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SUMMARY:Kids in Control x Seabird Island Community School
DESCRIPTION:Kids in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 8 – 12. This is offered to the youth who have a family member with mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, etc.) and/or substance use disorder. Through games\, crafts\, and stigma-free conversations about mental health\, kids will gain tools they can use for life. Each participant also receives a Kids in Control Care Box filled with activities to make each session even more engaging.  \nKids in Control (In-Person) \n\nEvery Tuesday from April 7 – May 26\, 2026\nLocation: ECD Building at the Seabird Island Community School\nTime: 3:30 – 5:00 PM\nFor more information or to join this\, please email Nadine at nadine.knelsen@seabirdisland.ca
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kids-in-control-x-seabird-island-community-school/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Seabird Island Community School\, Fraser Valley\, 2821 Chowat Rd\, Agassiz\, BC\, V0M 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
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SUMMARY:Williams Lake / 100 Mile House Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for family and friends to share\, ask questions\, and connect with others who are also supporting a loved one with mental illness or substance use disorder. Family Support Groups are led by trained facilitators or educators\, and they provide support and resources to family members and caregivers of individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness. \nSessions may include various topics\, including: support and empathy from other family members\, techniques for improved communication\, how to access community resources\, mental health services\, and after-hours support. \nLight refreshments provided \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nLocation: Cariboo Regional District Library Meeting Room – Suite A-180 North Third Avenue\, Williams Lake\, BC\nFor more information or to participate\, please contact Rhea Clements at cariboo@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/williams-lake-100-mile-house-fsg/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Cariboo Regional District Library Meeting Room\, Suite A-180\, North Third Avenue\, Williams Lake\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Rhea Clements":MAILTO:cariboo@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:East Kootenay Virtual Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Interior Region is running Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness.  \nBCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for family and friends to share\, ask questions\, and connect with others who are also supporting a loved one with mental illness or substance use disorder. Family Support Groups are led by trained facilitators or educators\, and they provide support and resources to family members and caregivers of individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness. \nFamily Support Group – Virtual \n\nThe support group will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm MST\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Bonnie Spence-Vinge at intmanager@bcss.org\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/east-kootenay-fsg-2-2/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Virtual Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:BCSS Vancouver Coastal Region is running virtual Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness.  \nFamily Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for family and friends to share\, ask questions\, and connect with others who are also supporting a loved one with mental illness. Family Support Groups are led by trained facilitators or educators\, and they provide support and resources to family members and caregivers of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. \n\nDates: April 7 & 27\, May 12 & 25\, June 8 & 23\, July 13 & 28\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\n\nFor the Zoom link\, please contact Hardeep Thind at 604-787-1814 or coastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-virtual-family-support-group-4/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
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