Support & Outreach

We are limited, not by our abilities, but by our vision.
-Anon

A blood borne infection (BBI) support program based in Nelson. We provide support and
outreach to people throughout the West Kootenay/Boundary region.

We believe that:

All people are equal and deserve highest respect.
All people have a story which deserves to be respectfully heard.
All communities deserve culturally safe support services and excellence of individual care.
The best harm reduction is social equity and social justice.

We offer:

Confidential support for individuals living with or at risk of acquiring, HIV and Hepatitis C.
Community level information and education about HIV and Hepatitis C.
Meeting you where you are at and a safe place to ask for help.
Culturally sensitive emotional support and crisis counselling.
Meeting you privately in the ANKORS Nelson office OR outreach in your West Kootenay community.
Working collaboratively to overcome barriers to personal wellbeing.
Referrals to best community services and programs like: Opiate Agonist Therapy (OAT), TEETH Clinic, Supported Recovery Program, and Coordinated Access Hub.
Practical support with application paperwork for: social assistance, housing, ID, tenancy challenges.
Accompaniment to medical appointments, community services, and court appearances.
Harm reduction for individuals and community via education, support and advocacy.
Participation in ethical community collaboration for policy changes related to social determinants of health, such as housing.
The “Good Mail Project”: Are you interested in receiving photos, letters, and other nice things in addition to your regular mail?

Get in touch

Katia Dolan, BSW
Support and Outreach Coordinator
(West Kootenays)

ankorsoutreach@gmail.com
office: 250-505-5506

My preferred pronouns are she, her, they, them.
I am a White European cis-gendered, able bodied, woman Settler.
I acknowledge my uninvited existence on, and relationship with, lands of the Sinixt, Syilx and Ktunaxa.

Our Favourite Resources

Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter

Stepping Stones is an emergency shelter in the West Kootenays. Located at 816 Vernon Street in Nelson.
Housing up to 17 people, in five bunk-style bedrooms, with a stay of up to 30 days. It is a low barrier, drug-and-alcohol free, safe environment.

Bring me to Stepping Stones