Nelson Housing Society
NDHS is a non-profit society, founded in 1981, providing geared-to-income housing in the Nelson area. Our focus is on low income families, low income singles, seniors and people with special needs. We currently manage 105 units. For more information about the housing units and to see if you might quality, go to www.ndhs.kics.bc.ca.

Links Housing Co-operative

Links Housing Co-operative
Affordable not for profit housing, some subsidized available. For information about this housing co-operative, please go to www.linksco-op.com/what_is_co-op_housing.
Email linkscoop@yahoo.com.

Nelson 352-6652

Stepping Stones for Success

Stepping Stones for Success
Short term accommodation up to 30 days for families and singles (19+).
www.nelsoncares.ca

Nelson 352-9876

Cicada Place

Cicada Place
Youth Services and Housing for Youth aged 15-24. There are some units for youth with children.
Nelson 605 Lake St.

352-7573

The Advocacy Centre

The Advocacy Centre
Provides advocacy, education, information and support to find affordable housing.
Nelson 182 Baker St.

352-6011

Transition Houses

Nelson - Aimee Bealieu Transition House
(250) 354-4357 (24 hrs.)

Trail - WINS Transition House
Includes a Supportive Recovery Bed for women working towards recovery from substance abuse.
(250) 364-1543 evenings 1-800-515-6999

Grand Forks - Boundary Women's Shelter
(250) 442-3131
after 9:00 pm 1-800-515-6999

Arrow & Slocan Lakes Safe Homes
Nakusp & area (250) 265-3674
After hours 1-800-515-6999
Or Arrow Lakes Hospital (250) 265-3622

Ward Street Place

www.nelsoncares.ca

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Nova Vita Second Stage Housing

Supportive, independent accommodation for women (with or without children) who have left abusive relationships or experienced past abuse and can benefit from a 1 year individualized program in order to deal with these issues. The focus is on the development of lifeskills, achievement of individual goals, and connections to community resources. A brief stay in a Transition House is required prior to admission. www.trailfair.ca/ProgramPages/NovaVita.html

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Castlegar Safe Homes

Crisis response to women and their children who have been victims of violence. Includes temporary shelter with a trained and supervised volunteer. Transportation available to the Trail or Nelson Transition Houses. Information, referrals, advocacy and accompaniment to related appointments. Individual and group counselling; Ongoing practical and emotional support regardless of whether a woman decides to stay in or leave a relationship. Phone: 250 365-2104 or toll-free 1-800-515-6999 or email: cdcss@telus.net.

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Nelson

St. Savior's Anglican Church
Food Bank on Fridays - 9:00 am to 11:00 am

723 Ward St. 352-5711

Nelson Food Cupboard
Mon. and Wed. - 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
and Thurs. 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm

602 Silica St. 354-1633

Kootenay Christian Fellowship
Free lunch Monday to Friday
Coffee at 11:00, lunch served 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm

812 Stanley St. 352-7700

The Family Place
Pregnancy Outreach.
Workshops, free vitamins, food vouchers and lunch provided. Helps to give babies the best start possible. Moms-to-be can join any time during pregnancy and for 6 months after birth.

312 Silica St. 352-6678

Nelson and District Women's Centre
Free Food on Tues. and Thurs. 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Tofu and Bread on Thurs.
Fresh veggies on Wed.'s

420 Mill St. 352-9916

Endless Harvest
Reasonably priced organic produce delivered to your door.
www.endlessharvest.com

1-866-825-4646

Earth Matters
The Fruit Tree Project.
Earth matters connects those who have too much fruit on their trees with people who want fruit. A portion of the picked fruit goes to the owners (if they want it), a portion goes to a food bank or The Women's Centre and the pickers get the rest.Earth Matters also holds a canning bee where knowledge is shared and lots of canning is done. Everyone goes home with 10-15 jars of goodies from the harvest.

352-6011 ext.17

Meals on Wheels
Meals for people with health issues.
$6 includes soup, salad and dessert.
$4.50 for a frozen meal.

3 times per week. 352-2911

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Castlegar

Community Kitchen
A small group of people cook 3 to 4 nutritious meals that are taken home at a cost of $2.00 per family member. The group meets once a month in a local kitchen facility to cook together, exchange recipes and develop new food preparation skills. Group meets on the first Thursday of the month.

To sign up and find out the meeting place, call Hope Kelly at 365-7711 extension 148, or 364-6273

St. David's Anglican Church
Mon. 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

614 Christina Place 365-6440 or 365-2271

Kootenay Family Place
Beautiful Beginnings
Mondays 11am to 2pm
Workshops, free vitamins, food vouchers and lunch provided. Helps to give babies the best start possible. Moms-to-be can join any time during pregnancy and for 6 months after birth.

365-3662 or 365-8448

Kootenay Family Place
Some drop in programs include a free lunch. It's a great way to meet other parents and children and find support.

365-3662 or 365-8448

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