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Gov't / Legal / Complaints / Advocacy - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK)

Represents 9 municipalities: Castlegar, Creston, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, New Denver, Salmo, Silverton, and Slocan, plus 11 electoral areas. more info

Address / Contact Info
202 Lakeside Drive
, Nelson, BC, V1L 6B9
Nelson Office: (250) 352-6665
Toll-free: 1-800-268-7325
Fax: (250) 352-9300
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Representative for Children and Youth

Supports children, youth, young adults and families who need help in dealing with various government services as well as advocating for changes to the system itself.more info

Address / Contact Info
400 - 1019 Wharf Street
, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9
Rep Line: 1-800-476-3933
Office: (250) 356-6710
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Residential Tenancy Branch

Provides landlords and tenants with information about rights and responsibilities under BC's Residential Tenancy Act and Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act.more info

Address / Contact Info
400- 5021 Kingsway
, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4A5
Toll-free: 1-800-665-8779
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Seniors First BC

Offers a number of programs and resources re legal rights and advocacy for seniors. more info

Address / Contact Info
310 - 1281 West Georgia Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3J7
Information Line (SAIL): 1-866-437-1940
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Service BC Centre (Government Agents) - Nelson

Provides information on Provincial Government programs and can provide many direct services either online or in-person.more info

Address / Contact Info
310 Ward Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4
Office: (250) 354-6104
Service BC Info: 1-800-663-7867
Fax: (250) 354-6102
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Service Canada Centre - Nelson

Offers information and support related to Government of Canada services and programsmore info

Address / Contact Info
Chako Mika Mall Main Floor
1125 Lakeside Drive
, Nelson, BC, V1L 5Z3
General Enquiries: 1-800-622-6232
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-926-9105
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Slocan (Village)

Located at the south end of Slocan Lake, in the West Kootenay region of BC within the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK).more info

Address / Contact Info
503 Slocan Street
, Slocan, BC, V0G 2C0
Village Office: (250) 355-2277
Fax: (250) 355-2666
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Society for Children and Youth of BC

A provincial advocacy organization dedicated to improving the well-being of children and youth.more info

Address / Contact Info
102 - 1678 West Broadway
, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1X6
Toll-free: 1-877-462-0037
Phone: (778) 657-5544
Fax: (778) 357-1758
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Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)

Infoline and website provides tenants with legal information about their rights under the law.more info

Address / Contact Info
Tenant Info Line: 1-800-665-1185
Phone: (604) 255-0546
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The Advocacy Centre

Provides legal information, education and problem solving for low-income residents, offers community based victim services and is a Legal Aid community partner.more info

Address / Contact Info
100 - 205 Hall Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 0B4
Office: (250) 352-5777
Toll-free: 1-877-352-5777
Advocate: (250) 608-0589
Fax: (250) 352-5723
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