Some services offered through Interior Health will be returning to the Nelson Community Health Services Centre following a temporary closure at the facility in December 2025 due to water damage.
Services that will be relocated back to the centre starting Wednesday, March 25, include:
- Adult day services
- Mental health and substance use (MHSU) services for seniors
- Public health (call ahead for drop-in availability)
- Early childhood development
- Environmental public health program support
All remaining MHSU services, (substance use counselling and after-care, counselling and treatment, psychiatry, and outreach services), will continue at 514 Vernon Street for now.
Services starting on Monday, March 30 at Nelson Community Health Services Centre:
- Water sampling drop-off services (relocated to the main floor)
Home & community care services will continue to be offered at the neighbouring Nelson Fairview Gardens, 904 Eleventh Street.
Interior Health will contact current clients directly to inform them of this change. Individuals who require new appointments or have questions related to any of these services should contact Interior Health at the following numbers:
- Mental Health and Substance Use Services: 250-505-7248 or 310-MHSU (6478)
- For general inquiries, call 250-505-7200
We will provide additional updates as they become available.
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