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Indian Residential School Survivors Society

Assists First Nations in BC to be empowered from the generational effects of residential schools.more info

Address / Contact Info
402 - 100 Park Royal South
, West Vancouver, BC, V7T 1A2
24/7 Support Line: 1-800-721-0066
Office: (604) 985-4464
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KB Organizations supporting Individuals with Developmental Disablities

Link to organizations in the KB region working with individuals with Developmental disabilities and their families.more info

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Mental Health & Substance Use Advisory Councils - West Kootenay Boundary

Members, who may be consumers, friends and / or family members, act as advisors to the local mental health system and as consumer advocates.more info

Address / Contact Info
Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Consumer, Family and Peer Support - WKB Region
Trail FAIR Centre Society, 2079 Columbia Avenue
, Trail, BC, V1R 1K7
Regional Coordinator: (250) 231-7552
Phone: (250) 364-2326 ext 225
Phone number (after hours): 1-877-364-2326
FAIR Office Fax: (250) 364-1255
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Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Consumer, Family and Peer Support - WKB Region

Program provides long term support to individuals and family members of those with a mental illness and / or substance usemore info

Address / Contact Info
Program Coordinator: (250) 231-7552
Leave a Message: (250) 364-2326 ext 225
Toll-free FAIR Office: 1-877-364-2326
FAIR Office Fax: (250) 364-1255
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Nelson and District Seniors Coordinating Society (SenCoord)

Supports and involves seniors by providing information, referrals and advocacy.more info

Address / Contact Info
719 Vernon Street
, Nelson, V1L 4G3
Phone: (250) 352-6008
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Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime (OFOVC)

Appointed by the Government of Canada to promote access to federal programs and services for victims and addresses complaints from the public about issues that fall within the federal mandate relating to victims of crime more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-866-481-8429
Toll-free (TTY): 1-877-644-8385
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Office of the Veterans Ombudsman

Works to ensure that Veterans and their families are treated fairly and have access to the programs and services that contribute to their wellbeing. Also studies and recommends ways to make these programs better.more info

Address / Contact Info
Office: 1-877-330-4343
Phone (TTY): 1(833) 902-9399
Fax (toll-free): 1-888-566-7582
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Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN)

Assists families to develop a Personal Future Plan for their relative who is living with a disability.more info

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Helpline: 1-844-311-7526
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PovNet

Website based service for people on welfare, advocates and community groups who are involved in anti-poverty work in BC.more info

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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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