Our history
SSHAN (Salt Spring Health Advancement Network) began as a grassroots initiative when a call for support in a local newspaper led twelve community members to volunteer their time to help recruit doctors to Salt Spring Island. ​It became clear that in understanding health, a more wholistic scope was needed.
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SSHAN evolved into a network aiming to address the well-being of the entire community, with a specific focus on Seniors and Mental Health, as identified through data review, action research, and community interviews (2015). SSHAN continues to center the needs of marginalized and underrepresented community members. ​
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Community members and organizations from across Salt Spring Island and beyond
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Centre for Rural Health Research
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Chu’an Society
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The Circle Education Society
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CRD Electoral Area Director
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CRD Community Health Network (Greater Victoria)
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Greenwoods Eldercare Society
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Gulf Islands Families Together Society (GIFTS)
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Home Care Salt Spring
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Housing Now
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Island Community Services
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Island Health (Adult Mental Health & Substance Use, Harm Reduction, Healthy Communities, Public Health, School Health Promotion)
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Islanders Working Against Violence
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Islands Trust
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Kokoro Care TCM
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Lookout Society
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RCMP
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Restorative Justice
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Salt Spring Alliance (ASK Salt Spring)
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Salt Spring Island Emergency Management
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Salt Spring Island Foundation
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Salt Spring Primary Care Network
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Salt Spring Safely
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Stqeeye’ Learning Society
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Stzu'minus First Nation Advisor/Elder
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The Diverse Village
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Umbrella Society
Associate Membership
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BC Rural Health Network
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BC Rural Health Network - Vancouver Island Aids Society
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Fulford Seniors Society
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Geriatric Specialty Services, Seniors’ Population Table, Clinical Governance Improvement Initiative
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Lady Minto Hospital Foundation
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Salt Spring Alliance
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Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust
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Salt Spring Community Health Society
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Transition Salt Spring​
Interested in joining SSHAN?
If you are a community member and/or professional that has an interest and/or has a responsibility in health and wellness on Salt Spring Island here are some details that might help in your decision.
We ask that you can be present and offer what you can from the perspectives and connections to the community in a good way, with kindness and respect.
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How much time is required to be part of SSHAN?
Regular monthly meetings last 1.5 to 2 hours. Optional involvement in planning and initiatives that arise. If you cannot make a meeting we ask you to rsvp.
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Meetings will occur with the option to attend virtually or in person, through Teams and the Lady Minto Hospital Portable.
What if I am too busy to attend all meetings?
It is not required that you attend all meetings, we know that everyone is busy and we do our best to provide minutes and resources through email so that you can stay up to date.
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Reach out for more information!! sshealthadvancementnetwork@gmail.com
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