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SUMMARY:BCSS East Kootenay Virtual Family Support Group - 2nd Tuesdays
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 – Virtual \n\nThe support group will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\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/2022-08-02/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220803T160000
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SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens in Control Drop-In Group
DESCRIPTION:Teens in Control provides support\, education\, coping skills\, and a safe space to talk\, to youth with a family member who has a mental illness. Teens in Control is for participants between the ages of 13-18\, across BC. \nVisit BCSS Youth for more details. \nTo join the list for our virtual drop-in groups\, or for more information\, please contact: \nKayla Arnold\n(778) 839-1458\nfrasereast@bcssyouth.org \nMary Beth Hall\n(236) 335-0917\nmanager@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/teens-in-control-drop-in-group/2022-08-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220803T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220803T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T215909
CREATED:20171216T032809Z
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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/2022-08-03/
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:20220805T080000
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SUMMARY:BCSS Northeast Region (Fort St. John) Breakfast Support Group
DESCRIPTION:In Fort St. John a monthly Family Breakfast support group is held on the first Friday of the month at 8:00 am excepting holiday days which is then moved back 1 week.  This is an informal time for family members to meet and connect\, with opportunity to glean from family experience coping with mental illness.  Participants cover their own cost.  Initial introduction required through NE Manager who can be reached at 250-261-9189 or nemanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-northeast-region-fort-st-john-breakfast-support-group/2022-08-05/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Kornelsen":MAILTO:nemanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220808T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T215909
CREATED:20200128T045240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T063748Z
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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/2022-08-08/
LOCATION:Nelson Christian Community School\, 810-10th Street\, Nelson\, BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Michaud":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:BCSS Coastal Region Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:We welcome anyone who identifies as a family member/ caregiver supporting someone with a major mental illness- not limited to Schizophrenia  \nLocation: Zoom \nTime: 7 :00 – 8:30 pm \nContact: \nHardeep 604-787-1814  \ncoastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-vancouver-coastal-region-family-support-group/2022-08-08/
LOCATION:BCSS Vancouver/Richmond – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Kids in Control Drop-In Group
DESCRIPTION:Kids in Control provides support\, education\, coping skills\, and a safe space to talk\, to youth with a family member who has a mental illness. Kids in Control is for participants between the ages of 8-12\, across BC. \nPast participants of our Kids in Control workshops are invited to join our virtual drop-in group. \nVisit Kids In Control for more details. \nTo join the list for our drop-in groups\, or for more information\, please contact: \nKayla Arnold\n(778) 839-1458\nkicfrasereast@bcss.org \nYvonne Dion\n(604) 353-6669\nkicabbotsford@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kids-in-control-drop-in-group/2022-08-10/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220811T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T215909
CREATED:20220218T062013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T200735Z
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SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens in Control Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Teens in Control is a 2-day workshop held virtually. Teens in Control provides support\, education\, coping skills\, and a safe space to talk\, to youth with a family member who has a mental illness. Teens in Control is for participants between the ages of 13-18\, across BC. \nVisit Teens In Control for more details\, and referral forms. \nNew sessions begin regularly. The deadline to register for our August 11th and 18th workshop is July 29th. \nTo join the list for our next workshop\, or for more information\, please contact: \nKayla Arnold\n(778) 839-1458\nkicfrasereast@bcss.org \nYvonne Dion\n(604) 353-6669\nkicabbotsford@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-online-workshop/2022-08-11/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control,Teens in Control Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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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-2/2022-08-17/
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/Denver:20220817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T215909
CREATED:20220202T092009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T165408Z
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SUMMARY:BCSS Coastal Region Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:We welcome anyone who identifies as a family member/ caregiver supporting someone with a major mental illness- not limited to Schizophrenia  \nLocation: Zoom \nTime: 7 :00 – 8:30 pm \nContact: \nHardeep 604-787-1814  \ncoastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-vancouver-coastal-region-family-support-group/2022-08-17/
LOCATION:BCSS Vancouver/Richmond – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220818T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220818T180000
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CREATED:20220218T062013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T200735Z
UID:10006537-1660838400-1660845600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens in Control Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Teens in Control is a 2-day workshop held virtually. Teens in Control provides support\, education\, coping skills\, and a safe space to talk\, to youth with a family member who has a mental illness. Teens in Control is for participants between the ages of 13-18\, across BC. \nVisit Teens In Control for more details\, and referral forms. \nNew sessions begin regularly. The deadline to register for our August 11th and 18th workshop is July 29th. \nTo join the list for our next workshop\, or for more information\, please contact: \nKayla Arnold\n(778) 839-1458\nkicfrasereast@bcss.org \nYvonne Dion\n(604) 353-6669\nkicabbotsford@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-online-workshop/2022-08-18/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control,Teens in Control Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220825T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220825T193000
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CREATED:20220824T183821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T003837Z
UID:10008772-1661452200-1661455800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Heat-Related Illness: A Workshop with Dr. Debbie Thompson
DESCRIPTION:BCSS is offering a workshop on heat-related illnesses on Thursday\, August 25 at 6:30 pm. Dr. Debbie Thompson will share with us some tips to keep in mind while caring for a loved one with mental illness. Please register for the event here: events@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/heat-related-illness-a-workshop-with-debbie-thompson/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220830T203000
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CREATED:20220112T034006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T190447Z
UID:10008689-1661886000-1661891400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Sibling Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a sibling struggling with mental illness? You are not alone. BCSS’ Sibling Support Group is here to help you make sense of what your sibling is going through\, better relate to them\, and provide a stable system of care and support to them. \nThe sessions may cover various topics\, including: \n\nsupport and empathy from other siblings\ntechniques for improved communications\nhow to access community resources\, mental health services\, and after-hours support\n\nThe support group is held virtually on the last Tuesday of the month\, from 7:00-8:30 PST. \nTo register\, contact: \nHeather \n250-691-1132 | lakesdistrict@bcss.org \nSibling Support Group info.pdf
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-sibling-support-group/2022-08-30/
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group,Sibling Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Megchelsen":MAILTO:lakesdistrict@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220831T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220831T203000
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CREATED:20200123T035430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T195048Z
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SUMMARY:BCSS Fort St. John: Family Support Group - Last Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Fort St. John BCSS Family Support Group\nLast Wednesday of the month \nFor details and to register\, please contact:\nJulie Kornelsen\n250-261-9189\nnemanager@bcss.org 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/fort-st-john-bcss-family-support-group-last-wednesdays/2022-08-31/
LOCATION:Fort St. John\, Fort St. John\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Kornelsen":MAILTO:nemanager@bcss.org
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