Referral Protocol: Health Professional
Mental Health and Substance Use Services - Southern Gulf Islands
Part of Island Health, the Southern Gulf Islands Mental Health and Substance Use Team offers assessment and treatment for adults with mental health and substance use concerns to residents of Salt Spring Island and the other southern Gulf Islands. more info
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
Self-Management BC
Travel Treatment Fund
Limited, short-term financial assistance to cover a portion of cancer-related transportation and accommodation expenses.more info
Vancouver Island Lodge
Affordable accommodations located across from the Royal Jubilee Hospital and within walking distance to the BC Cancer Agency. A home away from home during cancer treatment with meals and support services.more info
Vollrath and Associates Counselling / Consulting
Wigs and Breast Prosthesis Banks
Offering a wide range of donated wigs, headwear, permanent prostheses and bras to cancer patients throughout BC who have undergone surgery and cannot afford the cost of a wig or prosthesis.more info
Yoga for Chronic Pain
This is a six-week yoga program specially designed for people living with chronic pain. Yoga is gentle and restorative, applying pain science theory. Ongoing entrymore info
Send us feedback
