Safer spaces in Nelson and Cranbrook open for community members
to access services and connect to each other.
Nelson Office
Hours & Information
- Monday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
- The ANKORS Nelson office is closed from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm every day for lunch
Available Services in Nelson
- Restroom
- Phone access
- Nutrition + hydration
- Overdose Prevention Site
- Naloxone kits and training
- Drug checking + fentanyl test strips
- Harm reduction supplies
- Condoms and other safer sex supplies
- Referrals for STI testing, Hep C and HIV treatment, and support
- A connection to Crisis Counselling & Support Services
Cranbrook Office
Hours & Information
- Monday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Drug Checking is available weekdays. Call or email ahead to make an appointment to have your drugs checked.
- Other services may be available Fridays, call ahead if possible.
Available Services in Cranbrook
- Coffee and snacks
- Toques and warm hats from the "Knit for Mental Health" group
- Naloxone kits and training
- Condoms and other safer sex supplies
- Harm reduction supplies
- Referrals to other ANKORS services like peer health navigators, harm reduction information, and community groups and meetings