resolve debt and money problems and gain control over their finances.more info

Address / Contact Info
Head Office
225 - 625 Agnes Street
, New Westminster, BC, V3M 5Y4
Toll-free: 1-888-527-8999
Fax (toll-free): 1-888-520-8008
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Dental Care Assistance for Children - Nelson Area

Dental Health Community Program staff will try to help low income children to obtain necessary urgent dental care both in terms of accessing limited funds and with information about participating dentists.more info

Address / Contact Info
Interior Health, Nelson Community Health Services Centre
902 11 Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 7A6
Dental Health: (250) 505-7244
Nelson Health Centre: (250) 505-7200
Fax: (250) 505-7211
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Employment and Income Assistance (Welfare) Office - Nelson

Assists individuals and families in need and provides services that move people towards sustainable employment when possible.more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR)
566 Stanley Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 1N2
Toll-free: 1-866-866-0800
Fax (toll-free): 1-855-771-8757
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