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Kootenay Family Place- Infant Development Program – Offers services for children from 0-3 years who live in Kaslo, Nelson and Salmo and are at risk for developmental delay or have a delay or disability. Participation is voluntary and free of charge.

Phone: (778) 460-5112
Address: 749 11 Avenue, Castlegar, BC V1N 1J7
https://www.kootenayfamilyplace.org/programs/early-intervention/west-kootenay-infant-development-program


Kootenay Kids Society – Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy – Provides early intervention services for children 0 – 6 years of age where there are concerns regarding physical, sensory, behavioral and/or cognitive development.

The therapy program services children in Nelson, Salmo, Slocan City, Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Nakusp, New Denver and region.

Contact: Kootenay Kids Society

Phone: (250) 505-1171
Address: 802 Stanley Street, Nelson, BC V1N 1N7
http://kootenaykids.ca/physiotherapy/


Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (KATI) – Offers art therapy services to children, youth and adults, as well as an Art Therapy diploma program and other professional development opportunities.

Email: admin@kutenaiarttherapy.com
Phone: (250) 352-2264
Address: 191 Baker Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4H1
http://info.kutenaiarttherapy.com/


La Leche League – Breast feeding support. Group held on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Family Place, Nelson.

Contact: Catherine Williams

Phone: (250) 354-4424
Address: 312 Silica Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4M5


Marama Midwifery – Registered midwife who is licensed to provide prenatal, labour and birth and postnatal care for women and babies in accordance with the College of Midwives of BC Standards of Practice. Midwifery care is fully covered if you have BC Healthcare (MSP).

Contact: Lana Knoll
Email: maramamidwife@yahoo.ca
Phone: (250) 353 2213

https://maramamidwife.com/about/


Midwife Services – Midwife Services, covered by BC MSP

Contact: Sylke Plaumann
Email: midwife@theeastshore.cc
Phone: 250-227-6846


Naksup & District Sports Complex – Offers a range of programs and services for all ages, interests and fitness levels.

Phone: (250) 265-4500
Address: 200 8 Avenue NW, Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0
http://nakusp.com/municipal-services/arena-parks/nakusp-district-sports-complex/


Nakusp Public Library – Offers literacy programs and resources for all ages.

Phone: (250) 265-3363
Address: 92 6th Avenue NW, Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0
http://nakusp.bc.libraries.coop/


Nelson & District Community Complex – Offers a range of programs and services for all ages, interests & fitness levels and up to 2 hours of childminding for children age 18 months-6 years (check the website for cost and hours).

Phone: (250) 354-4386
Address: 305 Hall Street, Nelson, BC V1L 5X4
http://www.rdck.ca/EN/main/services/recreation.html


Nelson CARES Society – Provides programs and initiatives in advocacy, housing, employment, support services, and environmental stewardship.

Phone: (250) 352-6011
Address: 521 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4E9
http://nelsoncares.ca/


Nelson Community Services – Parenting education, counseling for children and families and family support.

Email: admin@servicesfyi.ca
Phone: (250) 352-3504.
Address: 518 Lake Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4C6
http://www.servicesfyi.ca/


Nelson Food Cupboard – The Nelson Food Cupboard is barrier-free and allows people to use the service as often as needed without justifying their need. No registration requirements or ID required.

Mon & Wed: 9:00am – 1:00pm or by appointment.

Email: foodcupboard@shawbiz.ca
Phone: (250) 354-1633
Address: Nelson United Church, Basement 602 Silica Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4N1
http://foodcupboard.org/


Nelson Public Library – The Nelson Library presents three regular storytimes that are ongoing and drop-in (no registration required).

Family Storytime on Fridays 10:30-11:15
Book Babies on Thursdays 10:30-11:00am
Sensory Storytime on Saturdays 10:30-11:00

Phone: (250) 352-6333
Address: 602 Stanley Street, Nelson, BC V1L 1N4
http://nelson.bc.libraries.coop/


New Life Pentecostal Community Meal – Community meal on Thursdays from 4:30-6:30pm

Phone: (250) 365-5212
Address: New Life Pentecostal Church, 602 7th Street, Castlegar, BC V1N 3J6
http://newlifecastlegar.ca/


North Kootenay Lake Community Services Society – Offers child and youth counselling, victim assistance and counselling (and a safe home program for women and children leaving abuse), family support and family centre office.

Email: office@nklcss.org
Phone: 250 353-7694
Address: 336 ‘B’ Avenue, Kaslo, British Columbia V0G 1M0
http://www.nklcss.org/home