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Circle of Indigenous Nations Society

Programs rooted in Indigenous practices for cultural connection and holistic healing /learning

Phone – 250-687-1501

Email – kbasc@coinations.net

Dinner At Home (Castlegar)

Low cost, nutritious frozen meals which can be reheated at home.

Phone – 250-304-1269

Affordable Housing - Arrow Heights

Affordable rentals for individuals, families, seniors, or those with disabilitties who are earning a low to moderate income.

Phone – 250-265-3674

Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy

Support aux citoyens de tous âges à améliorer leurs compétences en littératie afin de s’engager dans leur apprentissage tout au long de leur vie.(Castlegar Office)

Phone – 250-000-0000

Email – info@cbal.org

The Sharing Pot

A nutritious hot dinner every Tuesday.

Phone – 250-365-6470

Arrowtarian Rotary Villa

Low cost and affordable housing for independent residents 55 and over, of low and moderate income.

Phone – 250-265-2020

ESL - Selkirk College

Développez vos compétences en Anglais grâce à ce programme d’Anglais Langue Seconde.

Phone – 250-365-7292

Email – hello@selkirk.ca

Castlegar and District Community Services Society

Children who Witness Violence Counselling, Police Based Victim Services, Sexual Abuse Intervention Counselling for Children, Women’s Outreach and Support, Stopping the Violence Counselling, and Safe Home program.

Phone – 250-365-2104

Email – info@cdcss.ca

RCMP Victim Services

Provides victims and witnesses of all types of crime with information, support, police and court updates, court accompaniment, and assistance with crime victim assistance application forms and referrals.

Vivre En Colombie-Britannique

Programme d’immigration pour les Francophones en CB.

Phone – 604-630-0316

Email – info@vivreencb.ca

Nelson Community Food Bank

People facing adversity share, connect, and advocate around good food.

Phone – 250-354-1633

Email – Info@nelsoncfc.ca

Nakusp Mental Health & Substance Abuse - Interior Health

Mental health and substance use services for all ages. Call for an intake.

Phone – 250-265-5253

FÉDÉRATION DES FRANCOPHONES DE LA CB

L’organisation mère des 40 Associations Francophones partout en CB.

Phone – 604-732-1420

Email – info@ffcb.ca

Our Daily Bread

Daily hot nutritious meals in a safe and welcoming environment.

Phone – 250-352-1722

Email – office@kcfoffice.com

Nakusp Food Bank

Accepts community-donated food and donates to those in need on Fridays between 10:00am and 12:00pm.

Phone – 250-265-3674

ANNUAIRE DES SERVICES EN FRANÇAIS EN CB

Le moyen le plus simple pour trouver un professionnel en français près de chez vous

Nelson and District Women's Center

Drop-In Centre that includes coffee, tea, snacks and free nutritious food to take home.

WINS Transition House

24 hour shelter for women, their children or pets, leaving abusive or violent relationships. Also offers outreach services and a free casual weekly drop-in group.

Phone – 250-364-1543

Email – Hello@trailfair.ca

Meals on Wheels (Seniors)

Delivery of hot or frozen meals to seniors for a nominal cost.

Trail Fair Society

Community Based Victims Services, PEACE (children & youth), Sexual Abuse Intervention Program, Stop the Violence program.

Phone – 250-364-2326

Email – Hello@trailfair.ca

St.Saviour's Food Pantry

Pre-packaged food in take-away bags every Friday (9:00 – 11:00 AM).

Downtown Trail Residents Dinner ​

Free evening dinner for Downtown Trail residents on the 3rd Sunday of each month (September to June).

Phone – 250-368-3225

Email – cifoffice@telus.net

Indigenous Peoples In Trades

Trades training and careers for Indigenous people in BC.

Nelson Victim Services Unit

Crisis intervention, emotional support and preparation for court appearances for victims of crime.

Trail United Church Food Bank

A low barrier food bank offering nutritious food every Tuesday morning except the second Tuesday of the month.

Located in the church basement, all welcome!

Phone – 250-368-3225

Email – cifpcoffice@gmail.com

MÉTIS NATION BC

Culturally relevant, social, and economic programs, and services for Métis communities.

Phone – 604-557-5851

Email – info@mnbc.ca

Nelson Community Services

Stopping the Violence Women’s Counselling, Child and Youth Counselling, and Family Counselling programs.

Selkirk College Community Meal Program​

Low-cost noon meals 3 times a week provided by Selkirk College’s Food Services Program staff and students (September to April)

Phone – 250-364-5765

SELKIRK College - Indigenous Services

Financial aid advice, community support, career counselling, and cultural activities for prospective and current Indigenous students.

Phone – 250-365-6568

Email – hello@selkirk.ca

Aimee Beaulieu Transition House

Temporary shelter for women and children leaving domestic violence.

Phone – 250-354-4357

Trail Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has been serving the Trail, and greater Trail area, for over 100 years. Throughout the years our services and programs have taken many shapes and sizes to fit the needs of the community.

Circle of Indigenous Nations Society

Programs rooted in Indigenous practices for cultural connection and holistic healing /learning

NELSON AND DISTRICT WOMEN’S CENTRE

Drop-in, Trans Resource and Community Engagement Space, and access to peer counselling.

Beaver Valley Food Bank

Food bank available only for Beaver Valley residents once per month. The food bank is a contact organization for the Farmer’s Market Food Coupons for those living on a low income. Call Theresa at 250-367-9791 for coupon information.

Phone – 250-368-7513

Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency

Advice, support, and technical assistance to Indigenous Peoples.

Phone – 250-489-2464

Email – JAndre@ktunaxa.org

Nelson Community Services​

Focuses on preventing homelessness for Women at-risk, Youth, Adults leaving institutional care, and People of Aboriginal descent.

Rossland Food Bank

The Rossland Food Bank is a Canada Revenue Agency Registered Charity which has operated for over 20 years in the City of Rossland. We are a small, dedicated group whose goal and focus are to help our citizens who are in need, relying solely on the generosity of our community, as well as larger companies who regularly send donations. 

The Advocacy Center

Non-profit, community-based assistance to victims of relationship violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Outreach services to Castlegar.

Affordable Housing - Nelson Cares Society​

Offers a number of affordable housing possibilities in the Nelson area.

Phone – 250-352-1608

Email – info@nelsoncares.ca

CDS - Homeless Programs & Support

CDS operates programs that support to individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to transition into safe and affordable housing.

Phone – 250-364-1104

Castlegar Emergency Shelter Assistance

Temporary emergency housing and support for people with no other alternatives

Phone – 250-365-2104

Email – info@cdcss.ca

Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter

A 24/7 emergency shelter for those who find themselves without safe housing in the West Kootenay area.

Phone – 250-352-9876

Email – info@nelsoncares.ca

WINS Transition House

24/7 support and safe, free shelter for women, their children, and pets. Provides meals, bedding, laundry, toiletries, clothing donations, crisis intervention and referrals.

Phone – 250-364-1543

Casltgar Community HARVEST fOOD bANK​

Located at 614 Christina Place. Free hot lunches and drop in services.

Phone – 250-608-1047

Safe Home Program

Safe, confidential, and free temporary housing to women (and their children) fleeing from abuse or risk of abuse. The service is available 24/7.

Phone – 250-265-1843