Family & Community Supports
The Family Support Institute, a provincial not for profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family-to-family organization with a broad volunteer base. FSI supports and services are free to any family. https://familysupportbc.com/
Community Living BC, a provincial crown corporation that funds supports and services to adults with developmental disabilities, as well as individuals who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and who also have significant difficulty doing things on their own. https://www.communitylivingbc.ca/
BC Child & Youth Support for Special Needs , Social Worker for Children with Special Needs
SOAR (Steps to Opportunities, Academics & Readiness) Program at Selkirk College, a diverse offering of programs to meet the learning needs of adult students. There are many options available that lead to certification and develop transferable skills for adult living and employment. https://selkirk.ca/program/soar
Kootenay Career Development Society:
Work BC https://workbccentre-nelson.ca/nelson/ provices employment Counselling & Access to custom employment support services for students with disabilities.
Bigby Place, a Nelson program run by Kootenay Society for Community Living, is a non-profit organization with several inclusive programs and services for children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities and their families living in and around the West Kootenay. http://www.ksclcastlegar.net/
Nelson CARES which supports a wide variety of community programs and services including affordable rental housing; an emergency shelter; residential and employment services for adults with disabilities; legal information and victim Services. https://nelsoncares.ca/
POPARD: Provincial Outreach Program for Autism & Related Disorders
POPFASD: Provincial Outreach Program for FASD