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	<title>British Columbia Schizophrenia Society &#187; Strengthening Families Together</title>
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		<title>Victoria &#8211; BCSS &#8211; Strengthening Families Together &#8211; Register for September Course Start</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2010/07/calendar/events/victoria-bcss-strengthening-families-together-register-for-september-course-start/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:04:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ July 7, 2010 6:00 pm to September 15, 2010 6:00 pm. ] BCSS Victoria is now accepting registrations for the September Strengthening Families Together course. This 10-session program is for family and friends of persons with a mental illness. The course provides information, skill-building, and support. More information on Strengthening Families Together can be found at http://www.bcss.org/strengtheningfamilies

Date: 10 Mondays beginning September 2010 (exact start date and times [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Penticton &#8211; BCSS &#8211; Strengthening Families Together</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:12:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ July 22, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. August 26, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. September 23, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. October 28, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. November 25, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. December 23, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. January 27, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. February 24, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. March 24, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. April 28, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] BCSS - Penticton is offering a monthly presentation of this 10-session program designed to help families and friends of persons with a mental illness by providing support, awareness, and tools to cope with the impact of mental illness and assist the person with their recovery plans. 
More information on the program can be found at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Penticton &#8211; BCSS &#8211; Strengthening Families Together &#8211; Registration now open for July start</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2010/05/calendar/penticton/penticton-bcss-strengthening-families-together-registration-now-open-for-july-start/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 16:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Registration is now open for the Strengthening Families Together course, a 10-session series of monthly education evenings. For more information on the program, click on Strengthening Families Together.
Date: 4th Thursday of each month, starting July 2010
Time: contact the office
Location: Mental Wellness Centre, 205 Martin St., Penticton
For more information or to register contact BCSS &#8211; Penticton [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Surrey &#8211; BCSS &#8211; Free Strengthening Families Together Course &#8211; Now Full</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2010/03/calendar/events/surrey-bcss-free-strengthening-families-together-course-register-before-march-29/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[BCSS Fraser Region - Abbotsford, Agassiz, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Delta, Hope, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, The Tri-Cities, White Rock]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Surrey / White Rock / Langley / Delta]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Fraser Region Events (Abbotsford,  Agassiz, Burnaby,  Chilliwack,  Delta,  Hope,  Langley,  Maple Ridge,  Mission,  New Westminster,  Pitt Meadows,  Surrey,  The Tri-Cities,  White Rock)]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ March 22, 2010 to March 29, 2010. ] Strengthening Families Together is a mental health education course for family and caregivers of persons with a mental illness. More information on the course

Address / Location of Event: Fleetwood Community Centre

Date of Event: Starts March 29 - June 1

Time of Event: 7pm

Repeat Pattern (eg: 1st Monday of the Month): every Tuesday evening for 10 weeks

Contact [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Strengthening Families Together Video Series</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/12/resources/family-friends/strengthening-families-together-video-series/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Audio & Video]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family & Friends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schizophrenia]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This video series was produced by the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, based on the Schizophrenia Society of Canada&#8217;s Strengthening Families Together program. While some information is Ontario specific, most is very applicable and useful to British Columbians. For more information on in-person local Strengthening Families Together courses, please see this program page
Episode 1: What is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Victoria &#8211; BCSS &#8211; Strengthening Families Together</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/10/calendar/victoria/victoria-bcss-strengthening-families-together/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Technology Tailoring</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve ever thought you needed some extra support or someone to talk to, BCSS, Victoria would like to make an offering of some amazing support groups that are coming up in the Fall. It takes great courage to share your story and reach out for help. Here at BCSS Victoria, we provide a compassionate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Williams Lake and Area &#8211; BCSS &#8211; Strengthening Families Together &#8211; Registration open</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/09/calendar/events/williams-lake-and-area-bcss-strengthening-families-together-registration-open-for-fall-2009-course/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:57:31 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[BCSS Williams Lake]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ September 21, 2010 3:00 am to October 31, 2010 3:00 am. ] Strengthening Families Together is a 10-session education program for families and friends of people living with a mental illness.   This course is designed to help families and friends support their ill relatives while maintaining their own well being. There is a lot of information offered in this course that helps all family members as well [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quesnel &#8211; Strengthening Families Course Registration Open</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/09/calendar/events/quesnel-strengthening-families-course-registration-open/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2009/09/calendar/events/quesnel-strengthening-families-course-registration-open/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[BCSS Northern Interior - Prince George, Quesnel, McBride, Valemont, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Fraser Lake & Burns Lake]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ September 11, 2009 to October 30, 2009. ] Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? Strengthening Families Together is a 10-session group for families and friends, which provides information, skill-building, and support.
You will learn:

	The different types of mental illnesses
	The medications and treatments for mental illness
	How to cope with and support your loved one living with a mental illness

This [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prince George &#8211; Strengthening Families Together</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:25:53 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[BCSS Northern Interior - Prince George, Quesnel, McBride, Valemont, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Fraser Lake & Burns Lake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events Calendar (all)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prince George Events]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ September 17, 2009; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. October 15, 2009; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. November 19, 2009; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. December 17, 2009; 6:30 pm; January 21, 2010; 6:30 pm; February 18, 2010; 6:30 pm; March 18, 2010; 6:30 pm; April 15, 2010; 6:30 pm; May 20, 2010; 6:30 pm; June 17, 2010; 6:30 pm; ] Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? Strengthening Families Together is a 10-session group for families and friends, which provides information, skill-building, and support.
You will learn:

	The different types of mental illnesses
	The medications and treatments for mental illness
	How to cope with and support your loved one living with a mental illness

Third [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Northeast &#8211; Strengthening Families Course Accepting Registrations</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/09/calendar/events/northeast-strengthening-families-course-accepting-registrations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:10:54 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[BCSS North East - St. John, Taylor, Hudson's Hope, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd & Area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events Calendar (all)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fort St John Events]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ September 1, 2009 to October 9, 2009. April 1, 2010 to April 28, 2010. ] Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? Strengthening Families Together is a 10-session group for families and friends, which provides information, skill-building, and support.
You will learn:

	The different types of mental illnesses
	The medications and treatments for mental illness
	How to cope with and support your loved one living with a mental illness

BCSS [...]]]></description>
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		<title>About BCSS Omineca Lakes District</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/07/branches/bcss-provincial/northern-interior/about-bcss-omineca-lakes-district/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2009/07/branches/bcss-provincial/northern-interior/about-bcss-omineca-lakes-district/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:12:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BCSS Locations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Northern Interior - Prince George, Quesnel, McBride, Valemont, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Fraser Lake & Burns Lake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family members of a person with a mental illness]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Regional Family Services]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[BCSS has hired a new Regional Coordinator for the Omineca Lakes District, Patricia Pedersen.
She is located in Burns Lake, P.O. Box#256, Suite #1-343 Yellowhead Hwy 16 East, Burns Lake, BC V0J1E0. Phone:250.692.7500 Email: 




Omineca Lakes District includes Vanderhoof, Fort St James, Fraser Lake, Fort Fraser, Burns Lake &#38; Granisle.
Patricia will:

provide information and resources for family [...]]]></description>
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		<title>About BCSS NorthEast</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/04/branches/bcss-provincial/bcss-north-east/about-bcss-northeast/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2009/04/branches/bcss-provincial/bcss-north-east/about-bcss-northeast/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BCSS North East - St. John, Taylor, Hudson's Hope, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd & Area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Partnership Education Program]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Regional Family Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Strengthening Families Together]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<h3>Regional Staff and Contact Info:</h3>
Regional Manager Northeast and Fort St. John Coordinator: Julie Kornelsen, 250-261-9189 or 1-888-266-6660. e-mail: <a href="mailto:kornelsn@pris.ca">kornelsn@pris.ca</a> FSJ office mailing address: 11204-107 Street, Fort St. John, B.C.  Available weekdays 9-4.

Note: Dawson Creek office:  Colette Bourque is the Regional Coordinator, NE-south in Dawson Creek. Collette can be reached at 250-219-4192, 1-888-484-4282, and e-mail is <a href="mailto:cbourque@bcss.org">cbourque@bcss.org</a>
<h3>Communities Served:</h3>
<ul>
	<li>Fort St. John, Taylor, Hudson's Hope, Fort Nelson &#38; surrounding communities north of the Peace River are served by the Fort St. John office</li>
	<li>Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd &#38; surrounding communities south of the Peace River are served by the Dawson Creek office</li>
</ul>
<h3>Services Provided:</h3>
<ul>
	<li>Free support and information for individuals (family &#38; friends) who support someone who may have or has been diagnosed with a mental illness</li>
	<li>Free handouts, books and videos to borrow on a variety of mental illnesses</li>
	<li>Free education for family members &#38; friends through the <a href="http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/">Strengthening Families Together </a>Program (contact number above for local details)</li>
	<li>Free support groups for family &#38; friends</li>
	<li>Free education for community groups through our <a href="http://www.2007/05/programs/partnership-education/">Partnership Education Program</a> or talks on specific subjects related to mental illness (contact number above for local details)</li>
</ul>
<strong>Crisis Line:  1-888-562-1214</strong>
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<td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fort St. John</span></strong>
<ul>
	<li>Mental Health &#38; Addictions - 250-263-6080</li>
	<li>Hospital &#38; Health Center - 250-262-5200</li>
	<li>Child &#38; Youth Mental Health - 250-787-3344</li>
	<li>Clubhouse - 250-785-2582</li>
</ul>
<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fort Nelson</span></strong>
<ul>
	<li>Mental Health office - 250-774-7092</li>
	<li>Hospital - 250-774-8100</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dawson Creek</span></strong>
<ul>
	<li>Mental Health office - 250-719-6525</li>
	<li>Hospital - 250-782-8501</li>
	<li>Child &#38; Youth Mental Health - 250-784-2342</li>
	<li>Clubhouse - 250-782-9773</li>
</ul>
<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Chetwynd</span></strong>
<ul>
	<li>Mental Health office - 250-242-5505</li>
	<li>Health Center - 250-242-5271</li>
</ul>
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		<title>BCSS Haida Gwaii Services</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/03/branches/bcss-provincial/northwest/bcss-haida-gwaii/about-bcss-haida-gwaii/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:49:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Partnership Education Program]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Regional Family Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Strengthening Families Together]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The BCSS Coordinator is Traci Brown. Please click on the above link for more information on the services offered in this region. ]]></description>
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		<title>About BCSS Northwest</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/03/branches/bcss-provincial/northwest/about-bcss-northwest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:06:36 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[BCSS Northwest - Terrace, Prince Rupert, Bulkley Valley, Haida Gwaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Partnership Education Program]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Regional Family Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Strengthening Families Together]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Communities Served:</strong>
<ul>
	<li>Houston, Smithers, Hazelton &#38; surrounding communities are served by the <a href="http://www.bcss.org/category/branches/northwest/bulkleyvalley/">Bulkley Valley office</a></li>
	<li>Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Stewart &#38; surrounding communities are served by the <a href="http://www.bcss.org/2008/06/branches/northwest/terrace-branch/bcss-terrace/">Terrace office</a></li>
	<li>The Haida Gwaii are served by the <a href="http://www.bcss.org/2009/03/branches/northwest/bcss-haida-gwaii/about-bcss-haida-gwaii/">Haida Gwaii office</a>.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Services Provided:</strong>
<ul>
	<li>Free support and information for individuals (family &#38; friends) who support someone who may have or has been diagnosed with a mental illness</li>
	<li>Free handouts, books and videos to borrow on a variety of mental illnesses</li>
	<li>Free education for family members &#38; friends through the <a href="http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/">Strengthening Families Together Program</a></li>
	<li>Free support groups for family &#38; friends</li>
	<li>Free education for community groups through our <a href="http://www.2007/05/programs/partnership-education/">Partnership Education Program </a>or talks on specific subjects related to mental illness</li>
</ul>]]></description>
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		<title>Nanaimo &#8211; BCSS &#8211; Strengthening Families Together Group</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/02/calendar/events/nanaimo-bcss-strengthening-families-together-group/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BCSS Nanaimo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events Calendar (all)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nanaimo Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Strengthening Families Together]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[[ September 1, 2009 6:30 pm to September 22, 2009 6:30 pm. ] Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness?
Would you like to learn more about his/her illness?
Strengthening Families Together, a 10-session group for families and friends, provides
information, skill-building, and support.

You will learn:

	The different types of mental illnesses
	The medications and treatments for mental illness
	How to cope with and support your loved one living [...]]]></description>
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