Mental Health & Legal Assistance

Legal Aid Services Society Community Partner

Refer and assist people to access Legal Services Society (LSS) representation or brief advice services (e.g., duty counsel, Family LawLINE). Provided by Community Based Victim Services.

Mental Health & Substance Use Consumer, Family & Peer Support Programs

Works to support families and individuals in understanding mental health services and develop initiatives for change. Provides resource information and family and peer support options and works to reduce stigma.

Mental Health and Substance Use Family Support Drop-In Group

Family support groups offer a safe and supportive space for family members and friends to share, ask questions, and connect with others who are supporting loved ones with mental health and/or substance use challenges. Group is offered in-person and through Zoom. Please email or call Lisa by 12:00pm the Tuesday before group to sign up.

Meeting Details: 6pm – 8pm on the First and Third Wednesday of each month at 1060 Eldorado St. Trail, BC (the Skills Center Building)

Contact Information: 250-364-2326 ext.225 | lmelenka@trailfair.ca | Cell: 250-231-7552

Community Law Advocate

Provides advocacy assistance for PWD, Tenancy issues, Canada Pension Plan Disability, Employment Insurance, OAS and Civil Resolution Tribunals . The advocate does not provide legal advice, is not a lawyer and does not cover Family Law, Wills, Estates or Probate.