The Advocacy Centre

Abuse / Neglect, Advocacy, Legal, and Victim Services

Provided by Nelson CARES Society

Provides legal information, education and problem solving for low-income residents of the West Kootenays as well as specialized victim assistance to victims of relationship violence, sexual assault and child abuse.
The Advocacy Centre provides advocacy to individuals as well as workshops and presentations on legal issues. It has long been a voice in the community speaking to issues of poverty and discrimination. The work and materials produced focus on topics such as welfare, family law, tenancy, women’s safety and poverty survival.

Advocacy services are free of charge. There are sliding scale fees for training and presentations.

Programs and services include:
  • Welfare Advocacy
  • Poverty Advocacy
  • Specialized Victim Services
  • Family Law/Child Protection
  • Landlord/Tenant Advocacy
  • Safe Haven
  • Education and Workshops
  • Your Rights as a Victim
Communities served - The West Kootenay region, including Nelson, the Slocan Valley, Salmo, Kaslo, Nakusp, Castlegar, Trail and Grand Forks. Staff also travel to Castlegar, Trail, Salmo and Kaslo and provide service by phone, fax and email as required.

250-352-5777

Toll Free: 1-877-352-5777

Public email: advocacycentre@nelsoncares.ca

Website: https://advocacycentre.org/

#100, 205 Hall Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 0B4

Office hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed from 12:00-12:30 PM)

Service is available in English.

Cost: Fees may apply

Referral options:

  • Self-referral
Associated Programs/Services

Also offered by Nelson CARES Society:

Availability

Service area: Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Slocan, Trail + show cities

Service area cities: Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson, Salmo, Slocan, and Trail

Service Types Provided
Abuse / Neglect
Advocacy
Legal
Victim Services
Ways to Access
  • Provided 1:1 in-person
  • Provided by phone
  • Provided online: email / video / on-line

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