Salt Spring Island Mental Wellness Initiative

🚎Community note: Transit service hours are changing as of today, Oct 1. We are officially in fall mode! Travel can be challenging for some and finding out you’re waiting at the inaccurate time can be hard mentally and physically. Stay safe on the roads everyone🚏!

Fall service changes Trip times on Routes 2, 3 and 4 will better align with ferry schedules. Route 9 service to Ruckle Park ends for the season, with timing adjustments across all routes.

Thank you!

Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡 We honour the residential school survivors, remember the children who never came home, and stand with Indigenous communities. Reconciliation starts with learning and listening. Let’s commit to doing the work today and every day.
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A gentle reminder that the Mental Wellness Initiative has a box for donations at Country Grocer SSI. If you feel drawn to donate, our box number is #121. Our motto is “Food for food” 🍲 all funds go towards feeding community members 🫶🏻

🍎🍂 Apple Festival is in full swing today! A wonderful yearly community gathering. If you’re looking for an activity in this gorgeous September weekend, we encourage you to stop by for some community connection and an apple-licious time 🍂🍎

🍁 The days are getting cooler and the nights stretch a bit longer and it feels like the whole world is shifting gears into Fall. 🍂 For students, parents, and educators, it’s officially the busy back to school season. Even if school isn't on your agenda, September can often bring a packed schedule and an increased 'to do' list. With so much to accomplish, it can be hard to carve out time for our health. How are you taking care of your mental wellness entering into this time of year? We want to hear what works for you. Let’s use this space to share some ideas, inspiration, and support. Drop your favorite selfcare tips below. We welcome openness and curiosity from everyone in the comments! 👇💬

Please mark your calendar that Wednesday September 30th is Truth & Reconciliation Day 🧡 and that this means the library will be closed. 📖 ps. You could consider joining for the gathering being held at Fernwood Dock. There is a fund raising bbq at the event as well.

🧡 September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On this day, we honour the survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home, and acknowledge the families and communities forever impacted.

May we take time to listen, learn, reflect, and take meaningful steps toward reconciliation—not just today, but every day.

🧡 Every Child Matters.