Are you interested in living in a healthy community or ensuring there is support for seniors? Join in the efforts by supporting SSHSS and their many activities? SSHSS is a registered Charity and provides receipts for donations over $10.00.
South Shuswap Health Services Society has been promoting and supporting healthy built communities in the South Shuswap since incorporation in June 2013 Healthy Built Communities are defined as:
“Healthy Built Environments (HBE) are planned and built communities with services and resources which health evidence demonstrates has a positive impact on people’s physical, mental and
social health.”
“A healthy community is one in which local groups from all parts of the community work together to prevent disease and make healthy living options accessible. It also helps to reduce health gaps caused by differences in income, education, race and ethnicity, location and other factors that can affect health”
The social determinants of Health are ingrained in our vision to promote changes necessary for the communities of the South Shuswap to improve the delivery of primary health care and support services in addition to promoting and providing the:
The accomplishments since incorporation:
PURPOSE: to support and promote healthy communities and promote health and wellness services for the population of the South Shuswap
- Operation of Copper Island Seniors Resource Centre since Located on Centennial Drive Blind Bay B. C. Operation of Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre since May 2017. Located at #10 2417 Golf Course Drive, Blind Bay, B. C. CIHWC is home to Copper Island Seniors Resource Centre and allied health services.
- We provide support services for seniors. ‘Seniors Helping Seniors” including but limited to the following
- Foot Care
- Founding member of the B. C. Rural Health network
- Founding members of Shuswap Healthy Communities Coalition
- Founding member of Rural Shuswap Health Services Network
- Computer literacy programs initially through a partnership with Literacy Alliance Shuswap Society
- Participated in 3 Age Friendly programs, supported through Plan H funding that delivered information and provided support to the Communities. The first was bringing information to and gathering the needs from seniors in the South Shuswap the second provided an insight into those social determinants that are deficient in the communities. The third focused on Nutrition for seniors.
- Meals for Seniors and information sessions
- Provide information, in person or over the phone to and programs for seniors on topics important to themselves. We provide in-person and over-the-phone referrals to local resources, health support for those requiring assistance due to: A) experiencing social isolation, or B) lack of personal contact or who lack access to community activities and We provide solutions to elder abuse by referring seniors to those who can help.
- Referrals to Better At Home when
- Income Tax Preparation for Seniors who Qualify
- Workshops provide speakers to inform and then assist in transitioning as we
- Nutrition Farmers market coupon program for those in need and includes Coaching and mentoring for participants
- Mental Health Support
- Kinesiology
- Indoor walking programs
- Yoga
- Programs are being expanded to include all ages to encourage healthy living
With a current population in the South Shuswap of approximately 9,000 and growing, Copper Island Health and Wellness Centre operates in an effort to “bring health care closer to home and promote the social determinants of health”
The greatest need is for funding for operating funds to assist in the cost of operating the Centre, to provide information, education, and continued support to the communities in the South Shuswap. We thank our donors and supporters for their continued contributions. We thank our many volunteers who contribute their time and dedication to CIHWC. We welcome new volunteers!
Join us and learn about the many ways to create every opportunity to promote and support a healthy community. Call 250-832-5932, 250-675-3661 for further information.