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Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society

Promotes unity and health by addressing the needs of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people of all ages in rural and urban areas around Fort Nelson. Services include a youth drop-in program, Elder's wellness activities, HIV/AIDS harm reduction education and supplies, employment services, job search assistance, a food bank, mental health and addictions counselling, cultural events, hall rental, and emergency housing. The Craft Shop sells healing arts and crafts made by residents of Fort Liard, Fort Nelson, High Level, and Prophet River. Office hours are 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society.

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Website

www.fnafs.org

Contact

Phone: 250-774-2993
Fax: 250-774-2998
Email: fnafs@northwestel.net

Address

5012 49th Avenue
Fort Nelson, BC, V0C 1R0

Mailing Address

PO Box 1266
Fort Nelson, BC, V0C 1R0

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Father Poullet Shelter

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Six bed emergency shelter for men (cisgender and transgender) ages 19 and over.

Six bed emergency shelter for men (cisgender and transgender) ages 19 and over. Provides snacks, food vouchers, clothing, toiletries, showers, and free off-site laundry services. Blankets are given to turnaways. Zero tolerance for alcohol and drug use. Limited storage space. Pets cannot be accommodated. Not wheelchair accessible. Also provides information and referral to community services, and case planning. Intake and shelter operates 24 hours; clients are expected to vacate premises between 10 am and 3 pm for personal activities, except during extreme weather conditions or a crisis. Beds are first come, first served. Funded by AHMA.
Website

www.fnafs.org
Address

4903 48th Avenue
Fort Nelson, BC, V0C 1R0
Provides snacks, food vouchers, clothing, toiletries, showers, and free off-site laundry services. Blankets are given to turnaways. Zero tolerance for alcohol and drug use. Limited storage space. Pets cannot be accommodated. Not wheelchair accessible. Also provides information and referral to community services, and case planning. Intake and shelter operates 24 hours; clients are expected to vacate premises between 10 am and 3 pm for personal activities, except during extreme weather conditions or a crisis. Beds are first come, first served. Funded by AHMA.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 1266, 4903 48th Avenue
Fort Nelson, BC, V0C 1R0

Contact

Shelter: 250-774-3816

Office: 250-774-2993

Fax: 250-774-3818

Email: emergencyshelter.fnafs@northwestel.net

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Food Programs

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Volunteer-run program provides a low-cost Soup and Bannock lunch every Tuesday from October through June.

Volunteer-run program provides a low-cost Soup and Bannock lunch every Tuesday from October through June. Food Bank (4903 50th Street) provides food hampers to unemployed and underemployed individuals and families in the Fort Nelson community. Runs every second Thursday.
Website

www.fnafs.org
Address

5012 49th Avenue
Fort Nelson, BC, V0C 1R0
Food Bank (4903 50th Street) provides food hampers to unemployed and underemployed individuals and families in the Fort Nelson community. Runs every second Thursday.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 1266
Fort Nelson, BC, V0C 1R0

Contact

Phone: 250-774-2993

Fax: 250-774-2998

Email: fnafs@northwestel.net

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Fort Nelson Women's Transition House

Provided by Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society
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Provides shelter for women, with or without children, who are fleeing family violence or abuse of any kind.

Provides shelter for women, with or without children, who are fleeing family violence or abuse of any kind. Accepts anyone who self identifies as a woman. Accepts male children age 18 and under. Personal identification (ID) is preferred, but not required. No pets allowed. Not wheelchair accessible. Funded by Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) and BC Housing.
Website

www.fnafs.org
Address

No address available
Accepts anyone who self identifies as a woman. Accepts male children age 18 and under. Personal identification (ID) is preferred, but not required. No pets allowed. Not wheelchair accessible. Funded by Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) and BC Housing.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 1266
Fort Nelson, BC, V0C 1R0

Contact

Crisis (24-hour): 250-774-4742

Cell: 250-775-0287

Fax: 250-233-8638

Email: wth.fnafs@northwestel.net

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Mental Health and Addictions Counselling

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Offers confidential counselling for individuals or groups to address any mental health or addiction concern.

Offers confidential counselling for individuals or groups to address any mental health or addiction concern. Uses a holistic treatment approach that values the health of the body, mind, and spirit. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Northern Health.
Website

www.fnafs.org
Address

5012 49th Avenue
Fort Nelson, BC, V0C 1R0
Uses a holistic treatment approach that values the health of the body, mind, and spirit. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Northern Health.

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Mailing Address

PO Box 1266
Fort Nelson, BC, V0C 1R0

Contact

Phone: 250-774-2993 Local 1004

Fax: 250-774-2998

Email: fnafs@northwestel.net

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Stopping the Violence (STV) Counselling Program - Fort Nelson

Provided by Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society
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Provides counselling for female survivors of family violence, sexual assault, or historical child abuse of any kind.

Provides counselling for female survivors of family violence, sexual assault, or historical child abuse of any kind. Serves Fort Nelson and surrounding areas. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG).
Website

www.fnafs.org
Address

5012 49th Avenue
Fort Nelson, BC, V0C 1R0
Serves Fort Nelson and surrounding areas. Funded by Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (MPSSG).

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Mailing Address

PO Box 1266
Fort Nelson, BC, V0C 1R0

Contact

Phone: 250-774-2993 Local 1005

Fax: 250-774-2998

Email: fnafs@northwestel.net

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Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society

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5 services offered by: Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society

Father Poullet Shelter

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Address

Mailing Address

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Food Programs

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Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Fort Nelson Women's Transition House

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Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Mental Health and Addictions Counselling

Website

Address

Mailing Address

Contact

Stopping the Violence (STV) Counselling Program - Fort Nelson

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Address

Mailing Address

Contact