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 […]

2024-2025 Annual Report

Island Community Services is pleased to share our 2024-25 Annual Report documenting our program activities and impacts. You may view the report for information on the more than 40 services across 8 program areas and 13 sites by clicking on the image to the left to download the PDF file or view the flipbook below. […]

Back-To-School Party

NOTE: Date change to October 9th The back to school party is happening Thursday, October 9th from 4-7pm at the Core Youth Centre. THE DIP will be playing a killer set followed by a DJ set. There will be free Yerbas as well as free food and a draw to win a CO-OP gift-card. This […]

Food Bank Collective Kitchen with SS Literacy

Are you a food bank recipient? Want to learn how to plan healthy meals based on food bank items? And learn how to save money on food costs in other ways? Join us for a food bank themed Collective Kitchen We will learn healthy meal planning on a budget, including food bank items, and other […]

Child Safety Talks at Family Place

Child Safety Talks with the Salt Spring Fire Department Island Infant Circle Family Place 120 Park Drive Car Seat Clinic for your Infant and Toddler Mon. Sept. 29 11:00 -1:00 Basic CPR for your Infant and Toddler Mon. Nov. 3 11:00 -1:00    

Infant Development Consultant at Family Place

Do you have questions about your child’s growth and development? Cindy Irwin, Infant Development Consultant from Queen Alexandra Centre for Children’s Health, will be visiting Family Place. Island Infants Mon, Oct. 20 11:00 AM Family Place 120 Park Drive

Mothers Wellness Group

The program is focused on fostering mothers’ wellness within the first 18 months of birth: by creating resiliency and expanding community connections. Join us Wednesdays for the opportunity to gather with other mothers, create connections and share experiences to promote Wellness. Our group runs for 8 weeks starting on: Wednesday October 15 to December 3 […]

Parent-Child Mother Goose

The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program is an interactive program for parents and children, birth to 6 years to share in the pleasure and power of songs, rhymes and stories. Come join us for Songs, Rhymes and Stories! Thurs.10:00 am – 11:30 p.m. Sept. 11 – Dec. 4, 2025 Salt Spring Public Library For more info: […]