Social Services

Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring

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

Address / Contact Info
P.O. Box 737
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2W3
Phone: (250) 931-3190
Fax: (250) 931-3192
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Red Cross Short Term Equipment Loan Program

The Short Term Health Equipment Loan Program alleviates the pressures that come along with injury or illness, assists seniors with mobility issues, allows people to return home from hospital earlier, and supports those in palliative care who wish to spend their final days in the comfort of their own home. The Canadian Red Cross provides aids such as wheelchairs, walkers, bath seats and benches, commodes and toilet seats, crutches and canes, bed handles and other durable medical equipment.more info

Address / Contact Info
Canadian Red Cross, Salt Spring Island Office
135 Crofton Road
, Salt Spring Island , BC, V8K1E2
Phone: (250) 538-4834
Fax: (250) 537-4359
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Restorative Justice Program

The Restorative Justice Program provides an opportunity for offenders of minor crimes to take accountability for their actions and avoid the court system through a diversion program.more info

Address / Contact Info
Island Community Services
268 Fulford-Ganges Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2K6
Phone: (250) 221-4416
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Salt Spring Centre School

Salt Spring Centre School is a non-denominational, accredited independent school located on 70 acres of meadow, garden and forestland in the center of Salt Spring Island.more info

Address / Contact Info
355B Blackburn Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2B8
Phone: (250) 537-9130
Fax: (250) 537-9132
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Salt Spring Elementary School

At Salt Spring Elementary School we pride ourselves in being a child centered school.more info

Address / Contact Info
122 Rainbow Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2K3
Phone: (250) 537-9928
Fax: (250) 537-1397
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Salt Spring Island Public Library

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Address / Contact Info
129 McPhillips Avenue
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2T5
Phone: (250) 537-4666
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Salt Spring Island Transition House

Provides safe, free, and confidential first-stage transitional housing for single self-identified women with or without children seeking safety from violence and abuse, including victims of sexual assault and stalking.more info

Address / Contact Info
Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV)
#20-132 Corbett Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1Z8
Phone: (250) 537-0735
toll-free: 1-877-435-7544
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Salt Spring Land Bank Society

The Land Bank is a charitable organization dedicated to increasing the supply of affordable rental and home ownership housing, in order to ensure diversity in our community.more info

Address / Contact Info
PO Box 12, Fulford Harbour
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2P2
Phone: (250) 653-4573
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Salt Spring Literacy Society

Non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement of literacy on Salt Spring. Offering free tutoring for adults in the areas of reading, writing, math, English as a second language and computer literacy. We also provide volunteer tutors in the elementary schools. We offer a quiet space to study, a computer lab, exam invigilation and other literacy services. Privacy assured. Volunteers welcome! Donations are tax deductible. more info

Address / Contact Info
124 Rainbow Road. Room 4, Salt Spring Island Multi Space
, (SIMS, former middle school), Salt Spring Island, BC
Phone: (250) 537-9717
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Salt Spring Therapeutic Riding Association

A registered not for profit organization offering services to promote the well being and education of individuals having physical, intellectual or emotional disabilities through the development of equine skills and structured programs with horses.more info

Address / Contact Info
1860 Fulford Ganges Road
, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2A5
Phone: (250) 653-4979
Fax: (250) 653-9212