The Family Support Group meeting is for anyone who has a caring relationship with anyone who has a mental illness, whether it be bipolar, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia or psychosis. We are here to help people learn the facts about mental illness, new medications, treatments and ways to support their loved ones. Newcomers are always welcome! Day: the 3rd Tuesday of each month Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Location: BCSS Office, 3862-B Broadway Avenue, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 For more information: Clara…

Have a loved one with a mental illness? Please join us for our ‘share and care’ family support meeting in Maple Ridge. Time: 7:00pm Date: 3rd Tuesdays of each month Where: Family Education and Support Centre, 22554 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge. Should be street parking in front of the building. Catherine or Barb will be at the front door… if we are not…buzz to get in and ask the receptionist where to go. Bring yourself, bring a friend and bring…

A support group for family members and close friends who live with or support a loved one with any mental illness. Refreshments provided. The group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Burns Lake Hospital For more information, please contact Heather Megchelsen. 250-691-1132 lakesdistrict@bcss.org

The FORCE Society for Kids’ Mental Health offers a monthly support group for those whose children and youth struggle with mental health issues. Date: 3rd Wednesday of the month Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm Location: Shusway Family Resource Centre, 181 Trans-Canada Highway NE (corner of Alexander Street and the highway), Salmon Arm, BC. For more information, e-mail Monica at salmonarmforce@gmail.com or call 250-833-6100. You can also visit www.forcesociety.com.

Family Support Worker will be at the Oliver Neighbourhood Hub Weekly. Drop in or call for an appointment. City or Region: Oliver Hosting Organization(s): BCSS Penticton Title of event: Weekly Family Support (for relatives of a person with a mental illness) Address/location of event: Park Drive Church Date of your event: 01/03/2013 Time of Event: 10.30 am -1pm Repeat pattern: Thursdays Contact for more info: 250-493-7338 bcsspenticton@shaw.ca

Individual support for families and friends. Peer Supporter available for a person with a mental illness. City or Region: Penticton Hosting Organization(s): BC Schizophrenia Society Penticton Branch Title of your event: Summerland Family Support Location: Summerland Foodbank & Resource Centre. United Church. 13204 Henry Ave, Summerland. Time of Event: 10.00 am Repeat pattern: 1st 3rd 4th Tuesday each month Contact for more info: sdrevans@shaw.ca