Alzheimer Society of BC - West Kootenay

Support and Education Coordinator provides information, resources, referrals to other agencies, public education workshops and support groups for caregivers.

For information about upcoming education workshops, locations for support groups and other support in this area, see the website or the  First Link Bulletin for the West Kootenay.

Family Caregiver Support Groups: For locations and other details regarding support groups, please contact the Coordinator or go to the website.

  • Trail: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 1 to 2:30 pm
  • Nelson: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1 to 2:30 pm 

On-line support Groups: For those who are unable to attend a support group in person,  on-line support groups offer the opportunity to meet with others.

Information also available through the First Link Dementia Helpline 1-800-936-6033 or the Alzheimer Society of BC's website

Phone Numbers

WK Coordinator: 1-855-301-6742
Phone: (778) 774-2133
Fax: (778) 774-2134

Hours of Operation

WK Coordinator: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

First Link Dementia Helpline: Monday to Friday: 9am to 8pm

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This program was last updated on: 17 Jul 2026.