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NCS - The Advocacy Centre
Offered by Nelson Cares Society
205 Hall St, Nelson, BC V1L 5X4, V1L 1S5
In short
The Advocacy Centre is a non-profit, community-based organization which provides legal information, education and problem solving for low-income residents of the West Kootenays.
- Hours
- Mon - Thurs 9am-4pm, closed from 12-1pm
- Who it is for
- People on a low income
- Where
- 205 Hall St, Nelson, BC V1L 5X4, V1L 1S5
- How to reach
- (250) 352-6011 · advocacycentre@nelsoncares.ca · Website
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About this service
The Advocacy Centre is a non-profit, community-based organization which provides legal information, education and problem solving for low-income residents of the West Kootenays. We also provide 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. Our work and the materials we produce focus on topics such as welfare, family law, tenancy, womens safety and poverty survival. Our advocacy services are free of charge.
For nearly 30 years the Advocacy Centre has helped educate, train and support Nelson citizens free of charge. Funding comes from the Province of British Columbia, The Law Foundation of BC, the Columbia Basin Trust, Legal Services Society of BC and the provincial Ministry of Justice.
When is it open?
NCS - The Advocacy Centre is open Mon - Thurs 9am-4pm, closed from 12-1pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 352-6011, email advocacycentre@nelsoncares.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Nelson, British Columbia.
205 Hall St, Nelson, BC V1L 5X4, V1L 1S5
205 Hall St, Nelson, BC V1L 5X4, V1L 1S5Nelson, British Columbia
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