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Seniors First BC

Offers a number of programs and resources re legal rights and advocacy for seniors. more info

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310 - 1281 West Georgia Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3J7
Information Line (SAIL): 1-866-437-1940
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Seniors Housing

A list of seniors housing listed in the Senior Specific Section.more info

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Seniors Housing Information

Link to Seniors Housing Information on KB FETCHmore info

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Seniors Lunch - Slocan

Seniors (50+) invited for a free lunch at the Legion Hall on the fourth Tuesday of the month. more info

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W.E. Graham Community Service Society
1001 Harold Street
, Slocan, BC, V0G 2C0
Phone: (250) 355-2484
Fax: (250) 355-2389
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Seniors Lunch - Slocan Park

Seniors (50+) invited for a free lunch at the Slocan Park Hall in the 2nd week of each month. (days vary)more info

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W.E. Graham Community Service Society
1001 Harold Street
, Slocan, BC, V0G 2C0
WEGCSS: (250) 355-2484
Fax: (250) 355-2389
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Seniors Mental Health & Substance Use Services (IHA) - Nelson & Kaslo Areas

Provides specialized assessments, treatment, case management and community support as well as caregiver support for people 65 years and oldermore info

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Interior Health, Nelson Mental Health and Substance Use Centre, Nelson Community Health Services Centre
902 11 Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 7A6
Case Manager, Senior Services : (250) 505-7265
Nelson MHSU Office: (250) 505-7247
MHSU Single Access #: 310-MHSU (6478)
Fax: (250) 505-7246
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Seniors' Health and Wellness Institute: Health Promotion Workshops

Offers free workshops on over 40 different issues and topics of particular interest to seniors including on health, safety, legal and financial.more info

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Theresa Buchner: (250) 367-9791
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SeniorsBC

Website for seniors, their families and caregivers contains resources for planning, health, safety and other relevant concerns.more info

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Service BC Centre (Government Agents) - Nelson

Provides information on Provincial Government programs and can provide many direct services either online or in-person.more info

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310 Ward Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 5S4
Office: (250) 354-6104
Service BC Info: 1-800-663-7867
Fax: (250) 354-6102
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Service Canada Centre - Nelson

Offers information and support related to Government of Canada services and programsmore info

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Chako Mika Mall Main Floor
1125 Lakeside Drive
, Nelson, BC, V1L 5Z3
General Enquiries: 1-800-622-6232
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-926-9105
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