The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is for parents, caregivers, and children birth to 6 years old to share in the pleasure and power of songs, rhymes and stories together. Please join us for this unprecedented Zoom version for a time of fun together! Wednesdays 11:00-11:40 April 22 – June 24, 2020 Please call or email […]
Mental Health First Aid
April 9, 2020 by
Mental Health First Aid As you think about self-care keep in mind that if you are feeling more stress when trying to achieve or do and activity that is meant for self-care then it might not actually be supporting self-care. At a time when we are facing something completely new to us and the impact […]
Self-compassion: video series
April 9, 2020 by
“When we see a friend (or even a stranger) in crisis or pain, most of us are pretty good at extending our compassion. But when we’re having a hard time in our own lives, too often we neglect to give that same kindness to ourselves. What are we missing in these moments? Self-compassion. This often-overlooked skill […]
“Confident Parents, Thriving Kids”
April 9, 2020 by
“Confident Parents, Thriving Kids” Confident Parents: Thriving Kids has two program streams to help parents support their children aged 3-12 to manage either anxiety or behaviour challenges. Services are by phone and are free to all residents of British Columbia. Find out more, here. The following link is from the Triple P Parenting Program offering a […]
How to Help
March 18, 2020 by
Times are changing fast and we’re doing our best to keep up. At last count, when times were better, well over 9000 bags and hampers were distributed annually with about 30% of the food distribution going to children. Over 5000 hot and nutritious meals were served. Since then, we’ve seen the use of services increase […]
Food Bank Tuesday Remains Open
March 16, 2020 by
Salt Spring Island Community Services is committed to best practices to safeguard from COVID-19. We also recognize the hardship and potential loss of income for some people. The Food Bank will be open on Tuesday as usual in an altered format whereby orders and pickup will be outdoors and choices will be restricted. The ‘Let’s […]
Island Infants Drop In Discussion Group
January 27, 2020 by
Mondays 11:00am-1:00pm For Parents and Babies in their First Year Each week there will be a guest speaker facilitating health related topics. Following the discussion there will be social time and snacks. Feb. 3– Nobody’s Perfect- Family Dynamics- Hannah Kahane, Family Place Program Coordinator Feb. 10– Growth and Development- Motor Skills-Cindy Irwin, Infant Development Consultant […]
