Family Place is having a BBQ birthday party … a time for re-connecting, reminiscing and fun! Welcoming past or present participants who have attended Family Place Early Childhood programs over the last 3 decades Wednesday, July 30 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Family Place at 120 Park Drive Early Childhood programming at Family Place is one of […]
Nitikman/Chan Educational and Training Fund Recipient 2025
July 15, 2025 by
Island Community Services is pleased to award the 2025 bursary of $2,500 to Amber Logan on behalf of the Nitikman/Chan family. Congratulations to Amber, who has worked very hard over the last few years, and best of luck in all future endeavors! The Nitikman/Chan Educational and Training Fund is intended to support residents of the […]
Champions of Inclusive Community Life
July 11, 2025 by
Deb Rogers and Rosalie Beaudoin – Leaders of the Programs for Adults with Support Needs At Island Community Services, our team supports adults with diverse abilities through Community Living BC (CLBC) programs that run morning, noon and night. Two of our champions — Rosalie and Deb —lead this work with dedication, compassion and more than […]
Transition to High School
July 10, 2025 by
This summer Island Community Services Counsellors will be offering a Transition to High School group. The group will support young people starting grade 8 in the fall, who are struggling with isolation due to lack of peer connections and experiencing anxiety, depression or neurodiversity. Students with educational designations and IEP’S are most welcome to join. […]
Youth Resiliency at the Core Youth Centre Gets a Boost
July 1, 2025 by
Salt Spring Island youth are getting more supports for mental health and substance abuse prevention with an expanded program area at Island Community Services. A recent awarding of an Island Health Youth Resiliency Grant will allow the agency to bolster the harm reduction component of the Youth Centre at The Core into a key program […]
