Abbotsford – BCSS – Family support group – Last Tuesdays Last Tuesday of the month, 7:00, @ 2615A Montrose St. Abbotsford. Info: 604-859-0105
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Monthly Meetings
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If you don’t see a family support group in your area, you may wish to contact your local BCSS Coordinator, who may know of local groups not yet listed here.
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Abbotsford – FORCE – Group for Parents of Children/Youth – 1st Mondays First Monday of each month (Unless stat. holiday), 7-9 PM, @ #109-32885 Ventura Ave. Abbotsford, BC. Info: 604-878-3400 or abbotsfordforce@yahoo.com
Abbotsford – MDA – Mood Disorders Family Support Group – 1st and 3rd Thursdays 1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month, 7-9 pm @ 2420 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford. Info: Christine 604-854-9404
BC-Wide – FORCE – ‘In the Know’ Info Sessions for Parents – 2nd Wednesdays 2nd Wednesday of the month 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Email forceintheknow@gmail.com or call 250-833-6100 to register for any of the 3 options.
Burns Lake – BCSS – Consumer Support Group – 2nd Tuesdays second Tuesday of every month, starting June 2012, 1:30 – 3 PM @ #113-270-9th Avenue. Info: 250-692-7500.
Burns Lake – BCSS – monthly Parent Support Group – days TBA Date TBA, 6:30 – 8 PM @ #113-270 9th Avenue, Burns Lake. Call 250-692-7500 to pre-register.
Campbell River – BCSS – Family Support Group – 3rd Tuesdays 3rd Tuesday of the month, September - June, 7-9 pm, @ 850E – 12th Avenue. Contact the office at 250-914-3059 or Elaine: 250-287-3710 after hours
Castlegar – BCSS – Family Support Group – 3rd Wednesdays 3rd Wednesday of the month @ Mental Health Room, Castlegar Hospital. Info: 250-635-3883
Chilliwack – BCSS – Caring and Sharing Family Support Group – 1st Tuesdays 1st Tuesday of the Month, 7-8:30 pm @ Chilliwack Middle School, 46354 Yale Road E, at the Library
Chilliwack – FORCE – Parents of Children Group – 1st Wednesdays First Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 PM on School St. behind the Tim Hortons. Chilliwack Info: chris.whiteway@gmail.com or 604-858-8740
Coquitlam/TriCities – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Mondays 2nd Monday of the Month, 7:30 pm @ 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam in the McGee Room. Info: Dave 1-877-717-5518 familysupportandrespite@bcss.org
Delta – CHMA – Family Support Group – 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:00-8:30 pm @ 5800 Mountain View Boulevard, Ladner. Info: 604-943-1878.
Fort St. James – BCSS – Justice Support Group – 3rd Thursdays Third Thursday of the month, 1:30 – 3:00 pm @ Nak’azdli Health Centre Info: 250.692.7500
Fort St. James – BCSS – Mental Wellness Support Group – 3rd Thursdays 3rd Thursday of every month, 10:30 AM – 12 noon @349 Stuart Drive (basement), Fort St. James. Info: 250-692-7500.
Fort St. John – BCSS – Breakfast Support Group – 1st Fridays First Friday of every month, 7:30 a.m. @ Northern Star Restaurant, 86 St & Alaska Hwy Information: Julie Kornelsen 250-261-9189
Fort St. John – BCSS – Evening Support Group – 3rd Wednesday 3rd Wednesday of every month, 7 pm @ 9410-104 Avenue, Fort St. John. Information: Julie Kornelsen 250-261-9189
Fraser Lake – BCSS – Family Support Group – 4th Thursday fourth Thursday, 10:30 AM – 12 noon @ 364 McMillian Drive. Info: 250-692-7500
Fraser Lake – BCSS – Mental Health Workshop & Discussion – 4th Thursdays 4th Thursday of every month, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. @ Fraser Lake Community Health, #130 Chowsunket Rd. Info: Heather Megchelsen at 250-692-7500.
Granisle – BCSS – 1st Thursdays 1st Thursday of the month, 2:00 - 4:00 pm @Granisle Community Health Centre, 1 Hagen Street
Contact 250.692.7500 for more information
Kamloops – BCSS – Family Support Group – First Mondays first Monday of the month, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.@ Mental Health & Addictions, North Shore Campus, 126 King St., Kamloops. Info: Gail Bagri at 250-319-7667 or gbagri@bcss.org
Kamloops – BCSS – Support and Information Sessions 2nd and last Monday of the month, 3:30pm to 5:30pm or by appointment @1 South at the Royal Inland Hospital (311 Columbia Street, Kamloops). Info: Gail 250-319-7667
Kamloops – CMHA – Family Support Group – 2nd Mondays 2nd Monday of the Month, 6-8 p.m.@264 3rd Avenue(@Emerald),Kamloops. Info: 250-319-7667 or christa.haywoodfarmer@cmha.bc.ca.
Keremeos – BCSS – Family Support Group 1st Wednesdays 1st Wednesday of every month Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ WorkZone Employment Centre, 427 7th Ave, Keremeos Info: BCSS-Penticton 250-493-7338 bcsspenticton@shaw.ca
Kitimat – BCSS – Family Support Group – last Mondays Last Monday of every month, 7:00-8:30 pm. @ Mountainview Horizon House - 564 Mountainview Square, Kitimat. Info: Leah 1-866-326-7877
Ladner/Tsaw – MDA/CMHA – Mood Disorders Family Support Group – 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 7-9 pm, @ the CMHA office, 14 - 1835 - 56th St., Tsawwassen. Info: Judy (604) 943-1878
Langley – BCSS – Family Support Group – 1st Mondays 1st Monday of every month, 7-9 pm @ Langley Stepping Stones (20101 Michaud Crescent) Info: Hardeep 604-574-1976
Langley – FH – Family Support Group 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month, except for statutory holidays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. @Marion Ward Pavilion, south of the Main entrance to Langley Memorial Hospital Info: Lyse @ 604-514-7948; Leanne @ 604-534-4121, Ext. 6476
McBride – BCSS – Family Support Group – last Wednesdays Last Wednesday of every month, 7:30-9pm @ McBride Hospital, McBride. Facilitator: Elizabeth (250) 968-4347
Nanaimo – BCSS – Share & Care Family Support Group – last Thursday of the month Last Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. @ 3151 Barons Road, Nanaimo. Info: 250-753-9923
Nelson – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Thursdays 2nd Thursday of each month, 7pm @ the Clubhouse, 818 Vernon Street., Nelson.
New Westminster/Burnaby – BCSS – Family Support Group – 3rd Thursdays 3rd Thursday of every month, 7-9pm @ Royal Columbian Hospital - Sherbrooke Centre (260 Sherbrooke Street) Conference Room #2 Info: Dave 604-523-1072
Online Support Groups for Family / Supporters
Visit www.reachingfamiliesproject.org to participate in our online support groups for family members and supporters.
Penticton – BCSS – Family Support – Mondays 2-4 p.m. every Monday @ Department of Psychiatry Wellness Room, Penticton Regional Hospital 550B Carmi Avenue, Penticton Info: 250-493-7338 or bcsspenticton@shaw.ca
Penticton – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Thursdays 2nd Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. @205 Martin Street, Penticton Info at 250-493-7338
Penticton – BCSS – Women’s Support Group – Mondays Women's Support Group, Mondays at 205 Martin St., Penticton, Info: 250-493-7338
Powell River – BCSS – Family Support Group – 3rd Mondays Third Monday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm @ The Source Club 4476 Cumberland St. Info: Danita Senf 604-485-8266.
Powell River – BCSS – Quarterly Branch Meeting Third Tuesday in January, March, June and September, 7pm @ Board room of the Powell River Hospital. Info: Danita Senf 604-485-8266.
Prince George – BCSS – Family Support Group – 1st Thursdays First Thursday of every month, 6:30-8 pm @ #320 - 1600 Third Ave., Prince George. Info: Kim 250-561-8033.
Prince George – BCSS – Peer Support: 2nd & 4th Thursday 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 2:30 - 4 pm @ #320 – 1600 Third Avenue, Prince George Facilitator: Kim Dixon, 250.561.8033
Quesnel – BCSS – Family Support Group – 4th Tuesdays 4th Tuesday of every month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm @GR Baker Memorial Hospital board room, 543 Front Street, Quesnel Info: Lynn 250-992-7807
Quesnel – BCSS – Peer Support Group – 2nd Tuesdays Second Tuesday of the month, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm @ the 395 Elliot Street, Quesnel Info: Quesnel Peer Support at 250-985-5832
Richmond – BCSS – Family Fun Night – 4th Thursday (bimonthly) Held bimonthly on the 4th Thursday 6:00pm - 8:30pm at Richmond Caring Place Room 340-7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond. Info: (including the date of the next Family Fun Night) 604-732-0710
Salmon Arm – BCSS – Family Support Group – Last Thursdays Last Thursday of every month, 7-9 pm @ the Mental Illness Family Support & Information Centre, 181 Trans Canada Hwy. N.E., Salmon Arm. Info: Donna (250) 832-2170 ext. 206.
Salmon Arm – FORCE – Parent Networking and Support Group – 3rd Wednesdays0 3rd Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm Family Resource Centre, 181 Trans-Canada Highway NE (corner of Alexander Street and the highway), Salmon Arm. Info: Monica salmonarmforce@gmail.com or 250-833-6100.
Smithers – Consumer & Family Initiatives Committee – 2nd Thursdays Second Thursday of every month, 11:00 -12:30 p.m. @ 3815 Railway Avenue, Smithers.
Smithers – BCSS – Caregivers Support Group – 2nd Wednesday of the month 2nd Wednesday of the month, 2:00 - 4:00 pm @ Mental Health and Addictions Conference Room, (Old) Court House Building, Main Street . Info: bulkley@bcss.org 250.847.9779 (phone/fax)
Smithers – BCSS – Family Support Group – 3rd Tuesday of the month 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. @ BCSS Office, 3815 Railway Avenue, Smithers. Info: bulkley@bcss.org or 250-847-9779
Smithers – Mental Health & Addictions Advisory Committee – 2nd Thursdays 2nd Thursday of every month, 1 pm – 3 pm at MH Conference room, Courthouse Building, Main Street. Info at bcssbv@telus.net 250.847.9779 (phone/fax)
Southside – BCSS – Support Group/Education Sessions – 2nd Wednesday Second Wednesday of the Month, 2-4 pm @ Southside Health and Wellness Centre; Info: 250.692.7500)
Surrey/Delta/White Rock – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Mondays 2nd Monday of every month @ #129 6345 120 St. - Sunshine Village (North Delta Mental Health Centre). Info: Hardeep 604-574-1976
Trail – Interior Health – Family/Friend Education and Support – alternate Mondays alternate Mondays 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. @ Daly Pavilion Group Room, 1200 Hospital Bench, Trail. Info: Wendy, Andrew or Chelsea @250-364-3484
Tri-Cities – FORCE – Parents of Children Group – 2nd Thursdays Second Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 pm @ Tri Cities East Neighbourhood Centre, 3044 Flint Street, Port Coquitlam. Info: Jeannie at force_tricities_group@yahoo.ca Call: 604-878-3400
Valemount – BCSS – Support Group – last Thursday last Thursday of every month. 7:30 – 9 PM @99 Gorse Street (former Village Office). Info: Irene at 250-566-8225.
Vancouver – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Wednesdays 2nd Wednesday of the Month 6:30 - 8:30 PM @ Raven Song Community Health Centre, 2450 Ontario Street, Vancouver. Info: 604-727-5997 or vanrich@bcss.org.
Vancouver – MDA – Family Support Group – 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 - 9pm @ MDA office, Delta Hospital (Education Rm), 5800 Mountain View Blvd Info: 604-873-0103
Vancouver – MDA – Mood Disorders Educational Evening – 3rd Thursdays Third Thursday of the month (except May, Aug. and Dec.), 7 pm @ 1950 Windermere St, Vancouver. Info: MDABC
Vancouver – MDA – Mood Disorders Family Support Group – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 7:00-8:30 pm @ St. Mark's Church 1805 Larch St. Info: 604-873-0103 mdabc@telus.net
Vancouver/BC-wide – FORCE/Kelty – In the Know: Parent/Caregiver Educational Sessions – 2nd Wednesday Available BC-wide by teleconference. 2nd Wednesday 7-8 pm Registration/info: theforce@forcesociety.com or call 604-878-3400.
Vernon – BCSS – Family Support Group – 4th Tuesdays (evening) Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7-9pm @ People Place, Rm 301-2 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. Info: Dianne (250) 260-3233
Victoria – BCSS – Early Psychosis Family Support Group – 3rd Saturday 3rd Saturday of the month, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm @941 Kings Road Victoria. Contact admin.bcss@shaw.ca or 250-384-4225
Victoria – BCSS – Family EPI Group – 3rd Saturdays Third Saturday of the month, 11:30am-1:30pm @ 941 Kings Rd., Victoria. Info: admin.bcss@shaw.ca
Victoria – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Thursdays 2nd Thursday of each month, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. @BCSS Victoria, 941 Kings Road For more information, call 250-384-4225
Victoria – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Thursdays 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. @ 941 Kings Road Victoria. Contact admin.bcss@shaw.ca or 250-384-4225
Victoria – BCSS – Information Support Group – Wednesdays every Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm @ Main Floor Board Room, Eric Martin Pavilion, 2328 Trent St. Victoria Info: 250-384-4225 or admin.bcss@shaw.ca
Victoria – BCSS – Strategies & Support Monthly Meeting – last Thursday of Month Last Thursday of the month, 7 - 8:30 p.m. @ 941 Kings Road, Victoria. contact admin.bcss@shaw.ca or 250-384-4225
Victoria – FORCE – Parents of Children Group – 1st Wednesdays First Wednesday of each month, 7-9pm @ Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd, Saanich Neighbourhood room behind Silver City. Info/child minding: Lisa Hansen 479-1192 or Robin Herron 744-1630
West Vancouver – NSSS – Family Support Group – 3rd Wednesdays 3rd Wednesday of the Month @ 205 - 1865 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Info:info@northshoreschizophrenia.org.
Williams Lake and Area – BCSS – Family Support Group – 3rd Mondays Third Monday of the month, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, at the Public Library Program Room, Williams Lake. Info: Sue (250) 392-5553 or BCSS Williams Lake