Interior Health is informing residents in Nelson and surrounding areas about new and more convenient ways to access a range of local health services starting, Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Services previously offered at the Gordon Road Wellness Centre and Nelson Health Centre have now transitioned to be offered at one location – the new Nelson Community Health Services Centre, located at 902 Eleventh Street.
In addition, some mental health and substance use (MHSU) services will be available at a separate Interior Health location at 201- 514 Vernon Street starting Monday, Aug. 18.
The Nelson Community Health Services Centre and IH’s location at 201-514 Vernon Street are both open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The following is a list of specific services and where they will be offered:
Moving from |
Moving to |
Programs |
Effective date |
Gordon Road Wellness Centre |
Nelson Community Health Services Centre |
- adult day services - allied health - home health
|
Aug. 12, 2025 |
Nelson Health Centre (333 Victoria Street)
|
Nelson Community Health Services Centre
|
- early childhood development - environmental public health and licensing - Interior Health Children's Assessment Network - nurse practitioner(s) - outreach services - public health
|
Aug. 12, 2025 |
Nelson Health Centre (333 Victoria Street) |
Nelson Community Health Services Centre
|
- substance use counselling and treatment - nurse practitioners - seniors MHSU - psychiatry |
Aug. 12, 2025
|
Nelson Health Centre (333 Victoria Street) |
201-514 Vernon Street |
- substance use counselling and treatment - integrated case management - psychiatry - outreach and support - crisis response and access |
Aug. 18, 2025
|
For more information, please visit the Interior Health website: www.interiorhealth.ca/locations/nelson-community-health-services-centre