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Health Services - Transportation - Health Related - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

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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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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Hope Air

Provides free flights and other supports for low income families and individuals who must travel for medical care and treatment.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-877-346-4673
Fax: (416) 222-6930
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Interior Medical Transport (IMT) Service

Offers private non-emergency medical transportation for patients requiring long term care relocations, repatriations, mobility assistance for medical appointments.more info

Address / Contact Info
Phone: (250) 368-7978
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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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Medical Transportation Assistance Program - First Nations Health Authority

Medical travel assistance available to access health services not available in home community.more info

Address / Contact Info
701 - 1166 Alberni Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3Z3
Health Benefits Office: 1-855-550-5454
Fax (toll-free): 1-888-299-9222
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NOW Shuttle

Offers private non-emergency medical transportation between communitiesmore info

Address / Contact Info
Phone: (250) 540-6746
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Travel Assistance Program (TAP)

Offers travel discounts to eligible BC residents enrolled in the Medical Services Plan who must travel within the province for specialized medical services not available in their community.more info

Address / Contact Info
General Inquiries: 1-800-663-7100
Obtain Confirmation Number: 1-800-661-2668
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West Kootenay Volunteer Driver Program

Provides a daytime, Monday to Friday volunteer service for those living in the West Kootenay area and who are unable to access public or private transportation for medical, social or recreational purposes.more info

Address / Contact Info
Castlegar Community Services
1695 Columbia Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J1
Toll Free: 1-877-304-2990
Coordinator: (250) 365-2104 Ext 225
Fax: (250) 365-2154
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