Clements Centre

05/29/2026

What a fantastic day. We had so much fun joining the team at Ts'ewulhtun Health Centre for a day of play, learning, and connection with families in the Cowichan Region. Scroll through to see our team in action.

05/27/2026

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is developing an Accessibility Plan, and your voice matters. The survey takes just minutes and asks about barriers you may have faced, as well as positive experiences with accessible spaces and programs in the region.

You can answer for yourself or as a caregiver. We encourage everyone in our community to take part.

The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is creating an Accessibility Plan to identify, remove, and prevent barriers to access in all CVRD spaces, programs, and services. We are asking for community feedback to make sure that the Accessibility Plan reflects the diverse needs of people living, wo...

05/26/2026

See the person, not the label.

This video from the Developmental Disabilities Association captures something we hold close at Clements Centre: every person in our community is much more than any single descriptor. Take a few minutes to watch, and then share it widely.

Individuals who are neurodivergent or who have developmental or intellectual disabilities often face countless “micro-aggressions” out in the world. Other pe...

05/26/2026

You can catch The Mindful Mouthful segments through the following links (with time stamps included for your convenience) Thanks again to CHEK News.

5 PM Broadcast: https://chekplus.ca/m/LlOrUNsG/5pm-monday-may-25?r=3THfbw2p&play=1
12:10 - 15:06 Interview
42:02 - 43:30 Interview
47:26 - 48:38 Ed Bain talking about packaging/available products
53:24 - 58:40 Interview with team while cookies are being packaged

6 PM Broadcast: https://chekplus.ca/m/7erf2Z96/6pm-monday-may-25?r=3THfbw2p&play=1
14:15 - 16:55 Interview in Island Savings-sponsored walk-in freezer
29:35 - 30:35 Ed Bain discussing available retailers and double oven
33:57 - 34:42 Showing off the cookies packed that day
38:49 - 43:17 Interview
44:00 - 45:40 Conversation with the team, and dance party

Exciting news: The Mindful Mouthful is being featured as part of Island Good Days on CHEK News. Tune in this evening, between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, to catch our bakers in the spotlight. The Mindful Mouthful will be highlighted on the Upside in six cut-ins over the two hours, with full segments airing at 5:50 PM and 6:40 PM.

We are so grateful to our partners at Island Good for recommending us, and to Island Savings and Country Grocer for their incredible support. It takes a community, and we are thankful to have such a wonderful one behind us.

05/25/2026

Exciting news: The Mindful Mouthful is being featured as part of Island Good Days on CHEK News. Tune in this evening, between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, to catch our bakers in the spotlight. The Mindful Mouthful will be highlighted on the Upside in six cut-ins over the two hours, with full segments airing at 5:50 PM and 6:40 PM.

We are so grateful to our partners at Island Good for recommending us, and to Island Savings and Country Grocer for their incredible support. It takes a community, and we are thankful to have such a wonderful one behind us.

05/25/2026

Our bakers brought some delicious cookie samples to Chemainus Country Grocer last week, and the tasting demonstration was a hit. We love any chance to connect with our community and share what our bakers have been working on. A big thank you to Chemainus Country Grocer for the warm welcome.

Now tell us: what is your favourite cookie?

05/22/2026

Thank you to Dinter Nursery for their generous gift card donation, which made a wonderful door prize at our Legacy Planning event on May 13th. Support from local businesses like Dinter Nursery helps Clements Centre continue building a community where everyone belongs. Your support helps make our work possible.

05/20/2026

Clements Centre's Supported Employment Program believes that early intervention makes all the difference. Visit our newest blog to learn how pre-employment training gives youth a stronger foundation for long-term success, building confidence, workplace readiness, and essential life skills before they enter the job market. With strong mentorship and early exposure to career planning, youth are better equipped to make informed decisions, pursue meaningful employment opportunities, and achieve greater independence and stability in adulthood.

https://www.clementscentre.org/2026/05/19/pathways-to-employment-our-supported-employment-program-helps-youth-transition-from-high-school/

05/20/2026

Thanks to the generous support of Our Cowichan Communities Health Network, Clements Centre launched a mental health lending library this past year for families with children from birth to age six.

Housed with our early years Clinical Counsellor, the library offers a curated selection of materials, games, and publications to help families strengthen mental health, address current needs, and prevent future challenges. Families can receive personalized guidance on which resources best suit them.

This library reflects our belief that every child and family deserves the tools to thrive. Thank you, Our Cowichan Communities Health Network, for making this possible.

05/19/2026

We are grateful to the Stigma Free Club at Queen Margaret's School for their generous donation to Clements Centre. By raising funds through an ice cream sale and directing every dollar toward inclusion and belonging in our community, these students are making a real difference. Thank you for believing in our mission: hope, belonging, and independence, and thank you Queen Margaret's School for being a champion of our charity.