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Basic Needs / Support - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

Employment Insurance - Benefits

Available to EI eligible workers who must be absent from work for various reasons.more info

Address / Contact Info
EI Inquiries: 1-800-206-7218
Submit Reports: 1-800-531-7555
TTY: EI Enquiries: 1-800-529-3742
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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

Address / Contact Info
Phone: (604) 288-8102
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Food Cupboard - Kootenay Kids

For those that may need extra support making their own food cupboards last through the month. Basic toiletries are also available. more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society, Family Place
312 Silica Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4M5
Phone: (250) 352-6678
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Foster Children Educational Funding

Administers several bursaries and funds for current and former BC foster children who wish to continue their education.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Foster Parents Association Provincial Office
208 - 20641 Logan Avenue
, Langley, BC, V3A 7R3
Toll-free: 1-800-663-9999
Phone: (604) 544-1110
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Glacier Cabs

Serving Nelson and surrounding areas 24/7.more info

Address / Contact Info
593 Baker Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H9
Phone: (250) 354-1111
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Good Food Bank - Nelson

A no barrier food bank open on alternating Wednesday afternoons and offering nutritious food to area residentsmore info

Address / Contact Info
Nelson Community Food Centre
602 Silica Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4N1
Food Centre: (250) 354-1633
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handyDART - Columbia (Greater Trail & Castlegar) and Kootenay Lake West (Nelson) Area Zones

A low cost accessible, door-to-door shared transit service for people with permanent or temporary disabilities that prevent them from using fixed-route transit without assistance from another person.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Transit West Kootenay System
Toll-free: 1-855-993-3100
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Health Connections Accessible Transportation - Kaslo, Salmo, Nakusp, Boundary

Provides communities with accessible transportation options to non-emergency medical appointments. If space available, others may also ride.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Transit - West Kootenay & Boundary Transit Systems
Toll-free: 1-855-993-3100
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Herridge Place

Affordable housing for lower income working peoplemore info

Address / Contact Info
SHARE Housing Initiative
102 Herridge Lane
, Nelson, BC, V1L 0C1
Building Manager: (250) 354-8669
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Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP) - Nelson

Focuses on preventing homelessness in priority groups which have been identified as particularly vulnerable.more info

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