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Geographic Areas Served: Nelson - Lower Columbia (Trail Area)

Health Connections Accessible Transportation - Kaslo, Salmo, Nakusp, Boundary

Provides communities with accessible transportation options to non-emergency medical appointments. If space available, others may also ride.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Transit - West Kootenay & Boundary Transit Systems
Toll-free: 1-855-993-3100
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Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) Nelson

A volunteer driven community program that provides essential health equipment to individuals on a by-donation basis. more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP)
West Arm Plaza, 614 Front Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4B7
Phone: (250) 354-4456
Fax: (250) 354-3152
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HealthLinkBC: 811

Provides medically approved health information and links to resources In BC by phone or through the website.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll free 24/7: 811
Hearing Impaired: 711
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HealthLinkBC: Dial-A-Dietitian Nutrition Information: 811

Toll-free line and website provides nutrition resources to the public, dietitians and health professionals.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Ministry of Health
HealthLinkBC: 811
Hearing Impaired Line: 711
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Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada

Website includes information about signs of stroke and heart attackmore info

Address / Contact Info
1200 - 2300 Yonge Street
, Toronto, ON, M4P 1E4
Toll-free: 1-888-473-4636
Fax (toll-free): 1-866-650-6167
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Helpline for Children and Youth: 310-1234

24 hours per day / 7 days per week province-wide toll-free support line for a child or youth who is being abused or neglected to call and receive support.more info

Address / Contact Info
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Helpline: 310-1234
Report Child Abuse: 1-800-663-9122
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24h

Here2Talk

Connects post-secondary students to free, confidential counselling and community referral services. Available 24/7 via app, phone and web.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll free: 1-877-857-3397
Web Links Website

HereToHelp

Offers useful information and resources re mental health and substance use concerns.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Partners for Mental Health and Substance Use Information
905 - 1130 West Pender Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4A4
Support & Referrals: 310-6789
Publications: 1-800-661-2121
Fax: (604) 688-3236
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Herridge Place

Affordable housing for lower income working peoplemore info

Address / Contact Info
SHARE Housing Initiative
102 Herridge Lane
, Nelson, BC, V1L 0C1
Building Manager: (250) 354-8669
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Hersh Centre for Sexual Wellness

Dr. David Hersh is a Board Certified Sex Therapist, Psychotherapist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) since 1969. He maintains offices in Nelson, BC, and Calgary, AB.more info

Address / Contact Info
317 Silica Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4M4
Nelson Office: (250) 352-0151
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