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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\nDate: February 2\, 2026 and March 2\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Marpole Community Centre – 990 W 59 Ave\, Vancouver (2nd Floor SOCIAL Room)\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-feb-mar-2026/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Marpole Community Centre\, 990 West 59th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20260106T175234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T203222Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Island Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone \nBCSS Vancouver Island 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. It is open to anyone living in the Vancouver Island area. This includes the main island\, southern and northern golf islands\, and the surrounding areas. \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 a severe and persistent mental illness. \nFamily Support Group – Virtual \n\nEvery 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month\n Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST\nMeetings are online via Zoom\nFor more information or to join this family support group and receive the zoom link\, please contact:\n\nJulia Gillis at victoria@bcss.org or 236-638-5516\nNicole Parekh at northvi@bcss.org 250-937-0782
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/virtual-vancouver-island-family-support-group-2-2/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Gillis":MAILTO:victoria@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260203T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20251008T195158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T212831Z
UID:10013442-1770132600-1770138000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Nanaimo 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\n1st Tuesday of each month\nTime: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm\n\nLocation: Vancouver Island Regional Library [Nanaimo North Study Room] – 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC V9T 5M4\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Christine Riddell at 250-937-1403 or centralvi@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/nanaimo-family-support-group-2-2-4/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Regional Library\, 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:centralvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20260106T175850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T185108Z
UID:10013149-1770316200-1770321600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:South Vancouver Island 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 other Thursdays.\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: \n\nKatie Nickerson at vimanager@bcss.org or 250-686-8422\nJulia Gillis at victoria@bcss.org or 236-638-5516
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/south-vancouver-island-family-support-group-2025-2-2-2-2-2-2/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Gillis":MAILTO:victoria@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20240417T045126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T190038Z
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SUMMARY:Nelson Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS West Kooteney 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. \n  \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held every 2nd Monday of the month\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Nelson United Church –  602 Silica St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4N1\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Reasha Wolfe at westkootenay@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/nelson-bcss-family-support-group-2nd-mondays-2/2026-02-09/
LOCATION:Nelson United Church\, 602 Silica St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20260123T004402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T004402Z
UID:10013413-1770746400-1770751800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Williams Lake 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-family-support-group/2026-02-10/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20240527T215007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T215007Z
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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-2-2/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20260105T195234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T195234Z
UID:10013288-1770750000-1770755400@www.bcss.org
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: January 12 & 27\, February 10 & 23\, March 9 & 31\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-3/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260211T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20260106T185303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T185304Z
UID:10013068-1770816600-1770823800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Smithers Caregivers (Dementia) Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you overwhelmed? Don’t know where to turn for help?  If you are caregiving for a loved one who suffers from any form of dementia (including Alzheimer’s)\, we meet monthly to bring caregivers together to share the common challenges of caring for an aging parent or spouse suffering from dementia. \n\nDate: 2nd Wednesday of the month\nTime: 1:30 – 3:30 pm\nLocation: Court House – Main Floor – 3793 Alfred Avenue\, Smithers\, BC\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Clara Donnelly at bulkleyvalley@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/caregivers-support-group-dementia-2/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Court House – Main Floor – 3793 Alfred Avenue\, Smithers\, BC\, 3793 Alfred Avenue\, Smithers\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Clara%C2%A0Donnelly":MAILTO:bulkleyvalley@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20251105T184139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T220615Z
UID:10013120-1771266600-1771272000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Haida Gwaii Dementia Care Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you overwhelmed? Don’t know where to turn for help?  If you are caregiving for a loved one who suffers from any form of dementia (including Alzheimer’s)\, we meet monthly to bring caregivers together to share the common challenges of caring for an aging parent or spouse suffering from dementia. \nA safe space for families and care partners to share\, learn and connect. Sweet treats and good company provided. \nHaida Gwaii Dementia Care Support Group – In-Person \n\nSessions are scheduled every third Monday\nTime: 6:30 – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Seniors Room (beside the library) – 138 Bay St.\, Daajing Giids \nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Shelley Braun at haidagwaii@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/haida-gwaii-dementia-care-support-group/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Daajing  Giidsv – Seniors Room next to the Daajing Giids Library\, 138 Bay St\,\, Daajing Giidsv\, BC\, V0T 1S0
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Braun":MAILTO:haidagwaii@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20260126T203331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T203331Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Island Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone \nBCSS Vancouver Island 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. It is open to anyone living in the Vancouver Island area. This includes the main island\, southern and northern golf islands\, and the surrounding areas. \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 a severe and persistent mental illness. \nFamily Support Group – Virtual \n\nEvery 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month\n Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST\nMeetings are online via Zoom\nFor more information or to join this family support group and receive the zoom link\, please contact:\n\nJulia Gillis at victoria@bcss.org or 236-638-5516\nNicole Parekh at northvi@bcss.org 250-937-0782
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/vancouver-island-family-support-group-virtual/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Gillis":MAILTO:victoria@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20251007T233958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T235239Z
UID:10009854-1771351200-1771356600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Prince Rupert 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. \n\nThe support group will be held every 3rd Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: 330 Third Ave West (Board Room)\, Prince Rupert\, BC\, V8J 1L4\n\nYou can also join virtually if you’re unable to attend in person. \nFor more information\, contact Reneé Morven (princerupert@bcss.org) or Stephanie Gardner (terrace@bcss.org). \nNote: This FSG doesn’t run in the months of July and August
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/prince-rupert-family-support-group-2-2/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:330 Third Ave West\, Board Room\, Prince Rupert\, BC\, V8J 1L4\, 330 Third Ave West\, Board Room\, Prince Rupert\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Irvine":MAILTO:princerupert@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20251007T234145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T235600Z
UID:10012868-1771351200-1771356600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Terrace 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. \n\nThe support group will be held every 3rd Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: #210\, 4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, BC\n\nYou can also join virtually if you’re unable to attend in person. \nFor more information\, contact Reneé Morven (princerupert@bcss.org) or Stephanie Gardner (terrace@bcss.org). \nNote: This FSG doesn’t run in the months of July and August
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/terrace-family-support-group/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace BC\, 210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20251007T234639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T235301Z
UID:10012927-1771351200-1771356600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Northwest Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Northwest 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. It is open to anyone in the Northwest area\, including Prince Rupert\, Terrace\, Haida Gwaii\, and Bulkley Valley. This program offers 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 3rd Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nMeetings are online via Zoom and registration is required.\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Reneé Morven (princerupert@bcss.org) or Stephanie Gardner (terrace@bcss.org). \n\nNote: This FSG doesn’t run in the months of July and August
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/northwest-virtual-fsg/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T173000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20260128T185619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T214008Z
UID:10013468-1771430400-1771435800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Cowichan Region Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Cowichan 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\nThis meeting meets the third Wednesday of each month\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nLocation: Cowichan Community Centre (Maple Room at the 2nd floor) – 2687 James Street\, Duncan\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Janet Simpson-Cooke at cowichan@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/cowichan-region-family-support-group-4/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Cowichan Community Centre\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 2X5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20251008T194917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T194918Z
UID:10010272-1771524000-1771529400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Nanaimo 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\n3rd Thursday of each month\nTime: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm\n\nLocation: Bowen Park Complex Room 2 – 500 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Christine Riddell at 250-937-1403 or centralvi@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/nanaimo-family-support-group-3/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:500 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\, Bowen Park Complex Room 2 - 500 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:centralvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20260106T175850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T185108Z
UID:10013150-1771525800-1771531200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:South Vancouver Island 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 other Thursdays.\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: \n\nKatie Nickerson at vimanager@bcss.org or 250-686-8422\nJulia Gillis at victoria@bcss.org or 236-638-5516
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/south-vancouver-island-family-support-group-2025-2-2-2-2-2-2/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Gillis":MAILTO:victoria@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20240418T202230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T210905Z
UID:10010705-1771592400-1771599600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Creston 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 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 the third Friday of each month\nTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PST\nLocation: Erickson Covenant Church\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/creston-family-support-group-3/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Erickson Covenant Church\, 4017 Canyon-Lister Road\, Erickson\, B.C.\, V0B1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20251212T183621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T184356Z
UID:10013265-1771869600-1771875000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Nelson Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS West Kooteney 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.  \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 4th Monday of the month\nTime: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm\nSession to be held via Zoom\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Reasha Wolfe at westkootenay@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/nelson-family-support-group-virtual-2-2/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260223T203000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20260105T195234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T195234Z
UID:10013289-1771873200-1771878600@www.bcss.org
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: January 12 & 27\, February 10 & 23\, March 9 & 31\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-3/2026-02-23/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260224T173000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20260106T190636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T190637Z
UID:10013099-1771948800-1771954200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Smithers Mental Health Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you overwhelmed? Don’t know where to turn for help?  If you are caregiving for a loved one with mental illness\, we meet monthly to bring caregivers together to share the common challenges. \n\nDate: Last Tuesday of every month\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nLocation: 3862-B Broadway Avenue\, Smithers\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Clara Donnelly at bulkleyvalley@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/mental-health-family-support-group-3-2/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:3862-B Broadway Avenue\, Smithers\, BC V0J 2N0\, 3862-B Broadway Avenue\, Smithers\, BC V0J 2N0\, Smithers\, BC\, V0J 2N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Clara%C2%A0Donnelly":MAILTO:bulkleyvalley@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20260123T001955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T002019Z
UID:10013402-1771956000-1771961400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Okanagan/Thompson-Nicola Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS Interior Region is running a joint virtual Family Support Group for family members and friends within the Okanagan and Thompson-Nicola regions\, 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. \nThis meeting will take place over Zoom\, please connect with either educator to receive more information and the Zoom link. \nFamily Support Group – Virtual \n\nThe support group will be held every 4th Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nMeetings are online via Zoom and registration is required.\nFor more information or to participate\, please contact:\n\nRachael Ernst\, Okanagan Educator\, okanagan@bcss.org\nAnkit Mahawadi\, Thompson-Nicola Educator\, thompsonnicola@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/okanagan-thompson-nicola-family-support-group-virtual/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachael Ernst":MAILTO:okanagan@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20260127T201202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T201202Z
UID:10013464-1771956000-1771961400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY: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 4th Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nLocation: Cariboo Regional District Library Meeting Room – 449 Birch Avenue\nFor more information or to participate\, please contact Rhea Clements at cariboo@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/100-mile-house-family-support-group/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:449 Birch Avenue\, 449 Birch Avenue\, 100 Mile House\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Rhea Clements":MAILTO:cariboo@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260224T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20240417T060326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191952Z
UID:10010212-1771957800-1771963200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Cranbrook 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 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. \n  \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held every fourth Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Cranbrook District Teachers Association Office – #304 – 105 – 9th Avenue South\, Cranbrook\, BC V1C 2M1\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Bonnie Spence-Vinge at intmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/cranbrook-family-support-group-3/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Cranbrook District Teachers Association Office\, #304 – 105 – 9th Avenue South\, Cranbrook\, BC\, V1C 2M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20260108T181621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T190309Z
UID:10013389-1772044200-1772049600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:North Vancouver Island Virtual Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone \nBCSS North Vancouver Island is offering this virtual Family Support Group for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. These groups are open to anyone living in the North Vancouver Island region\, including Comox Valley\, Campbell River\, Powell River\, Port Hardy\, Port Alice\, Port McNeill\, Quadra\, Cortez\, Denman\, and Hornby Islands. \nOur Family Support Groups provide a safe\, supportive\, and confidential space where family members and friends can share experiences\, ask questions\, and connect with others who understand what it’s like to support a loved one living with mental illness. Groups are facilitated by trained BCSS educators and offer guidance\, emotional support\, and valuable resources to help families navigate their journeys. \nFamily Support Group – Virtual \n\nLast Wednesday of every month – January 28\, February 25\, and March 25\, 2026\nTime: 6:30 – 8:00 AM PST\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Nicole Parekh at northvi@bcss.org or 250-937-0782
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/north-vancouver-island-virtual-family-support-group/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Parekh":MAILTO:northvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T203000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20250514T214204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T215356Z
UID:10013399-1772044200-1772051400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Prince George Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS Prince George 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\nDate: Monthly on the 4th Wednesday\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Room 1069\, Charles J. McCaffray Hall\, University Hospital of Northern BC\, 3333 University Way\, Prince George\, BC \nFor more information please contact Michelle at  250-613-3040 or pgeducator@bcss.org\n\n 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/prince-george-family-support-group/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:University Hospital of Northern British Columbia\, 3333 University Way\, Prince George\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ellerton":MAILTO:pgeducator@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174621
CREATED:20251126T210113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T210113Z
UID:10013140-1772132400-1772137800@www.bcss.org
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 Thursday evenings on the following dates: Jan 22 (Room 405) | Feb 26 (Room 401) | Mar 26 (Room 401)\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Central City Library – 10350 University Dr\, Surrey\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-8/2026-02-26/
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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