Fixed-route regional transit linking Trail, Montrose and Fruitvale.
BC Transit Route 43 and express Route 43X connect Trail, Montrose and Fruitvale. The current timetable includes Montrose stops at 9th Avenue at 4th Street and, for select trips, a highway-only Fas-Gas stop; route 43 also serves Trail stops and the Fruitvale Main Street and Kootenay Avenue stop. Trips vary by weekday, Friday, Saturday, school day and route variant. Check the live schedule before travelling. The Beaver Falls place-name record is an unofficial historic name with Montrose listed as an official other name, so the Beaver Falls community record represents Montrose for this coverage mapping.
Service Areas: Beaver Falls, East Trail, Fruitvale, Montrose, Trail, West Trail
Provider: Trail Family and Individual Resource (FAIR) Centre Society
Non-medical help for adults age 65 and over to remain independent at home.
For seniors age 65 and over in general good health who need help with non-medical daily tasks. Services may include light housekeeping, grocery shopping, friendly visits, minor home repairs, light yard work, prescription pickup and delivery, mail pickup and delivery, and transportation to medical and other appointments. Fees apply to some services on a sliding scale based on income. Program and office hours vary. Funded by the Ministry of Health and managed by United Way British Columbia.
Service Areas: Beaver Valley, Casino, Fruitvale, Genelle, Montrose, Oasis, Rivervale, Rossland, Trail, Warfield
Coordinates disability supports and community inclusion services for people across the Kootenay Boundary region.
Coordinates services for adults with developmental disabilities, adults with significant limitations in adaptive functioning and FASD or PDD/autism, and their families. Staff help people develop support plans, connect to CLBC programs and liaise with community agencies. Supports may include staffed residential care, shared and supported living, life skills, social, recreational and vocational programs, employment search, psychological and behavioural consultation, assessment, therapy, home support, respite and service coordination. Some supports are delivered by CLBC and others by funded community providers. The 211 listing names Robson, Shoreacres and South Slocan in the service area. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm.
Service Areas: Beaverdell, Bridesville, Castlegar, Christina Lake, Crescent Valley, Edgewood, Fauquier, Fruitvale, Genelle, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Kaslo, Meadow Creek, Midway, Montrose, Nakusp, Nelson, New Denver, Robson, Rossland, Salmo, Shoreacres, Silverton, Slocan, South Slocan, Trail, Trout Lake, Warfield, Winlaw, Ymir
Regional hospital providing 24-hour emergency and acute care in Trail.
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail provides 24-hour emergency and trauma services, acute and obstetrical care, core medical and surgical specialties, psychiatry and chemotherapy for patients throughout the Kootenay Boundary health service area. HealthLink BC lists Montrose and Trail among named coverage communities, along with Castlegar, Salmo, Fruitvale and Rossland. Address: 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail, BC V1R 4M1. Main phone 250-368-3311. Emergency department is open 24 hours daily; visiting hours are listed as 10 am–7 pm daily. Wheelchair accessible; free parking. In an emergency call 9-1-1.
Service Areas: Beaver Falls, East Trail, Trail, West Trail
Team-based primary care for people in the Lower Columbia region who do not have a family doctor and have difficulty accessing care.
Provides primary care from family physicians and nurse practitioners. Eligibility: individuals and families in the Lower Columbia region without a family doctor who have difficulty accessing health care in their community. Patients must register and be attached before receiving services; this is not a walk-in clinic. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Wednesday 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Wheelchair accessible. Confirm current access and availability with the clinic.
Provider: The Salvation Army Trail Community Ministries
Monthly food hampers by appointment, with referrals to other community services when needed.
The food bank offers monthly hampers to local families and individuals experiencing need. Call to book an appointment. The provider listing reports weekday hamper pickup from 10:00 to 15:00 and office hours Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00.
Service Areas: East Trail, Genelle, Glenmerry, Sunningdale, Tadanac, Trail, Waneta Junction, West Trail
Location: 1460 Cedar Avenue, Trail, British Columbia
Provider: Trail Family and Individual Resource (FAIR) Centre Society
Free 24-hour emergency shelter and crisis support for women leaving abuse or violence, with or without children and pets.
Provides safe shelter, crisis intervention, information and referrals, meals, laundry and access to clothing donations. Outreach and a weekly drop-in group are also available to women who do not stay at the house. The shelter location is confidential. Contact the 24-hour line for information and support.