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Senior Specific - Nelson Area & Slocan Valley

Alzheimer Society of BC - West Kootenay Boundary Resource Centre

Offers information, resource library, referrals to other agencies, public education workshops and support for caregivers.more info

Address / Contact Info
WKB Resource Centre Toll-free: 1-855-301-6742
WKB Resource Centre: (778) 774-2133
Fax: (778) 774-2134
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Anderson Gardens

A subsidized housing facility for low income seniors (over 55) and persons with disabilities. On meal a day is provided.more info

Address / Contact Info
302 Anderson Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 3Y1
Office: (250) 354-1236
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BC Bereavement (BCBH) Helpline: 1-877-779-2223

Provides compassionate listening and referral services for anyone in BC affected by grief and loss.more info

Address / Contact Info
Helpline: 1-877-779-2223
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BC Bus Pass Program

Low-income seniors and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have access to the BC Bus Pass Program. The pass is valid in communities served by BC Transit or Translink. more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll Free: 1-866-866-0800
Fax (toll-free): 1-855-771-8788
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BC Hospice Palliative Care Association

Umbrella association whose mission is to provide a leadership role with its member organizations and individuals, so as to ensure quality of care for BC residents faced with a life-threatening illness, death and bereavement.more info

Address / Contact Info
1100 - 1200 West 73rd Avenue
, Vancouver, BC, V6P 6G5
Toll-free: 1-877-410-6297
Phone: (604) 267-7024
Fax: (604) 267-7026
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BC Housing - Subsidized & Affordable Housing Information & Directory

Includes listings of public housing managed by BC Housing and buildings operated by non-profit societies and housing co-operatives.more info

Address / Contact Info
Applicant Services
101 - 4555 Kingsway
, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4V8
General Information: 1-866-465-6873
Applicant Services: 1-800-257-7756
Interior Region Office: 1-800-834-7149
Applicant Services Fax: (604) 439-4729
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BC Rebate for Accessible Home Adaptations (BC RAHA)

A grant program that helps homeowners and landlords pay for home adaptations to extend the time low-income seniors and people with disabilities can live at home or in their rental accommodation independently.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Housing
101 - 4555 Kingsway
, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4V8
Toll Free Inquiry Line: 1-800-257-7756
Phone: (604) 433-2218
Fax: (604) 439-8550
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BC Transit Services - West Kootenay

Offers regularly scheduled transit, HandyDART, Health Connections and Paratransit services within the West Kootenay regionmore info

Address / Contact Info
West Kootenay Transit: 1-855-993-3100
Trail Office Fax: (250) 364-2408
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Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC

Private, non-profit, self-regulatory organization dedicated to promoting fairness and honesty in the marketplace.more info

Address / Contact Info
500 - 1190 Melville Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3W1
Toll-free: 1-888-803-1222
Office: (604) 682-2711
Fax: (604) 681-1544
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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, Gordon Road Wellness Centre
Broader Horizons Adult Day Program, 905 Gordon Road
, Nelson, BC, V1L 3A5
Intake / Assessment: 1-800-707-8550
Home Health Office: (250) 352-1401
Broader Horizons Centre: (250) 352-1444
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