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Affordable Housing Program

Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays provides safe and affordable housing for low to moderate income families, seniors, and vulnerable populations to help them stay in their community, close…

Crisis Line

If you are in crisis or need to talk, we are here to listen. For 24-hour help, call: 1-888-353-CARE (2273) for the Crisis Line 310-6789 for the Mental Health Crisis…

Housing for seniors

For many seniors, finding affordable and stable housing can be a challenge. We offer over 100 units of safe, affordable housing in Nelson, Cranbrook, Trail Creston and Castlegar to help…

Life Skills – Kimberley

Life Skills—Kimberley is delivered in partnership with Ministry of Children and Family Development. provides goal-orientated, center-based services to develop appropriate social, life, vocational, educational, behavioural and other skills to Kimberley…

Living Life to the Full for Youth

Living Life to the Full for Youth is a fun, interactive course that will leave youth, aged 13-18, with the inspiration and tools to get the most out of life. …

PEACE for Children and Youth Experiencing Violence

The Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment (PEACE) Program for Children and Youth Experiencing Violence is a free, confidential program across BC for children and youth aged 3 to 18…

Suicide Prevention Training

Transitional Housing for Women and Children

Kootenay Haven Transition House is a temporary home for women and children fleeing violence or at risk of violence. We offer help 24 hours a day. If you need help,…

Transitional Housing Longer-Term for Women and their Children

 Haven Gardens Haven Gardens offers longer-term (usually up to 18 months) transitional housing and support services to women and their children who have experienced or are at risk of abuse,…

Volunteer Kootenays

Are you looking for opportunities to help in your community? Through our Volunteer Kootenays program, we help connect volunteers with organizations that are making a difference. Whether it’s just for…

Women’s Outreach

If you are a woman who is at risk of or experiencing abuse, we are here to help. Please call us at 250-426-5222 extension #3023 or toll-free at 1-800-200-3003 (Women’s…

Y-Mind

Y-Mind Teens a program for teens who experience stress, worry, and/or mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety. The curriculum offers tools and strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as…

Youth Outreach

Our Youth Outreach programs help youth aged 12-18 work through common problems in an age-appropriate, youth friendly way. We offer a variety of supportive services and can help build life-long…

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