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Ecole Secondaire de Nelson (ESN)

Grades 10-12; French Language school in Nelsonmore info

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LV Rogers Secondary School
1004 Cottonwood Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 2W2
Office: (250) 352-5538
Fax: (250) 352-3119
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ELEV8: Distance Education School of the Kootenays (DESK)

Offers elementary and secondary level distance education to students throughout BCmore info

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310 Nelson Avenue
, Nelson, BC, V1L 2M8
Toll-free: 1-800-663-4614
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Elite Cleaning Services

Provides residential and related cleaning services from Nakusp through the Slocan Valley to Nelson and Castlegarmore info

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Phone or Text: (250) 551-2838
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Elspiri Counselling Collective

Registered Social worker and registered Clinical Counsellor providing counselling services in-person, online or by phonemore info

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111 - 415 Kootenay Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 1K7
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Embody

Offers online and other resources regarding eating disorders prevention education and support for BC youth, families, educators and professionals.more info

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Family Services of the North Shore
203 - 1111 Lonsdale Avenue
, North Vancouver, BC, V7M 2H4
Toll-free: 1-888-988-5281
Phone: (604) 988-5281
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Emergency Home Support - Nelson

A home support program for families struggling with the demands of a new born addition to the family. more info

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Kootenay Kids Society, The Family Place
312 Silica Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4M5
Phone: (250) 352-6678 Ext 1
Fax: (250) 354-2055
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Emily Zabel Counselling Services

Registered Clinical Counsellor providing counselling services in-person, online or by phonemore info

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Unit A - 1237 3rd Street
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1Z6
Phone: (250) 608-2453
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Employment and Income Assistance (Welfare) Office - Nelson

Assists individuals and families in need and provides services that move people towards sustainable employment when possible.more info

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Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction (MSDPR)
566 Stanley Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 1N2
Toll-free: 1-866-866-0800
Fax (toll-free): 1-855-771-8757
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Employment Insurance - Benefits

Available to EI eligible workers who must be absent from work for various reasons.more info

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EI Inquiries: 1-800-206-7218
Submit Reports: 1-800-531-7555
TTY: EI Enquiries: 1-800-529-3742
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Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC)

Provincial Association of service providers addressing family violence, child sexual abuse (recent and historical) and sexual assault.more info

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510 - 1155 West Pender Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 2P4
Office: 1-877-633-2505
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