Counselling for people dealing with mental health issues or substance addiction, with weekly Community Connections Clubhouse meetings for social connection, education, and life-skills training.
Serves Ainsworth Hot Springs, Argenta, Boswell, Cooper Creek, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, Howser, Johnsons Landing, Kaslo, Kootenay Bay, Lardeau, Meadow Creek, Mirror Lake, and Riondel. Funded by Interior Health.
Service Areas: Ainsworth Hot Springs, Argenta, Boswell, Cooper Creek, Crawford Bay, Gray Creek, Howser, Johnsons Landing, Kaslo, Kootenay Bay, Lardeau, Meadow Creek, Mirror Lake, Riondel
Community venue for local gatherings, meetings and events.
The Ainsworth Community Hall website offers rental requests for community and private events. It lists seating for up to 45, tables, chairs, Wi-Fi, projector, kitchen and serving area. The site notes limited parking and one bathroom; it does not describe step-free access or other accessibility features. The website labels its sample prices as placeholders, so no cost is recorded. Location: 3624 Highway 31, Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC V0G 1M0. Contact contact@ainsworthcommunityhall.ca through the booking form for availability, rental terms and accessibility questions.
Service Areas: Ainsworth Hot Springs
Location: 3624 Highway 31, Ainsworth Hot Springs, British Columbia
Paid public access to natural thermal pools and the historic cave.
The resort offers its pools to the public on a first-come, first-served basis without reservations. The official contact page currently lists public hours Wednesday–Sunday 10:00 am–7:30 pm (last entry 6:00 pm) and Monday 10:00 am–2:00 pm; the resort home page lists Monday closing at 3:00 pm, so call to confirm Monday hours before travelling. Address: 3609 Balfour-Kaslo-Galena Bay Highway, Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC V0G 1A0. Phone 1-800-668-1171; info@ainsworthhotsprings.com. Current rates and accessibility details were not confirmed; contact the resort. The pool operator treats and tests the water several times daily.
Service Areas: Ainsworth Hot Springs
Location: 3609 Balfour-Kaslo-Galena Bay Highway, Ainsworth Hot Springs, British Columbia
Pre-hospital medical response in the defined portion of RDCK Electoral Area D outside the Kaslo Fire Protection Area.
The RDCK established a medical first responder service to provide pre-hospital care through accredited and licensed responders in the defined part of Electoral Area D outside the Kaslo Fire Protection Area. For an emergency, call 9-1-1; do not use this listing as a direct dispatch contact.
Service Areas: Ainsworth Hot Springs, Argenta, Cooper Creek, Johnsons Landing, Lardeau, Meadow Creek, Mirror Lake, Shutty Bench
Emotional, practical, and court support for people affected by crime or violence, including victims, their families, and witnesses.
Provides information and community referrals, emotional support, advocacy, form completion, court preparation and accompaniment, and information about the criminal justice system. The program serves Argenta. It does not offer third-party reporting. Contact Kaslo Community Services to arrange intake.
Service Areas: Ainsworth Hot Springs, Argenta, Cooper Creek, Johnsons Landing, Kaslo, Lardeau, Meadow Creek, Mirror Lake
Regional Health Connections transit route connecting Balfour with Nelson, Kaslo, and communities along the route.
BC Transit Health Connections Kaslo/Nelson provides transportation for non-emergency medical appointments. Medical trips have priority, but anyone may ride if space is available. Route 76 serves Balfour Ferry, Ainsworth Hot Springs, Woodbury Resort, Mirror Lake and Kaslo; the live timetable includes selected trips to Nelson and Kootenay Lake Hospital by request. Current published trips run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with trip-specific days and times; booking 24 hours ahead is required by phone at 1-855-993-3100. It is a community bus: standees are not allowed and bike rack use is limited to daylight. Confirm schedule and booking before travel.
Service Areas: Ainsworth Hot Springs, Balfour, Mirror Lake
Public waterfront access for boating, swimming, picnicking and nature appreciation.
RDCK day-use regional park at 3552 Water Street in Ainsworth, on Kootenay Lake. Designated for waterfront access; provides boating, swimming, picnicking and nature appreciation and preserves the historic concrete wharf for public use. Consult the RDCK park map for site details and check conditions before visiting.
Service Areas: Ainsworth Hot Springs
Location: 3552 Water Street, Ainsworth Hot Springs, British Columbia
Free volunteer emotional, practical, respite, and bereavement support.
Trained volunteers offer confidential emotional support by phone or visits, practical help with day-to-day needs and appointments, respite for at-home caregivers, and bereavement support. Families may contact the society directly or ask a doctor, home-care provider, or hospital staff to contact hospice. The service is listed for Ainsworth, Kaslo, Lardeau, Cooper Creek, Meadow Creek, Howser, Argenta, and Johnsons Landing. All services are free.
Service Areas: Ainsworth Hot Springs, Argenta, Cooper Creek, Johnsons Landing, Kaslo, Lardeau, Meadow Creek
Counselling and education for children and youth ages 3–18 who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence, with support for families.
The Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment (PEACE) program supports children and youth ages 3–18 who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence. Counselling can include individual and group support, with information and support for parents and caregivers. The service serves Argenta. Contact Kaslo Community Services and ask for an intake worker.
Service Areas: Ainsworth Hot Springs, Argenta, Cooper Creek, Johnsons Landing, Kaslo, Lardeau, Meadow Creek
Social, physical and practical supports for older adults in Kaslo and RDCK Area D.
Programs include light physical activities, seniors’ coffee time, and WISE supports for adults aged 55 and older who have mobility challenges, live on low income or experience isolation. WISE supports can include weekly meal delivery and an in-person check-in, resource connections and workshops. Cooper Creek is explicitly named in the service area. Office hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 am–12 noon and 1–4 pm. Contact the society to confirm eligibility and current schedules.
Service Areas: Ainsworth Hot Springs, Argenta, Cooper Creek, Howser, Johnsons Landing, Kaslo, Lardeau, Meadow Creek, Poplar Creek
Free counselling for female survivors of family violence, sexual assault, or historical abuse.
Serves Ainsworth Hot Springs, Argenta, Kaslo, and Meadow Creek. Office hours are 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm Monday to Thursday. Funded by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.
Service Areas: Ainsworth Hot Springs, Argenta, Kaslo, Meadow Creek