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SUMMARY:Kids in Control x Sq’éwqel (Seabird Island Band)
DESCRIPTION:Kids in Control is a free\, supportive 8-week program for youth ages 8–12 who are impacted by mental illness in their family. Through games\, crafts\, and stigma-free conversations about mental health\, kids learn coping strategies they can use for life. \nKids in Control (In-Person) \n\nThursdays from October 22 – December 10\, 2026\nLocation: 2895 Chowat Rd\, Agassiz \nTime: 3:30 – 5:00 PM\nFor more information or to join this\, please email Mary Beth at 236-335-0917 or manager@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kids-in-control-x-sqewqel-seabird-island-band/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:2895 Chowat Rd\, Agassiz\, 2895 Chowat Rd\, Agassiz\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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SUMMARY:SFT - Indigenous with Nuxalk Nation
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together – Indigenous is a culturally safe and adapted course for families and friends supporting a loved one with severe and persistent mental illness. This program integrates the traditions\, culture\, and knowledge of the Indigenous community where the program is delivered. \nWhat to expect: \n\nReliable information about the illness\, its treatments\, and local supports and services\nPractical tools for coping\, communication and navigating the health care system to support your loved one\nA culturally safe space to connect with others on the same journey and know you’re not alone\n\nStrengthening Families Together – Indigenous \n\nDate: October 19 – 22\, 2026 (Monday to Thursday)\nTime: 5:00 – 9:00 PM\nLocation: Available upon registration\nTo register\, please contact Lisa Tallio\, Health and Wellness Director – Nuxalk Nation at health.director@nuxalknation.ca\n\n*Meals served at the start of each session. Child minding available at Nuslhiixwta
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-indigenous-nuxalk-nation/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Tallio":MAILTO:health.director@nuxalknation.ca
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SUMMARY:Victoria Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Vancouver Island Region is running in-person 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 – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held on every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Please contact us for location\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Katie Nickerson at vimanager@bcss.org or 250-686-8422
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/victoria-family-support-group-5/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
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SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Vancouver Coastal 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.  \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. \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held Thursdays on September 24 | October 22 | November 26\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Central City Library – 10350 University Dr\, Surrey (Meeting Room # 401)\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Hardeep Thind at 604-787-1814 or coastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-family-support-group-11/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Central City Library\, 10350 University Dr\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
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