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New locations for health services in Nelson

Nelson residents will have new and convenient ways to access a range of local services from tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12.

According to Interior Health, services previously offered at the Gordon Road Wellness Centre and Nelson Health Centre have now transitioned to 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, August 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 fromMoving toProgramsEffective date
Gordon Road Wellness Centre
(905 Gordon Street)
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


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Kate Brown
Kate Brown
Kate is a proud mom of two with a wealth of journalism, media and communications experience. Born in Australia, Kate moved to the Kootenays for a change in lifestyle and now spends her days enjoying the mountains, lakes and activities the region has to offer.

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