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Health Services - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

Kootenay Child & Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) Family Support Services

Provides a wide variety of specialized services for families of children and youth with special needsmore info

Address / Contact Info
ARC Programs
625 Columbia Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4G9
ARC Kootenay Office: (250) 365-5800
Fax: (250) 365-5811
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Kootenay Columbia Home Medical Equipment

Offers home accessibility, home safety, independence and mobility products, education and support throughout the Kootenay Boundary regionmore info

Address / Contact Info
630 17th Street
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 4G7
Toll-free: 1-866-515-7772
Phone: (250) 365-7772
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Kootenay Doula Group

Doulas provide care from the prenatal through to the postpartum period. more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Doula Group
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Kootenay Lake Hospital

Community Hospital serving the Nelson area (including the Slocan Valley and Kaslo) provides 24/7 emergency services and a wide range of medical care and services.more info

Address / Contact Info
3 View Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 2V2
Phone: (250) 352-3111
Toll-free: 1-866-352-3111
Fax: (250) 354-2320
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Kootenay Lake Hospital Medical Laboratory

Blood, urine, stool and other sample collectionmore info

Address / Contact Info
Interior Health Authority
3 View Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 2V1
Book Appointment: 1-844-870-4756
Laboratory: (250) 354-2325
Fax: (250) 354-2310
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Kootenay Seniors Home Support Program - Nelson

Assists seniors in their homes with services such as light housekeeping, transportation program, and resources information / referrals.more info

Address / Contact Info
805 Nelson Avenue
, Nelson, BC, V1L 2N8
Home Support Program: (778) 463-5248
Kootenay Seniors: (250) 352-2708
Fax: (250) 352-7087
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Kootenay Seniors Transportation Program

Various services related to seniors' transportation needs and concerns in the West Kootenay areamore info

Address / Contact Info
805 Nelson Avenue
, Nelson, BC, V1L 0C5
Seniors Transportation Program: (778) 463-5247
Kootenay Seniors Office: (250) 352-2708
Fax: (250) 352-7087
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Kootenay Society for Community Living

Offers residential and individualized community based services to adults, children and teens who live with developmental disabilities including a mental and /or physical challenge.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Society for Community Living - Castlegar
2224 6th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 2V9
Phone: (250) 365-2624
Emergency Contact: (250) 365-9861
Fax: (250) 365-5679
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Lifeline Canada: Medical Alert Service

Personal emergency response units are available to rent for those who live alone, have a chronic health problem or a physical disability.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Contact: (250) 364-2524
Inquiries: 1-866-958-4665
Customer Support: 1-800-387-1215
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Medical Services Plan of BC

Free Medical insurance program for BC residents and dependents who must enroll as program coverage is not automatic. more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-663-7100
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