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January 2020
Haida Gwaii BCSS: Self-Care Sessions – Every Monday
For family members and folks with lived experience, but everyone is welcome. A shared meal is included. Every Monday (excluding Stat holidays) 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Green Building Beside the Skidegate Small Hall Skidegate, BC For details and information: Chloe haidagwaii@bcss.org
Find out more »Kamloops BCSS: Family Support Group – 4th Mondays
BCSS Kamloops offers a monthly support group for family and friends of persons with a mental illness. Date: 4th Monday of the month Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Location: Mental Health & Addictions Services, 235 Lansdowne Ave., Kamloops, B.C. For more information please contact Lisa Daily at 250-319-7667 or kamloops@bcss.org
Find out more »Vancouver/Richmond BCSS: Strengthening Families Together Course (Starts January 2020)
Strengthening Families Together FREE Education Course (10 sessions) *** Family Members only *** Topics covered: What is Mental Illness? The Brain & the Causes of Mental Illness Schizophrenia Mood & Anxiety Disorders Mental Illness, Alcohol, and Drug Use & Criminal Behaviour Treating Mental Illness Living with Mental Illness Coping as a Family Understanding the Mental Health System Advocacy & Developing a Support Network Two Locations to choose from: Marpole Community Centre Tuesday evenings starting January 28th 7:00 – 9:00pm Please register…
Find out more »Summerland BCSS: Family Support Group – 1st, 3rd, & 4th Tuesday
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
Find out more »Surrey BCSS: Kids in Control Group
Kids in Control Group – Surrey BCSS will be offering a Kids in Control group in Surrey for children ages 8 to 12 who have a family member with mental illness. Through Kids in Control, children learn about mental illness to better understand what is happening for their family member, and build tools to cope by learning about feelings, self-care and resiliency. They also have the opportunity to connect with other children who share similar experiences and learn they are…
Find out more »Vancouver BCSS: Teens in Control Workshop
Teens in Control Workshop – Vancouver BCSS will be offering a Teens in Control Workshop in Vancouver for youth ages 12 to 18 who have a family member with mental illness. The workshop is a condensed version of our Teens in Control program which provides information about mental illness, coping strategies and self-care, to help youth understand and cope when someone in their family has a mental illness. It is also a chance for youth to connect with peers with…
Find out more »Kelowna BCSS: Strengthening Families Together Course (Starts January 2020)
Strengthening Families Together FREE Education Course (10 sessions) Topics covered include: What is Mental Illness? The Brain & the Causes of Mental Illness Schizophrenia Mood & Anxiety Disorders Mental Illness, Alcohol, and Drug Use & Criminal Behaviour Treating Mental Illness Living with Mental Illness Coping as a Family Understanding the Mental Health System Advocacy & Developing a Support Network
Find out more »Vancouver/Richmond BCSS: Strengthening Families Together Course (Starts January 2020)
Strengthening Families Together FREE Education Course (10 sessions) *** Family Members only *** Topics covered: What is Mental Illness? The Brain & the Causes of Mental Illness Schizophrenia Mood & Anxiety Disorders Mental Illness, Alcohol, and Drug Use & Criminal Behaviour Treating Mental Illness Living with Mental Illness Coping as a Family Understanding the Mental Health System Advocacy & Developing a Support Network Two Locations to choose from: Marpole Community Centre Tuesday evenings starting January 28th 7:00 – 9:00pm Please register…
Find out more »Terrace BCSS: Family Support Group – Last Wednesday
Terrace Family Support Group Last Wednesday of every month (excluding July, Aug, & Dec) 4:30-6pm Suite 210 4546 Park Avenue, Terrace, BC Noreen 250-635-8206 terrace@bcss.org
Find out more »Prince George BCSS: Meet and Greet – Every Wednesday
Meet and Greet families with loved ones on Adult Psychiatry and Acute Psychiatric Adolescent Unit. 6:30-7:30 pm. Every Wednesday 250-561-8033 University Hospital of Northern British Columbia 1475 Edmonton Street 4th Floor ‘old’ section – Room 418
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