Light rain today with a high of 12°C

Mayne Island is a small island off the southwest coast of British Columbia, Canada.

Resources

All Emergencies911
Police Non-emergency250-539-2155
Fire Non-emergency250-539-5156

Health & Wellness

Health Centre

526 Felix Jack Road · 250.539.2312 (fax 250.539.3215)

website · Resident & Visitor Information (pdf)

BC Nurse Line

811 is a free-of-charge provincial health information and advice phone line available in British Columbia.

The 8-1-1 phone line is operated by HealthLink BC, part of the Ministry of Health. By calling 8-1-1 you can speak to a health service navigator, who can help you find health information and services; or connect you directly with a registered nurse, a registered dietitian, a qualified exercise professional, or a pharmacist.

Reflexology & Massage

Sole Sister Reflexology and Massage

(250) 883-6164 (text message preferred) · email

Massage Therapists

Meadow Dove Lang · (250) 539-3776

Physiotherapist

Barbara Judd · 425-512-4678

Chiropractor

Dr. Travis Cox — book online

Acupuncture

Jennifer Bentham (used to visit Mayne regularly, but is now taking appointments in Saanich at Acqua Clinic). You can book an appointment online through her website.

Foot Care

Cathy Brown · 250-539-5360

Public Health Nurse

Julie Duhame · 250-539-3099 — comes once a month on a Monday. To book an appointment for Baby Clinic call 250 539 3099.

Foot Reflexologist

Donna Williams · 250-539-3693

Naturopathic Doctor

Telemedicine consults, prescription renewal & lab requisitions to residents and visitors of Mayne Island. www.drarieljones.com · (604) 785-0578


Community Services

Volunteer Firefighters

A group of 22+ Mayne Islanders dedicated to protecting and serving our community, our friends, and our neighbours — willingly rushing toward a burning building that everyone else is rushing away from.

Mayne Island Recycling Centre

Public: Wednesday 10am–2pm, Saturday 10am–4pm

Industrial, Commercial & Institutional: Friday 2pm–3pm

Mayne Island Food Bank

Distributing food hampers on the second & fourth Fridays of each month.

Mayne Island Courier

250-539-9921 — Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Victoria.

Mayne Island Veterinary Clinic

250-539-5195 — Dr. Elizabeth Jahren. Small animal veterinary service on Mayne and Galiano.


Resources off the island

Salt Spring Community Services

250-537-9971 — counselling for adults, couples, families, and students; alcohol and drug counselling and prevention services; mental health services. For residents of Mayne, Pender, Galiano, Saturna, and Salt Spring islands.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Hotline: 1-800-444-9999 (if you need to talk to someone).

Information & Referral: 1-800-663-1441

Beacon Plaza Mall, Sidney: (250) 655-4402

Vancouver Island Crisis Line

Also serves Mayne Island · 1-888-494-3888

Youthspace.ca

A service for youth to access if they have questions or issues they would like to talk about. Online chat with youth volunteers, moderated forums, and access to professional youth counsellors.

Salt Spring Transition House

250-537-0735 — 24-hour crisis line. Counselling for adults, couples, families, and students; alcohol/drug counselling and prevention; mental health services. Safe house for women and children fleeing abuse.

Beacon Volunteer Services

2321 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1W9 · 1-800-655-4402

Volunteer drivers from the ferry for medical and related treatment to the Peninsula and Greater Victoria (48 hours’ notice; must register). Gulf Island residents can volunteer. Free income tax filing for low-income families, information & referral, and help with government forms including SAFER (Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters).