SMART Recovery – Life Beyond Addiction

  SMART Recovery is an evidence-based program designed to help individuals overcome addiction and manage their recovery through self-empowerment and skill-building. SMART RECOVERY LIFE SKILLS 10-WEEK -PROGRAM will now begin December 4th (note date change) and is still accepting new registrations. Drop-ins welcome for the month of December Thursdays from 10:30 to noon (with the […]

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Stroller Walk

For Parents, Caregivers, Babies and Toddlers Bundle Up and beat the November blues! Mondays Nov 3 & Nov 24 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PORTLOCK PARK track For more info: 250-537-9176 familyplace@ssics.ca

ISLAND INFANT CIRCLE

Mondays 11:00am-1:00pm For Parents and Babies in the First Year Come create a circle of support with other parents! Nov. 3- Stroller Walk – Meet up at Portluck Park Nov.10- Infant CPR and Basic First Aid- SSI Firefighters Nov.17- Closed for staff training Nov.24- Stroller Walk- Meet up at Portuck Park More to Come! familyplace@ssics.ca

Province Confirms Funding for Adult Mental Health Supports at Island Community Services

Following an era of uncertainty surrounding the last provincial election and re-organization of ministries, it was confirmed last month that adults living with mental-health challenges will continue to have access to low- or no-cost counselling services to help them get well. “When someone takes the courageous step of reaching out for mental-health support, services must […]