Where to Turn for Help
In an emergency CALL 911 on all islands
Islanders Working Against Violence (IWAV) is a non-profit society providing services throughout the Southern Gulf Islands to women and their children affected by poverty, violence and abuse. IWAV also provides affordable housing to people individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities.


Police Non-Emergency
- Galiano: (250) 539-2309
- Mayne: (250) 539-2155
- Pender: (250) 629-6171
- Salt Spring: (250) 537-5555
- Saturna: (250) 629-6171
Free Counselling Services
- Island Health – Mental Health and Substance Use Counselling: (250) 538-4849
- SSI Community Services Society: (250) 537-9971
- Youth Alcohol & Drug Counsellor: (250) 537-9971
Free Counselling Services
- Island Health – Mental Health and Substance Salt Spring: (250) 538-4800
- Outer Islands: (250) 539-2026
RCMP-Based Victim Services
- Salt Spring: (250) 537-5555
- Outer Islands: (250) 629-6171
Pender
- Crisis Counselling: (250) 629-3859
- Doctor: (250) 629-3233
- Public Health Nurse: (250) 539-3099
Galiano
- Crisis Counselling: (250) 539-5823
- Doctor: (250) 539-3230
- Public Health Nurse: (250) 539-3099
Mayne
- Mayne Island Helpline: (250) 539-5925
- Doctor: (250) 539-2312
- Public Health Nurse: (250) 539-3099
Saturna
- Doctor: (250) 539-5435
- Ambulance: (250) 539-5423
- Public Health Nurse: (250) 539-3099
Our Values
Respect: We demonstrate respect for our clients and each other
Integrity: We maintain the confidentiality and dignity of our clients
Compassion: We are kind and caring in our work
Resourcefulness: We seek out opportunities to achieve our mission
Safety: We provide an environment that feels safe for our clients and staff
IWAV respectfully recognizes that IWAV is located in the unceded traditional territories of the Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples.