At Community Services we provide a variety of other programs and services. The details of these are presented below.

TRANSIT BUS
Provides in and out of town transportation for the general population. Wheelchair lift equipped. Routes include two weekly trips to Nelson, trips to Silverton, Fauquier, and the Hot Springs. In town the bus acts as a taxi.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Arranges and schedules public service hours for offenders; recruits volunteers and co-ordinates activities for the community; arranges travel to medical appointments; provides community kitchens to teach nutrition, shopping, and cooking skills, specifically to low income households; emergency food bank, a Christmas hamper program and emergency food bank, etc. throughout the year.

MEALS ON WHEELS
Provides hot noon meals to shut in seniors and those unable to prepare their own meals.

WOMEN'S PROGRAM
Provides an emergency shelter, safe home and transportation network; co-ordinates workshops on women's issues; promotes women's equality.

R.C.M.P. VICTIM / WITNESS SERVICES
Provides information and assistance to victims of crime, and information on crime prevention for Nakusp and New Denver police detachments.

PARENTING PROGRAMS
Teaches parenting skills to young, mainly single, mothers.

COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
Promotes the safety and well being of children 0 - 6 years by providing outreach education, prevention, and intervention including pregnancy and support for early maternity discharge.