Nelson Street Outreach
Works in collaboration with relevant service providers to identify members of Nelson’s ‘street culture’ population, assess their immediate and long-term needs for health, safety, and basic needs, and offer a range of supports and services designed to meet these needs.
Supports downtown business owners and the general public in their increased understanding, tolerance, and acceptance of the challenges of the ‘street culture’ population and to foster a culture of mutual respect.
Through a trauma-informed, health promotion, harm reduction, social inclusion, and education lens, offers:
- Assessment of needs
- Support & advocacy
- Information & referrals
- Accompaniment
- Inclusion activities
- Public education
Services are offered throughout the year from Monday to Friday during daytime hours.
Please inquire about COVID 19 protocols.
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Office : Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 12 noon; 1 - 4:30pm
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This program was last updated on: 22 Sep 2020.
