Community Health and Social Service Programs

Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV)

IWAV is a non-profit organization providing services throughout the Southern Gulf Islands to women and their children affected by poverty, violence and abuse.more info

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#20-132 Corbett Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1Z8
toll free: 1-877-435-7544
Phone: (250) 537-0735
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Islands Trust

The Islands Trust has a legislated mandate for protecting and preserving the trust area, primarily through land use planning and regulation.more info

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1-500 Lower Ganges Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2N8
Phone: (250) 537-9144
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Jean C Barber Lodge

Affordable accommodations located across from the BC Cancer Agency – Vancouver Centre. A home away from home during cancer treatment with meals and support services.more info

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Candian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon
575 W 10th Ave
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4C3
Phone: (604) 879-9131
Fax: (604) 675-7131
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Jehovah's Witnesses

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276 Fulford Ganges Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2K6
Phone: (250) 537-9126
Phone: (250) 537-4388

Jodi French, MA Counseling Psychology, JIBC Expressive Therapy Certificate, Registered Clinical Counselor (BCACC)

Specializing in playtherapy methods for children aged 3 - 12 and trauma informed psychotherapy Some youth and adult counseling spaces Safe, inviting, client-centered, confidential, ethical service delivery with an experienced Masters level therapist with post graduate certificate in Expressive Therapies Services covered under most insurance policies, CVAP, etc. Operating as The Growing Tree Playtherapy and Consulting Services more info

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Salt Spring Island, BC
Phone: (778) 353-3536
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Karin Beviere, R.TCM.P

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The Heart TCM Clinic in Ganges, 130 McPhillips Ave.
, Salt Spring Island, V8K 2T5
Phone: (250) 537-4728
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Kathie Smithson, RMT

Massage Therapistmore info

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Pura Vida
325 Fernwood Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1C3
Phone: (250) 537-8432

Kelly Johnson, RMT

Massage Therapistmore info

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128 Hereford Street
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2T4
Phone: (250) 538-8848
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Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

The BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre provides mental health and substance use information and resources, assistance navigating the mental health system, as well as free personalized support from parent peer support workers. Services are available to families across BC and Yukon with children and youth up to age 24, by phone, email, virtual meeting, and in person at The Kelty Centre. Many online resources, educational events and webinars are also available for parents and caregivers, and school professionals. more info

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Provincial Health Services Authority
BC Children's Hospital, Mental Health Building #85, Room P3-302 - 4500 Oak Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3N1
Toll-free: 1-800-665-1822
Phone: (604) 875-2084
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KIDS Help Line

The KIDS Help Line is a toll-free phone counselling referral and Internet service for children and youth.more info

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toll free: 310-1234 (no area code needed)
Toll-free: 1-800-663-9122
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