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 […]
Province Confirms Funding for Adult Mental Health Supports at Island Community Services
October 14, 2025 by
BC Housing Announces Supportive Housing Project for Salt Spring Island
January 21, 2022 by
BC Housing announced through a statement on Thursday, January 20 that they have entered into a partnership with the Capital Regional District to create a new supportive housing complex on Drake Road on Salt Spring Island. “The announcement that BC Housing is constructing and funding the operation of 28 new supported housing units is great […]
Annual General Meeting September 27th
September 12, 2018 by
Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Service Society 4:00 pm Thursday, September 27, 2018 Community Gospel Church 147 Vesuvius Bay Road AGM agenda includes reports from the Chair, Treasurer and Executive Director and election of Directors. All residents of the Southern Gulf Islands are welcome to attend. Only paid members may vote. Annual membership […]
EMERGENCY SHELTER OPENS FOR SEASON
November 2, 2016 by
November 1st sees the opening of the ‘In From the Cold’ Emergency Shelter at Salt Spring Island Community Services (SSICS) for the cold weather season. “There is one notable difference this year in our status with BC Housing in that we have been approved for funding every night of the season as we see the need, rather […]
Meet John Pepper who walked off his Parkinson’s
September 10, 2016 by
John Pepper, the maverick South African Parkinson’s disease campaigner, will be on Salt Spring on Thursday September 29 to speak and demonstrate about his unique way of managing Parkinson’s symptoms. This talk will be of interest to those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, as well as their care givers, and anyone else who […]
