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Financial / Income Assistance / Govt Info - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

Credit Counselling Society

A non-profit credit counselling service dedicated to helping consumers resolve debt and money problems and gain control over their finances.more info

Address / Contact Info
Head Office
225 - 625 Agnes Street
, New Westminster, BC, V3M 5Y4
Toll-free: 1-888-527-8999
Fax (toll-free): 1-888-520-8008
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Dental Care Assistance for Children - Nelson Area

Dental Health Community Program staff will try to help low income children to obtain necessary urgent dental care both in terms of accessing limited funds and with information about participating dentists.more info

Address / Contact Info
Interior Health, Nelson Community Health Services Centre
902 11 Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 7A6
Dental Health: (250) 505-7244
Nelson Health Centre: (250) 505-7200
Fax: (250) 505-7211
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Employment and Income Assistance (Welfare) Office - Nelson

Assists individuals and families in need and provides services that move people towards sustainable employment when possible.more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR)
566 Stanley Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 1N2
Toll-free: 1-866-866-0800
Fax (toll-free): 1-855-771-8757
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Employment Insurance - Benefits

Available to EI eligible workers who must be absent from work for various reasons.more info

Address / Contact Info
EI Inquiries: 1-800-206-7218
Submit Reports: 1-800-531-7555
TTY: EI Enquiries: 1-800-529-3742
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Foster Children Educational Funding

Administers several bursaries and funds for current and former BC foster children who wish to continue their education.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Foster Parents Association Provincial Office
208 - 20641 Logan Avenue
, Langley, BC, V3A 7R3
Toll-free: 1-800-663-9999
Phone: (604) 544-1110
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Income Tax Credits / Benefits

Individuals, families with children and seniors may be eligible for tax credits and various programs based on their previous year's annual income as reported to Revenue Canada through completing an income tax form.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canada Revenue Agency, Winnipeg Tax Centre
Toll-free: 1-800-959-8281
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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, BC, V1L 4G3
Phone: (250) 352-6008
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Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre and Registry

Provides information, support, education and training with regard to personal planning, including Representation Agreementsmore info

Address / Contact Info
2391 Crescent Way
, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3M1
Recorded Nidus Info only: (604) 408-7414
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Old Age Security Program: Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is paid to seniors who receive the Old Age Security (OAS) Pension and whose income is under certain thresholds.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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Old Age Security Program: Old Age Security Pension

The Old Age Security (OAS) Pension is paid to Canadian citizens or legal residents who are age 65 and over and who have met the residence requirements.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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