Basic Needs / Support - Salmo Area

A monthly payment from the BC government that helps eligible BC families to meet the costs of child care.more info

Offers free, confidential, 24/7 temporary refuge and supportive services for women and their children leaving relationship violence. more info

Combined with Canada Child Benefit and provides eligible BC families monthly payments for each child under eighteen years of age.more info

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

Provides a free service available to families in British Columbia who are eligible to receive or pay family support.more info

Website contains comprehensive information and links regarding BC Government family and social supports more info

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

Provides 1 year of housing and supports for women with or without children, who have left an abusive relationship, and/or are at risk of violence.more info

Offers 24 hour temporary free, safe shelter, and support for adult women and their dependant children, who are at risk of abuse, threats or violence. Also supports women and their children who are not staying at the Transition House.more info

A monthly disability pension can be paid to a disabled contributor who is under 65 and meets the requirements. Dependent children may also receive some financial assistance.more info