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BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH)

Facilitates and supports the establishment of transition houses and other services to battered women and their children.more info

Address / Contact Info
325 - 119 West Pender Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1S5
Toll-free: 1-800-661-1040
Phone: (604) 669-6943
Fax: (604) 682-6962
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BC Suicide Intervention and Prevention Line 1-800-784-2433 (1800SUICIDE)

Toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week provincial access to confidential emotional support, skilled assessment and intervention for suicide related calls.more info

Address / Contact Info
Suicide Prevention Line: 1-800-784-2433
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BC Transit Services - West Kootenay

Offers regularly scheduled transit, HandyDART, Health Connections and Paratransit services within the West Kootenay regionmore info

Address / Contact Info
West Kootenay Transit: 1-855-993-3100
Customer Service: 1-877-380-8181
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BC Transplant

BC Transplant provides oversight for all aspects of organ donation and transplantation across BC.more info

Address / Contact Info
Provincial Health Services Authority
260 - 1770 West 7th Avenue
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 3X7
Information Line: 1-800-663-6189
Phone: (604) 877-2240
Fax: (604) 877-2111
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Beautiful Beginnings (Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP)) - Castlegar

Free program that helps pregnant and new parents with children up to 1 year with supports such as meals, food vouchers, vitamin supplements and educational opportunities.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Family Place (KFP), Neighbourhood House
767 11th Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J7
Program Coordinator: (778) 460-5103
KFP Office: (250) 365-8448
Fax: (250) 365-5792
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Bellies 2 Babies

A free drop-in program for parents expecting a new baby and for new parents.more info

Address / Contact Info
Kootenay Kids Society, The Family Place
312 Silica Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 4M5
Cathy: (250) 352-6678 Ext 1
Fax: (250) 354-2055
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Belonging Network (formerly Adoptive Families Association of BC)

Supports the adoption community at all ages and stages through education, counselling, family events, and advocacy. more info

Address / Contact Info
Adoptive Families Association of BC
Adopt BC Kids Info Line: 1-877-236-7807
778-897-1315: Family Support Team
Office: (604) 320-7330
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Bethel Christian Centre

Sunday worship at 10ammore info

Address / Contact Info
623 Gordon Road
, Nelson, BC, V1L 5X6
Church Office: (250) 352-9322
Pastor Matt: (250) 353-9322
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Better at Home Program - Slocan Valley

Provides many non-medical services to help seniors aged 65 and older continue to live at home independently.more info

Address / Contact Info
W.E. Graham Community Service Society
1001 Harold Street
, Slocan, BC, V0G 2C0
Slocan Valley Better at Home: (250) 777-8339
WEGCSS Office: (250) 355-2484
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Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC

Private, non-profit, self-regulatory organization dedicated to promoting fairness and honesty in the marketplace.more info

Address / Contact Info
500 - 1190 Melville Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3W1
Toll-free: 1-888-803-1222
Office: (604) 682-2711
Fax: (604) 681-1544
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