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Disability Alliance BC

A provincial, cross-disability advocacy organization whose mandate is to raise public and political awareness of issues of concern.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-663-1278
Phone: (604) 875-0188
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Duty Counsel: Criminal Law - Nelson Courthouse

If a person can't get legal aid and is charged with a crime, they may be able to get help from duty counsel.more info

Address / Contact Info
320 Ward Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 1S6
Nelson Courthouse: (250) 354-6165
Fax: (250) 354-6539
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Duty Counsel: Family Law - Nelson Courthouse

Assists lower-income individuals who don't qualify for legal aid with some family law issues, including providing information and helping with the preparation of Court documents.more info

Address / Contact Info
320 Ward Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 1S6
Nelson Courthouse: (250) 354-6165
Fax: (250) 354-6539
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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

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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 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
Provincial Office, 227 6th Street
, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3A7
Provincial Office: 1-800-441-5403
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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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Government of Canada Information

Provides contact and other information (phone, fax, address, etc) for any Federal government program, service, employee or representative. more info

Address / Contact Info
Information Line: 1-800-622-6232
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-926-9105
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Health and Care Professionals of BC

The regulatory body for a number of Health and Care professionals of BCmore info

Address / Contact Info
900 - 200 Granville Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1S4
Toll-free: 1-877-742-6715
Phone: (604) 742-6715
Fax: (604) 608-9863
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Inclusion BC

Federation working with partners to build community and to enhance the lives of children, youth, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families.more info

Address / Contact Info
227 6th Street
, New Westminster, BC, V3L 3A5
Advocacy Line: 1-844-488-4321
Office: (604) 777-9100
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