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SUMMARY:BCSS Prince George BCSS: Family Support Group – 1st and 3rd Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.\nUniversity Hospital of Northern BC\, Room 410\n1475 Edmonton St\, Prince George\, BC V2M 1S2 \nContact Michelle at  250-613-3040 or pgeducator@bcss.org 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/prince-george-bcss-family-support-group-1st-thursdays/2020-01-01/
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=UTC:20200102T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20171216T022400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T061059Z
UID:10006098-1577961000-1577970000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Oliver: Weekly Mental Illness Family Support Group - Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Family Support Worker will be at the Oliver Neighbourhood Hub Weekly. Drop in or call for an appointment. \nCity or Region: Oliver\nHosting Organization(s): BCSS Penticton\nTitle of event: Weekly Family Support (for relatives of a person with a mental illness)\nAddress/location of event: Park Drive Church\nDate of your event: 01/03/2013\nTime of Event: 10.30 am -1pm\nRepeat pattern: Thursdays\nContact for more info: 250-493-7338 bcsspenticton@shaw.ca
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/oliver-bcss-weekly-mental-illness-family-support-group-thursdays/2020-01-02/
LOCATION:Park Drive Church – Oliver\, 6570 Park Dr\, Oliver\, BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="BCSS Penticton Branch (Mental Wellness Centre)":MAILTO:info@sosmws.com
GEO:49.1884198;-119.5407812
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200102T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20171216T024140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T054952Z
UID:10006228-1577973600-1577980800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Granisle: Education Workshop & Discussion Group (Alternating With Support Group) – 1st Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Granisle BCSS: Education Workshop & Discussion Group (alternating with support group). 1st Thursday of the month. 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Granisle Health Centre. 250-692-7500
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/granisle-bcss-education-workshop-discussion-group-alternating-with-support-group-1st-thursdays/2020-01-02/
LOCATION:Granisle Health Centre\, Hagen St\, Granisle\, BC\, V0J 1W0
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
GEO:54.8873643;-126.2097126
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Granisle Health Centre Hagen St Granisle BC V0J 1W0;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hagen St:geo:-126.2097126,54.8873643
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20200124T104557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T200135Z
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SUMMARY:BCSS Quesnel: Families in Residence - Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:FAMILIES in Residence\nDrop by every Saturday between 1 – 3 pm\nGR Baker Memorial Hospital\, QUESST Unit \n  \nFor more information or to register contact: \nGail Rutledge\n250-925-4145\nquesnel@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/quesnel-bcss-families-in-residence-saturdays/
LOCATION:GR Baker Memorial Hospital\, 543 Front Street\, Quesnel\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Rutledge":MAILTO:quesnel@bcss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20200123T075935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T055901Z
UID:10008130-1578331800-1578340800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Haida Gwaii BCSS: Self-Care Sessions - Every Monday
DESCRIPTION:For family members and folks with lived experience\, but everyone is welcome. A shared meal is included. \nEvery Monday (excluding Stat holidays)\n5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nGreen Building Beside the Skidegate Small Hall\nSkidegate\, BC \nFor details and information:\nChloe\nhaidagwaii@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/haida-gwaii-bcss-self-care-sessions/2020-01-06/
LOCATION:Skidegate\, Skidegate\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200108T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20190927T061234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201015T055952Z
UID:10008063-1578501000-1578506400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Prince Rupert BCSS: Family Support Group - 2nd Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Second Wednesday of every month (excluding July\, Aug\, & Dec)\n4:30pm in the meeting room of the Prince Rupert Library \nPlease note\, an RSVP is required by noon on the second Wednesday of the month.\nFor more information\, please contact Noreen 250-635-8206 terrace@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/prince-rupert-family-support-group/2020-01-08/
LOCATION:Prince Rupert Library\, 101 6 Avenue West\, Prince Rupert\, British Columbia\, V8J 1Y9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200108T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20171216T060951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210313T094634Z
UID:10007021-1578506400-1578511800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Williams Lake BCSS: Family Support Group – 2nd Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:This monthly Williams Lake and area BCSS support group meeting is for parents\, partners and siblings of a person who is living with any mental illness\, schizophrenia\, bipolar\, depression\, obsessive-compulsive disorder\, and anxiety disorders. \nYou are welcome to come and share your successes\, concerns\, experiences. \n6:00-7:30pm\n6-160 Oliver Street\, Williams Lake\nFor more info: 250-302-1210 cariboo@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/williams-lake-bcss-family-support-group-2nd-wednesday/2020-01-08/
LOCATION:Thompson Rivers University\, 1250 Western Avenue\, Room #1305\, Williams Lake\, British Columbia\, V2G 1H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa Nelson":MAILTO:cariboo@bcss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200109T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20171216T063054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T062920Z
UID:10007092-1578565800-1578571200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Smithers: Consumer & Family Initiatives Committee – 2nd Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Day: the 2nd Thursday of every month\nTime: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.\nPlace: 3862-B Broadway Avenue \nInformation: \nClara Donnelly\nbulkleyvalley@bcss.org\n250-847-9779 (office)\n250-917-8337 (cell) \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/smithers-consumer-family-initiatives-committee-2nd-thursdays/2020-01-09/
LOCATION:BCSS Smithers\, 3862-B Broadway Avenue\, Smithers\, BC\, V0J 2N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Clara%C2%A0Donnelly":MAILTO:bulkleyvalley@bcss.org
GEO:54.780047;-127.1740563
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200109T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20171216T022400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T061059Z
UID:10006099-1578565800-1578574800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Oliver: Weekly Mental Illness Family Support Group - Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Family Support Worker will be at the Oliver Neighbourhood Hub Weekly. Drop in or call for an appointment. \nCity or Region: Oliver\nHosting Organization(s): BCSS Penticton\nTitle of event: Weekly Family Support (for relatives of a person with a mental illness)\nAddress/location of event: Park Drive Church\nDate of your event: 01/03/2013\nTime of Event: 10.30 am -1pm\nRepeat pattern: Thursdays\nContact for more info: 250-493-7338 bcsspenticton@shaw.ca
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/oliver-bcss-weekly-mental-illness-family-support-group-thursdays/2020-01-09/
LOCATION:Park Drive Church – Oliver\, 6570 Park Dr\, Oliver\, BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="BCSS Penticton Branch (Mental Wellness Centre)":MAILTO:info@sosmws.com
GEO:49.1884198;-119.5407812
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Park Drive Church – Oliver 6570 Park Dr Oliver BC;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6570 Park Dr:geo:-119.5407812,49.1884198
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200111T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20171216T072109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T062434Z
UID:10007529-1578747600-1578758400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Richmond Pathways: Chinese Family Support Group – 2nd Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Chinese language family mental health / mental illness support group.\nAs scheduled (visit website for calendar) @ Caring Place Room 350 or 345\, 7000 Minoru Blvd\, Richmond Info: Bessie Wang 604-276-834 ext. 12 \nwww.pathwaysclubhouse.com
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/richmond-pathways-chinese-family-support-group-2nd-saturdays/2020-01-11/
LOCATION:Caring Place – Room 350 or 345\, 7000 Minoru Blvd\, Richmond\, BC
GEO:49.1617739;-123.1398259
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20200123T075935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T055901Z
UID:10008131-1578936600-1578945600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Haida Gwaii BCSS: Self-Care Sessions - Every Monday
DESCRIPTION:For family members and folks with lived experience\, but everyone is welcome. A shared meal is included. \nEvery Monday (excluding Stat holidays)\n5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nGreen Building Beside the Skidegate Small Hall\nSkidegate\, BC \nFor details and information:\nChloe\nhaidagwaii@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/haida-gwaii-bcss-self-care-sessions/2020-01-13/
LOCATION:Skidegate\, Skidegate\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200113T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20200128T045240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T063748Z
UID:10008215-1578938400-1578945600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Nelson: Family Support Group – 2nd Mondays
DESCRIPTION:The group is for family and friends and others who care for a loved one with mental illness. \nFor more information call 250-505-2976 or email westkootenay@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/nelson-bcss-family-support-group-2nd-mondays/2020-01-13/
LOCATION:Nelson Christian Community School\, 810-10th Street\, Nelson\, BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Michaud":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
GEO:49.505999;-117.268795
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Nelson Christian Community School 810-10th Street Nelson BC;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=810-10th Street:geo:-117.268795,49.505999
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200115
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20171216T035526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T063144Z
UID:10006485-1578960000-1579046399@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Princeton BCSS: Family Support meeting – 2nd Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Family Support meeting. \nDate: 2nd Tuesday of the month.\nTime: by appointment \nCall BCSS-Penticton 250-493-7338 or email bcsspenticton@shaw.ca
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/princeton-bcss-family-support-meeting-2nd-tuesday/2020-01-14/
LOCATION:BCSS Princeton\, Princeton\, BC
GEO:49.4589588;-120.5061567
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200114T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20191213T110457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T074750Z
UID:10004903-1579028400-1579033800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Vancouver BCSS: Family Support Group – 2nd Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:A monthly family support group for parents\, partners\, siblings\, and anyone who has a loved one living with schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, obsessive-compulsive disorder\, anxiety disorders\, or any other serious mental illness. \nMarpole Community Centre\n990 W 59th Ave\, Vancouver\n2nd Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August – no support groups)\n7:00 – 8:30pm \nPlease contact Hardeep @ 604-787-1814 or vancoast@bcss.org for more details and to register.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/vancouver-bcss-family-support-group-2nd-tuesday/2020-01-14/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200115T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20240417T044027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191722Z
UID:10006377-1579113000-1579118400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Prince George Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.\nUniversity Hospital of Northern BC\, Room 410\n1475 Edmonton St\, Prince George\, BC V2M 1S2 \nContact Michelle at  250-613-3040 or pgeducator@bcss.org 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/prince-george-bcss-family-support-group-1st-thursdays-2/2020-01-15/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200116T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20171216T022400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T061059Z
UID:10006100-1579170600-1579179600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Oliver: Weekly Mental Illness Family Support Group - Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Family Support Worker will be at the Oliver Neighbourhood Hub Weekly. Drop in or call for an appointment. \nCity or Region: Oliver\nHosting Organization(s): BCSS Penticton\nTitle of event: Weekly Family Support (for relatives of a person with a mental illness)\nAddress/location of event: Park Drive Church\nDate of your event: 01/03/2013\nTime of Event: 10.30 am -1pm\nRepeat pattern: Thursdays\nContact for more info: 250-493-7338 bcsspenticton@shaw.ca
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/oliver-bcss-weekly-mental-illness-family-support-group-thursdays/2020-01-16/
LOCATION:Park Drive Church – Oliver\, 6570 Park Dr\, Oliver\, BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="BCSS Penticton Branch (Mental Wellness Centre)":MAILTO:info@sosmws.com
GEO:49.1884198;-119.5407812
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Park Drive Church – Oliver 6570 Park Dr Oliver BC;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6570 Park Dr:geo:-119.5407812,49.1884198
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20200123T075935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T055901Z
UID:10008132-1579541400-1579550400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Haida Gwaii BCSS: Self-Care Sessions - Every Monday
DESCRIPTION:For family members and folks with lived experience\, but everyone is welcome. A shared meal is included. \nEvery Monday (excluding Stat holidays)\n5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nGreen Building Beside the Skidegate Small Hall\nSkidegate\, BC \nFor details and information:\nChloe\nhaidagwaii@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/haida-gwaii-bcss-self-care-sessions/2020-01-20/
LOCATION:Skidegate\, Skidegate\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200121T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200121T173000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20200121T044529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T044745Z
UID:10008070-1579620600-1579627800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Surrey BCSS: Kids in Control Group
DESCRIPTION:Kids in Control Group – Surrey \nBCSS 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 not alone. \nThe group will be offered on Tuesdays\, January 21 to March 10\, 2020 from 3:30-5:30pm at Moving Forward Family Services at 12885 85th Avenue\, Surrey. \nIf you know a child or youth who may be interested in attending\, they can be referred to the workshop using the attached referral form. Families and youth aged 14+ can also self-refer. For more information\, please contact Rachel Phillips\, Kids & Teens in Control Manager at 778-903-2752 or by email at kidsincontrol@bcss.org.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/surrey-bcss-kids-in-control-group/2020-01-21/
LOCATION:Moving Forward Family Services\, 12885 85th Avenue\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3W 0K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kids & Teens in Control":MAILTO:kidsincontrol@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200121T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20200121T043643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T044741Z
UID:10005289-1579622400-1579629600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Vancouver BCSS: Teens in Control Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Teens in Control Workshop – Vancouver \nBCSS 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 similar experiences in a safe environment. \nThe workshop will be 2 sessions on Tuesdays\, January 21 & 28\, 2020 from 4:00-6:00pm. It will be held at the Renfrew Community Centre at 2929 East 22nd Ave\, Vancouver. \nIf you know a child or youth who may be interested in attending\, they can be referred to the workshop using the attached referral form. Families and youth aged 14+ can also self-refer. For more information\, please contact Rachel Phillips\, Kids & Teens in Control Manager at 778-903-2752 or by email at kidsincontrol@bcss.org.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/vancouver-bcss-teens-in-control-workshop/2020-01-21/
LOCATION:Renfrew Community Centre\, 2929 East 22nd Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5M 2Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control,Teens in Control Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Kids & Teens in Control":MAILTO:kidsincontrol@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200121T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20200120T194152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T040357Z
UID:10005063-1579631400-1579638600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Kelowna BCSS: Strengthening Families Together Course (Starts January 2020)
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together\nFREE Education Course (10 sessions)\nTopics covered include: \n\nWhat is Mental Illness?\nThe Brain & the Causes of Mental Illness\nSchizophrenia\nMood & Anxiety Disorders\nMental Illness\, Alcohol\, and Drug Use & Criminal Behaviour\nTreating Mental Illness\nLiving with Mental Illness\nCoping as a Family\nUnderstanding the Mental Health System\nAdvocacy & Developing a Support Network
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-bcss-kelowna-branch-2/2020-01-21/
LOCATION:BCSS Kelowna\, 347 Leon Ave\, 203\, Kelowna\, BC.\, V1Y 8C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="BCSS Kelowna Branch":MAILTO: bcsskel@shaw.ca
GEO:49.884252;-119.4959135
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=BCSS Kelowna 347 Leon Ave 203 Kelowna BC. V1Y 8C7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=347 Leon Ave\, 203:geo:-119.4959135,49.884252
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200121T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20171216T074332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T070053Z
UID:10007639-1579633200-1579636800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Maple Ridge BCSS: Family Support Group – 3rd Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Have a loved one with a mental illness? Please join us for our ‘share and care’ family support meeting in Maple Ridge. \nTime: 7:00pm\nDate: 3rd Tuesdays of each month\nWhere: Chances\, 22710 Lougheed Hwy\, Maple Ridge\nIn The Boardroom \nFree parking in the parking lot\nAccessible space \nFor more information\, please contact:\nNancy Friesen\nfrasercentral@bcss.org\n604-720-3935
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/maple-ridge-bcss-family-support-group-3rd-tuesdays/2020-01-21/
LOCATION:Chance (The Boardroom)\, 22710 Lougheed Hwy\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, V2X 2V5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Friesen":MAILTO:frasercentral@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200121T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20171216T073640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T073410Z
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SUMMARY:Smithers BCSS: Family Support Group – 3rd Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:The Family Support Group meeting is for anyone who has a caring relationship with anyone who has a mental illness\, whether it be bipolar\, depression\, anxiety\, schizophrenia or psychosis. We are here to help people learn the facts about mental illness\, new medications\, treatments and ways to support their loved ones.\nNewcomers are always welcome! \nDay: the 3rd Tuesday of each month\nTime: 7:00 – 9:00 pm\nLocation: BCSS Office\, 3862-B Broadway Avenue\, Smithers\, BC\, V0J 2N0 \nFor more information:\nClara Donnelly\nBC Schizophrenia Society\n250-847-9779\nbulkleyvalley@bcss.org \nwww.bcss.org \nSponsored by BCSS Bulkley Valley
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/smithers-bcss-family-support-group-3rd-tuesdays/2020-01-21/
LOCATION:BCSS Smithers\, 3862-B Broadway Avenue\, Smithers\, BC\, V0J 2N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Clara%C2%A0Donnelly":MAILTO:bulkleyvalley@bcss.org
GEO:54.780047;-127.1740563
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=BCSS Smithers 3862-B Broadway Avenue Smithers BC V0J 2N0 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3862-B Broadway Avenue:geo:-127.1740563,54.780047
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200122T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20200205T042241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T042241Z
UID:10008200-1579717800-1579726800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Prince George BCSS: Wednesday Workshops - 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for one or more on a first-come basis. Seating is limited. \nRegister by calling Kim Dixon at 250-561-8033 or email kimdixon@bcsspg.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/prince-george-bcss-wednesday-workshops-2nd-and-4th-wednesdays/2020-01-22/
LOCATION:BCSS Prince George Branch\, 1117 6th Avenue\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 4S6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200123T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20171216T022400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T061059Z
UID:10006101-1579775400-1579784400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Oliver: Weekly Mental Illness Family Support Group - Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:Family Support Worker will be at the Oliver Neighbourhood Hub Weekly. Drop in or call for an appointment. \nCity or Region: Oliver\nHosting Organization(s): BCSS Penticton\nTitle of event: Weekly Family Support (for relatives of a person with a mental illness)\nAddress/location of event: Park Drive Church\nDate of your event: 01/03/2013\nTime of Event: 10.30 am -1pm\nRepeat pattern: Thursdays\nContact for more info: 250-493-7338 bcsspenticton@shaw.ca
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/oliver-bcss-weekly-mental-illness-family-support-group-thursdays/2020-01-23/
LOCATION:Park Drive Church – Oliver\, 6570 Park Dr\, Oliver\, BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="BCSS Penticton Branch (Mental Wellness Centre)":MAILTO:info@sosmws.com
GEO:49.1884198;-119.5407812
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Park Drive Church – Oliver 6570 Park Dr Oliver BC;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6570 Park Dr:geo:-119.5407812,49.1884198
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200125T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20200124T102925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T200316Z
UID:10008205-1579960800-1579966200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Quesnel: Family Support Group - Last Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Families support group for ALL family members affected by mental illness. \nLast Saturday of the Month\n2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nGrace Young Centre\n395 Elliott Street\nQuesnel\, BC \nFor details and information contact:\nGail Rutledge\n250-925-4145\nquesnel@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/quesnel-bcss-family-support-group-last-saturdays/
LOCATION:Grace Young Activity Centre\, 395 Elliott Street\, Quesnel\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Gail Rutledge":MAILTO:quesnel@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200127T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20200123T075935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T055901Z
UID:10008133-1580146200-1580155200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Haida Gwaii BCSS: Self-Care Sessions - Every Monday
DESCRIPTION:For family members and folks with lived experience\, but everyone is welcome. A shared meal is included. \nEvery Monday (excluding Stat holidays)\n5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. \nGreen Building Beside the Skidegate Small Hall\nSkidegate\, BC \nFor details and information:\nChloe\nhaidagwaii@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/haida-gwaii-bcss-self-care-sessions/2020-01-27/
LOCATION:Skidegate\, Skidegate\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200127T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20191213T113709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T040526Z
UID:10005158-1580151600-1580158800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Vancouver/Richmond BCSS: Strengthening Families Together Course (Starts January 2020)
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together\nFREE Education Course (10 sessions)\n*** Family Members only ***\nTopics covered: \n\nWhat is Mental Illness?\nThe Brain & the Causes of Mental Illness\nSchizophrenia\nMood & Anxiety Disorders\nMental Illness\, Alcohol\, and Drug Use & Criminal Behaviour\nTreating Mental Illness\nLiving with Mental Illness\nCoping as a Family\nUnderstanding the Mental Health System\nAdvocacy & Developing a Support Network\n\n  \nTwo Locations to choose from:\n\nMarpole Community Centre\nTuesday evenings starting January 28th\n7:00 – 9:00pm\nPlease register with Catherine @ vaneducator@bcss.org / 604-679-0101\n\n  \n\nWest Richmond Community Centre\nMonday evenings starting January 27th\n7:00 – 9:00pm\nPlease register with Noleen @ vanrich@bcss.org / 778-836-1886\n\nThe course is free; however\, you MUST pre-register.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/vancouver-richmond-bcss-strengthening-families-together-course-starts-january-2020/2020-01-27/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200128T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200128T173000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20200121T044529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T044745Z
UID:10008071-1580225400-1580232600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Surrey BCSS: Kids in Control Group
DESCRIPTION:Kids in Control Group – Surrey \nBCSS 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 not alone. \nThe group will be offered on Tuesdays\, January 21 to March 10\, 2020 from 3:30-5:30pm at Moving Forward Family Services at 12885 85th Avenue\, Surrey. \nIf you know a child or youth who may be interested in attending\, they can be referred to the workshop using the attached referral form. Families and youth aged 14+ can also self-refer. For more information\, please contact Rachel Phillips\, Kids & Teens in Control Manager at 778-903-2752 or by email at kidsincontrol@bcss.org.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/surrey-bcss-kids-in-control-group/2020-01-28/
LOCATION:Moving Forward Family Services\, 12885 85th Avenue\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3W 0K8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kids & Teens in Control":MAILTO:kidsincontrol@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200128T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20200121T043643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200121T044741Z
UID:10005290-1580227200-1580234400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Vancouver BCSS: Teens in Control Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Teens in Control Workshop – Vancouver \nBCSS 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 similar experiences in a safe environment. \nThe workshop will be 2 sessions on Tuesdays\, January 21 & 28\, 2020 from 4:00-6:00pm. It will be held at the Renfrew Community Centre at 2929 East 22nd Ave\, Vancouver. \nIf you know a child or youth who may be interested in attending\, they can be referred to the workshop using the attached referral form. Families and youth aged 14+ can also self-refer. For more information\, please contact Rachel Phillips\, Kids & Teens in Control Manager at 778-903-2752 or by email at kidsincontrol@bcss.org.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/vancouver-bcss-teens-in-control-workshop/2020-01-28/
LOCATION:Renfrew Community Centre\, 2929 East 22nd Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5M 2Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control,Teens in Control Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Kids & Teens in Control":MAILTO:kidsincontrol@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200128T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260629T003708
CREATED:20200120T194152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T040357Z
UID:10005064-1580236200-1580243400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Kelowna BCSS: Strengthening Families Together Course (Starts January 2020)
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together\nFREE Education Course (10 sessions)\nTopics covered include: \n\nWhat is Mental Illness?\nThe Brain & the Causes of Mental Illness\nSchizophrenia\nMood & Anxiety Disorders\nMental Illness\, Alcohol\, and Drug Use & Criminal Behaviour\nTreating Mental Illness\nLiving with Mental Illness\nCoping as a Family\nUnderstanding the Mental Health System\nAdvocacy & Developing a Support Network
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-bcss-kelowna-branch-2/2020-01-28/
LOCATION:BCSS Kelowna\, 347 Leon Ave\, 203\, Kelowna\, BC.\, V1Y 8C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="BCSS Kelowna Branch":MAILTO: bcsskel@shaw.ca
GEO:49.884252;-119.4959135
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=BCSS Kelowna 347 Leon Ave 203 Kelowna BC. V1Y 8C7 Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=347 Leon Ave\, 203:geo:-119.4959135,49.884252
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