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Health Services - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

Beautiful Beginnings (Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)) - Castlegar

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

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Family Place (KFP), Neighbourhood House
767 11th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Program Coordinator: (778) 460-5103
KFP Office: (250) 365-8448
Fax: (250) 365-5792
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Bellies 2 Babies

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

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society, The Family Place
312 Silica Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4M5
Cathy: (250) 352-6678 ext 1
Fax: (250) 354-2055
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Better at Home Program - Slocan Valley

Provides many non-medical services to help seniors aged 65 and older continue to live at home independently.more info

Address / Contact Info
W.E. Graham Community Service Society
1001 Harold Street
, Slocan, BC, V0G 2C0
Slocan Valley Better at Home: (250) 777-8339
WEGCSS Office: (250) 355-2484
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Blue Heron Midwifery

Providing skilled, holistic, and comprehensive midwifery care to families in the Kaslo area. Midwifery care is free and covered by BC Medical Services Plan.more info

Address / Contact Info
Midwife: (250) 354-8318
Fax: (250) 354-3894
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Broader Horizons Adult Day Program - Nelson

A day program of social activities and health services including a hot lunch meal for people living at home who would benefit from these activities in a group setting.more info

Address / Contact Info
Interior Health Authority, Nelson Community Health Services Centre
Broader Horizons Adult Day Program, 902 11 Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 7A6
Intake / Assessment: 1-800-707-8550
Home Health Office: (250) 352-1401
Broader Horizons Centre: (250) 352-1444
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Canadian Dental Care Plan

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

Address / Contact Info
Phone: 1(833) 537-4342
Phone (TTY): 1(833) 677-6262
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Canadian Virtual Hospice

Offers information and resources that may help people better understand the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of illness, death, dying and loss.more info

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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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Canuck Place Children's Hospice

Provides a range of pediatric palliative and respite care services for children and their families in BC.more info

Address / Contact Info
1690 Matthews Avenue
, Vancouver, BC, V6J 2T2
24 Hour Clinical Care line: 1-877-882-2288
Phone: (604) 731-4847
Fax: (604) 739-4376
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Castlegar Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) / Emergency Services

Site includes both Emergency services and services that address medical needs that require attention for KB residents who do not have a family doctor or are unable to get an appointment with their care provider that day.more info

Address / Contact Info
Interior Health Authority, Castlegar & District Community Health Centre
709 - 10th Street
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 2H7
UPCC : (250) 304-1289
Castlegar Health Centre: (250) 365-7711
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