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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Vancouver Island
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together (SFT) is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with serious mental illnesses. \nParticipating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. \nTopics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nThrough discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \n\nDates:\n\nWednesday – September 9\, 16\, 23\nThursday – October 1\nWednesday\, October 7\, and 14\n\n\nTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (~5-10min break included)\nLocation: Zoom (link provided after registration)\nFacilitators: Michelle Gallant (North Island Regional Educator) & Christine Riddell (Central Vancouver Island Regional Educator)
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-vancouver-island/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:BCSS Vancouver Island – Virtual\, Parksville\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:centralvi@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Cariboo
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses. Participating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. Topics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nStrengthening Families Together – Cariboo (In-Person) \n\nDate: Tuesdays from October 6 – November 10\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 3:30 PM\nLocation: Williams Lake\, BC –Address to be provided upon registration\nTo register\, please contact Rhea Clements by email at cariboo@bcss.org or by phone at 250-302-9195.\n\nThrough discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \nThe course is open to new or returning participants. The sessions cover the following topics: \n\nUnderstanding mental illness\nTreatments\nEffective communication\nImpact on caregivers\nSystem supports\n\nRegistration is open\, and the course is free! 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-cariboo/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Williams Lake\, BC
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Rhea Clements":MAILTO:cariboo@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Vancouver Island
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together (SFT) is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with serious mental illnesses. \nParticipating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. \nTopics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nThrough discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \n\nDates:\n\nWednesday – September 9\, 16\, 23\nThursday – October 1\nWednesday\, October 7\, and 14\n\n\nTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (~5-10min break included)\nLocation: Zoom (link provided after registration)\nFacilitators: Michelle Gallant (North Island Regional Educator) & Christine Riddell (Central Vancouver Island Regional Educator)
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-vancouver-island/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:BCSS Vancouver Island – Virtual\, Parksville\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:centralvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261013T153000
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Cariboo
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses. Participating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. Topics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nStrengthening Families Together – Cariboo (In-Person) \n\nDate: Tuesdays from October 6 – November 10\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 3:30 PM\nLocation: Williams Lake\, BC –Address to be provided upon registration\nTo register\, please contact Rhea Clements by email at cariboo@bcss.org or by phone at 250-302-9195.\n\nThrough discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \nThe course is open to new or returning participants. The sessions cover the following topics: \n\nUnderstanding mental illness\nTreatments\nEffective communication\nImpact on caregivers\nSystem supports\n\nRegistration is open\, and the course is free! 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-cariboo/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Williams Lake\, BC
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Rhea Clements":MAILTO:cariboo@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Northwest
DESCRIPTION:This six-session program provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to cope better with mental illnesses. Through discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \nFamilies and caregivers learn: \n\nReliable information about mental illness\, diagnosis\, and treatment options\nEffective coping and communication skills\nTools to help navigate the mental health system\, local supports\, and resources\n\nThis will on Wednesdays for 6 weeks from October 14 – November 28\, 2026 from 12:30 – 3:00 PM. \nIn-Person locations will be in Terrace and Prince Rupert. Addresses to be announced. Virtual attendance is possible via Zoom. \nFor more information or to register\, please get in touch with: \n\nReneé Irvine: princerupert@bcss.org or 250-600-0164\nStephanie Gardner: terrace@bcss.org or 250-922-5178
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-northwest/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Vancouver Island
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together (SFT) is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with serious mental illnesses. \nParticipating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. \nTopics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nThrough discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \n\nDates:\n\nWednesday – September 9\, 16\, 23\nThursday – October 1\nWednesday\, October 7\, and 14\n\n\nTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (~5-10min break included)\nLocation: Zoom (link provided after registration)\nFacilitators: Michelle Gallant (North Island Regional Educator) & Christine Riddell (Central Vancouver Island Regional Educator)
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-vancouver-island/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:BCSS Vancouver Island – Virtual\, Parksville\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:centralvi@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Cariboo
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses. Participating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. Topics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nStrengthening Families Together – Cariboo (In-Person) \n\nDate: Tuesdays from October 6 – November 10\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 3:30 PM\nLocation: Williams Lake\, BC –Address to be provided upon registration\nTo register\, please contact Rhea Clements by email at cariboo@bcss.org or by phone at 250-302-9195.\n\nThrough discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \nThe course is open to new or returning participants. The sessions cover the following topics: \n\nUnderstanding mental illness\nTreatments\nEffective communication\nImpact on caregivers\nSystem supports\n\nRegistration is open\, and the course is free! 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-cariboo/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Williams Lake\, BC
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Rhea Clements":MAILTO:cariboo@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Northwest
DESCRIPTION:This six-session program provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to cope better with mental illnesses. Through discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \nFamilies and caregivers learn: \n\nReliable information about mental illness\, diagnosis\, and treatment options\nEffective coping and communication skills\nTools to help navigate the mental health system\, local supports\, and resources\n\nThis will on Wednesdays for 6 weeks from October 14 – November 28\, 2026 from 12:30 – 3:00 PM. \nIn-Person locations will be in Terrace and Prince Rupert. Addresses to be announced. Virtual attendance is possible via Zoom. \nFor more information or to register\, please get in touch with: \n\nReneé Irvine: princerupert@bcss.org or 250-600-0164\nStephanie Gardner: terrace@bcss.org or 250-922-5178
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-northwest/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Cariboo
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses. Participating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. Topics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nStrengthening Families Together – Cariboo (In-Person) \n\nDate: Tuesdays from October 6 – November 10\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 3:30 PM\nLocation: Williams Lake\, BC –Address to be provided upon registration\nTo register\, please contact Rhea Clements by email at cariboo@bcss.org or by phone at 250-302-9195.\n\nThrough discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \nThe course is open to new or returning participants. The sessions cover the following topics: \n\nUnderstanding mental illness\nTreatments\nEffective communication\nImpact on caregivers\nSystem supports\n\nRegistration is open\, and the course is free! 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-cariboo/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Williams Lake\, BC
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Rhea Clements":MAILTO:cariboo@bcss.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261027T203000
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Vancouver Coastal
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together (SFT) is a program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with serious mental illnesses. \nParticipating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. \nTopics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nThrough discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access services and resources available across the province. \nStrengthening Families Together – Vancouver Coastal (Online) \n\nDate: October 27 & 29 | November 3 & 5 | November 10 & 12\nTime: 6:00 – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information or to register\, please contact vanrich@bcss.org or 778-836-1886\n\n 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-vancouver-coastal/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261028T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261028T150000
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Northwest
DESCRIPTION:This six-session program provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to cope better with mental illnesses. Through discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \nFamilies and caregivers learn: \n\nReliable information about mental illness\, diagnosis\, and treatment options\nEffective coping and communication skills\nTools to help navigate the mental health system\, local supports\, and resources\n\nThis will on Wednesdays for 6 weeks from October 14 – November 28\, 2026 from 12:30 – 3:00 PM. \nIn-Person locations will be in Terrace and Prince Rupert. Addresses to be announced. Virtual attendance is possible via Zoom. \nFor more information or to register\, please get in touch with: \n\nReneé Irvine: princerupert@bcss.org or 250-600-0164\nStephanie Gardner: terrace@bcss.org or 250-922-5178
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-northwest/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260923T022211
CREATED:20260728T194845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T194845Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Vancouver Coastal
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together (SFT) is a program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with serious mental illnesses. \nParticipating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. \nTopics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nThrough discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access services and resources available across the province. \nStrengthening Families Together – Vancouver Coastal (Online) \n\nDate: October 27 & 29 | November 3 & 5 | November 10 & 12\nTime: 6:00 – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information or to register\, please contact vanrich@bcss.org or 778-836-1886\n\n 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-vancouver-coastal/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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