Mental Health Salt Spring
Important Numbers And Quick Help
BC Ambulance
Emergency: 911
Administration: 250-537-9711
Police
Number to our local Police Department.
Phone: 1-250-537-5555
suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada
3 digits will connect people to suicide prevention services quickly Phone: 988
Canada's 988 hotline, which gives people access to suicide prevention services via call or text, is now available in all provinces and territories, 24/7 and free of charge. Its goal is to prevent suicide. Calls and texts will be directed to a network of partners in communities across the country.
Essential Emergency Numbers and Contacts
Salt Spring Island Suicide Prevention youth suicide intervention.
Lady Minto / Gulf Islands Hospital
If you are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, please call the Vancouver Island Crisis Line, available 24/7 at
Phone: 1-888-494-3888
BC Nurse Line
This line offers confidential health information and advice from registered nurses. Call BC Nurse Line from anywhere in the province to speak to a registered nurse 24 hours a day or a pharmacist from 5 pm to 9 am daily.
Toll-Free: 1-866-215-4700
BC Mental Health Information
Toll-Free: 1-800-661-2121
This is a 24-hour line providing free information, referrals, and support for mental health and mental illness issues. This line does not provide crisis support. However, it can refer callers to emergency crisis resources in their communities.
BC HEALTH GUIDE
British Columbians have trusted health information at their fingertips with just a phone call or a click away with Health Link BC.
Southern Gulf Islands Mental Health & Substance Use 321 Lower Ganges Road, 2nd floor Salt Spring Island, B.C.
Phone: 250-538-4711.
Toward the Heart
Naloxone Kits
Information For Alerts and People
Who Use Substances This page contains important information about staying safe. Use this page for the latest on signing up for Toxic Drug and Public Health Alerts, as well as accessing overdose prevention, drug checking and substance use services in BC. To sign up, text the word JOIN to 253787 (ALERTS). Message and data rates may apply.
Wounded Warriors Canada
For Warriors
Wounded Warriors Canada National Mental Health Service Provide
OSI GROUP-BASED PROGRAM
Trauma Resilience Program
Overcoming PTSD
Everyday Couples Resiliency Program
Spouse Resiliency Program
Surviving Spouses Program
Warrior Kids Camp & Virtual Program
PSTD Service Dogs
Before Operational Stress (BOS) In partnership with the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) and Wayfound Mental Health Group, we are thrilled to offer the BOS program through financial support from the Public Health Agency of Canada. For a limited time, this evidence-backed mental health support is available to Police Officers, Paramedics, Firefighters, Corrections Officers, Nurses, and PSW’s across Canada at no cost. Learn More To go to the homepage
Islanders Working against Violence
Need help? Reach out:
Iwav Office: #20-132 Corbett Road Croftonbrook
Email: info@iwav.org
24/7 Helpline: 1-877-435-7544 (Toll-free)
Local: 1-250-537-0735
Rescue quick links
Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 25 Salt Spring Island BC Canada
Click Above for more information
Canadian Coast Guard
100 Fulford-Ganges Rd Salt Spring Island BC V8K 2T9
Phone: 1-250-537-5813
B.C 211
Click above to go to website
United Way BC Helpline Services offers live call, text, and webchat services that empower people by providing information about local programs and support.
Options for Sexual Health
The Clinic operates as a branch of Options for Sexual Health of BC. The clinic staff includes a clinic coordinator, nurses, and volunteers. In a non-judgmental, supportive atmosphere, The Clinic offers education, counseling, examination, and treatment related to sexual and reproductive health.
Services include cervical cancer screening, birth control counseling, low-cost birth control supplies, STI testing, pregnancy counseling, and emergency contraceptive intervention.
Phone: (250) 537-8786
Address: 2nd floor 134 McPhillips Ave Salt Spring Island B.C V8k 2T3
12 Step Groups Information
Salt Spring Island AA
Help Line: 1-250-537-7440
Salt Spring Island NA Location: Unfortunately, there are currently no in-person meetings. They are hoping to get in-person meetings soon.
Hours: Meetings are nightly at 7 pm and Sundays at 10 am
Zoom Meetings ID: 798 548 890
Passcode: 256531
Salt Spring Island AL-ANON 
Salt Spring Island CoDA Group
Meeting Information Lady Minto Hospital portable
Wednesday 5:15 PM
Alzheimer's and Caregivers Support GroupSeniors Services Society This group is a volunteer initiative sponsored by the Family Caregivers Network Society. This group is there for people who want to inform themselves about current information that will help improve the quality of life in a caregiving situation. Hours Of Operation: Every Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Phone 1-250-537-5004:Address Seniors Services Society 379 Lower Ganges Road Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V4
Island Community Service
Who We Are
Salt Spring Island Community Service
Salt Spring Island Emergency Shelter
Salt Spring Island Community Services began as a grassroots organization by a dedicated group of community volunteers concerned about the support of their fellow island residents. It became a society in 1975 with a small collection of services established in the original Lady Minto Hospital.
Phone: 1-250-537-9971
More Services
Food Bank
The Salt Spring Island Food Bank provides assistance to individuals, seniors, and families who are dealing with food or financial shortages. For anyone considering using the Food Bank, know that we are here to help provide a safe and confidential process. Food Bank days are TUESDAYS from 9:30 am to 3:45 pm at 268 Fulford-Ganges Road.
Seniors’ Wellness
Peer Counselling, Health Education, Transportation, Home Supports
This program is supported by the ongoing partnership with Salt Spring Island Community Services and Lady Minto Hospital Inquiries can be made at 1-250-537-9971 Location 268 Fulford-Ganges Road Salt Spring Island. B.C Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM-- 4:00 PM Click the button below for their website and more information
Core Inn
The Core Inn is a heritage building in downtown Ganges that is operated as a youth and outreach center. The building was in need of accessibility and life-safety upgrades that ultimately spurred a comprehensive renovation of the building. The renovation included an addition to house an elevator, overhauls to the mechanical and electrical systems, a new roof and reconfiguration of the offices and meeting spaces. Special care was taken to blend the addition and other renovation with the existing structure.
134 McPhillips Ave, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K T5 Phone: 1-250-537-9932
Copper Kettle
Dear Folks
Copper Kettle Community Partnership (2002) is a grass-roots organization that currently provides to those who need: firewood, organic produce from our community garden, grocery cards, grocery shopping, and delivery, re-distribution of donated food on most days, networking of goods, services information and people, while answering the calls of daily needs. Previously Copper Kettle provided livelihoods to folks who lived on the edge, paying them to cut broom and chop wood. That project lasted 3 seasons and employed 80 people over time. All our services evolved organically through the years and have been driven and supported by hundreds of volunteers from Salt Spring Island. If we don't have what you need, we will help you find it another way and we always provide encouragement. Copper Kettle Community Partnership is supported by people. Your donations go to help those in need.
Contact name: Cherie Gouvreau
Phone: 1-250-537-5863
Thank you From the folks at Copper Kettle, and from the people you help
E-transfer copperkettlessi@outlook
The Laundr-o-Mat
The SSI Laundromat & Soap Exchange is a not-for-profit social enterprise founded by the Wagon Wheel Housing Society. Our mission is to be part of a collective community endeavor to provide safe, reasonable homes for all islanders. We provide essential services to our local community, including eco-friendly laundry services, wheel-chair accessible shower, and community outreach programs.
Gift Cards
Give the gift of clean laundry or a shower for someone who needs it. Talk to us in-store for details.
Local Art
We feature a new local artist's work on our walls every month. Talk to us about hanging your work.
More than just a Laundromat
Micro Employment
You can support our micro-employment program (for seniors, people on disability, etc.) by adding your Country Grocer receipts into box 41 (found at the exit).
Diverse and Inclusive
Description: DAISSI is a non-profit society for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning people with Allies on Salt Spring Island
Who We Are?
We are a group of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning people, and allies, who live on or off Salt Spring Island and are interested in issues related to education, arts, and support for the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. We also host parties as well as spectacular Pride events annually!
Salt Spring Island peer support for trans people and their partners Peer support on Salt Spring Island. Contact Moe at wendts@telus.net or Chelsea at 23chels@gmail.com (Updated Nov 2024)
Umbrella Society Addictions and Mental Health
Umbrella Society offers one-on-one outreach and counseling on the island every Tuesday, sometimes in a structured format but often through a more informal check-in with the client's progress. On Salt Spring, Umbrella has been the housing operator and support team for residents at the Kings Lane transitional housing site since October 2022 now at its 18-bed capacity.
Phone: 1-250-380-0595
Mental Health Salt Spring
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