A QUICK GUIDE TO THE SERVICES NELSON CARES SOCIETY OFFERS

DO YOU NEED…

EMERGENCY SHELTER NOW

Stepping Stones  in downtown Nelson offers crisis housing 24/7 for homeless individuals and families for up to 30 days.

816 Vernon Street, Nelson  250-352-9876

AN AFFORDABLE HOME

Nelson CARES manages 155 units of affordable housing for people facing challenges trying to find a roof over their heads.

250-352-1608

WORK THAT FITS

Custom Fit Inclusion and Employment Services provides opportunities for individuals to obtain real work for real pay.

Drop in Tuesdays 9:30 – 4:00

Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays by appointment only
250-352-6011 ext 5270

MOBILITY FOR SENIORS

The Moving Together Project helps seniors untangle the network of local transportation options so you can get where you want to go.

Call the Transportation Co-ordinator at: 250-352-2708.

TO KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

The Advocacy Centre can help you navigate through the complex world of landlord-tenant issues, family law, court orders, and more.

250-352-5777
1-877-352-5777

Hours:
Monday – Thursday:  9 – 4pm
(closed for lunch 12:00-1:00)

TO CONNECT WITH SENIORS

From service co-ordination to a senior’s fair, we work to enhance the health, independence, and inclusion in community life of Kootenay  seniors.

250-352-2708 ext 5246

COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORT

The Services for Community Living Program has provided supported community living for some of Nelson’s most vulnerable citizens for more than 30 years.

250-352-6011 ext 5268

TO UNDERSTAND HOMELESSNESS

The Nelson Committee on Homelessness brings community groups together to speak in a single voice to address the issue of homelessness in the West Kootenays.