Community Health and Social Service Programs

Peer Support

If you’re a resident of Canada, 18 years and older, who has been diagnosed with cancer, or you’re caring for someone with cancer, you can speak over the phone with a trained volunteer who has gone through a similar experience. Our volunteers are specially trained cancer survivors or caregivers with a wide range of cancer experiences and life stories who can share insights and ideas for coping during your cancer experience. You’ll have the chance to talk with a peer who will listen with empathy and respect. And you’ll have an opportunity to gain hope and encouragement by hearing someone else’s story. more info

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Canadian Cancer Society, BC & Yukon
565 W 10th Ave
, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4
Toll-Free: 1-888-939-3333
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Petra Hasenfratz, RMT

Massage Therapistmore info

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298 Blackburn Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2B8
Phone: (250) 537-0602
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PharmaCare

BC PharmaCare helps British Columbians with the cost of eligible prescription drugs and designated medical supplies.more info

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Ministry of Housing and Social Development
toll free: 1-800-464-4911
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Pharmasave Salt Spring

Salt Spring Pharmacy is your community's centre for great products, friendly service and expert advice. With a downtown location to serve the Salt Spring Island community; we offer all the great products and services you have come to expect.more info

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104 Lower Ganges Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC
Phone: 537-5534
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Phoenix Elementary School

Phoenix School is a small, holistic school inspired by its natural setting, with a deep sense of family, community and society.more info

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and Learning Design Partners
163 Drake Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2K8
Phone: (250) 537-1156
Fax: (250) 537-1842
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Port Washington Montessori

Open year round from Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Programs are offered morning, afternoon and all-day for children age 6 months to 12 years. Port Washington Montessori is a licensed multi-age learning environment filled with opportunities for hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, art, music and story. Weekly trips to Victoria include instruction in swimming, skating and gymnastics. Our mixed-age grouping provides a uniquely supportive environment honoring the development of each child as an individual.more info

Address / Contact Info
1204 Port Washington Road
, Pender Island, BC, V0N 2M1
Phone: (250) 629-6114

Public Health

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Island Health - Child, Youth and Family
160 Fulford-Ganges Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2T8
Phone: (250) 538-4880
Fax: (250) 538-4708

Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health

The Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health is a family-centred resource providing a range of multidisciplinary health care services to children and youth.more info

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2400 Arbutus Road
, Victoria, BC, V8N 1V7
Phone: 1(250) 519-5390
Fax: 1(250) 519-6937
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Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring

We provide resources and best practices about the universal needs of children in their formative early years.more info

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P.O. Box 737
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2W3
Phone: (250) 931-3190
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RCMP

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Address / Contact Info
401 Lower Ganges Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2V4
Emergency: 911
administration: (250) 537-5555