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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-2/2024-04-03/
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T174500
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T045516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T185950Z
UID:10009252-1712592900-1712598300@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth x Foundry Richmond: Teens In Control
DESCRIPTION:Teens in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 13 – 18  . This is offered to the youth who have a family member with mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, etc.) or a substance use disorder. It offers a supportive space for adolescents to refine healthy coping strategies\, deepen their mental health awareness\, and connect with peers who share similar experiences. Topics include self-care\, boundary setting\, communication skills and other resources.\n \nTeens in Control (In-Person) \n\nApril 8 and 15\, 2024 (Mondays)\nTime: 4:15 – 5:45 pm\nLocation: 101-5811 Cooney Rd.\, Richmond\, BC\, V6X 3M1\n\nLearn more at our new BCSS Youth website!
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-x-foundry-richmond-teens-in-control/2024-04-08/
LOCATION:Foundry Richmond\, 101-5811 Cooney Rd.\, Richmond\, BC\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T045126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T190038Z
UID:10008262-1712599200-1712606400@www.bcss.org
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-2/2024-04-08/
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:20240408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T043142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T190242Z
UID:10009121-1712601000-1712606400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Haida Gwaii Support Group for Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nJoin us for a Caring and Sharing Session for folks with a special elder affected by symptoms of Dementia. This is where we connect and share stories\, resources and tea! Supporting our current reality is made easier by lessons from past experiences and shared understanding. All are welcome. \nHaida Gwaii Support Group for Dementia – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held every three weeks on Mondays\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: 138 Bay St\, Daajing Giids\, BC V0T 1S0 – Seniors Room next to the Daajing Giids Library\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Shelly Braun at haidagwaii@bcss.org 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/haida-gwaii-support-group-for-dementia/2024-04-08/
LOCATION:Daajing  Giidsv – Seniors Room next to the Daajing Giids Library\, 138 Bay St\,\, Daajing Giidsv\, BC\, V0T 1S0
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Braun":MAILTO:haidagwaii@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Creston:20240409T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Creston:20240409T030000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T050230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T232625Z
UID:10010804-1712624400-1712631600@www.bcss.org
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: 6:00 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/east-kootenay-fsg/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240409T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T050458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T190437Z
UID:10009518-1712649600-1712682000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Family Support Group (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Vancouver Coastal Region is running an in-person Family Support Group 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. 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 April 9\, 2024 (Tuesday)\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Italian Cultural Centre – 3075 Slocan St\, Vancouver\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-in-person/
LOCATION:Italian Cultural Centre\, 3075 Slocan St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240409T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T053022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T173550Z
UID:10009824-1712678400-1712683800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Kids In Control (Online / Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Kids in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 8 – 12. This is offered to the youth who have a family member with mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, etc.). It aims to foster resilience and increase knowledge and understanding of mental illness. \nIt is currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week. To adapt to virtual programming\, we now have smaller group sizes and invite parents and caregivers to join at the beginning and end of each session. There are a few spaces left\, so reach out if you’d like to gain more information and participate: \nKids in Control (Online) \n\nWeekly\, every Tuesday\nTime: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nFor more information or to join this\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-kids-in-control-online-virtual/2024-04-09/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T044815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T212737Z
UID:10007836-1712764800-1712768400@www.bcss.org
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 BCSS Youth for more details. \nTo join the list for our drop-in groups\, or for more information\, please contact: \nAmber Miner\n(604) 442-7082\nfrasernorth@bcssyouth.org \nMary Beth Hall\n(236) 335-0917\nmanager@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kids-in-control-drop-in-group-2/2024-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T051202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T051202Z
UID:10009555-1712764800-1712770200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Northwest Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Northwest 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. It is open to anyone in the Northwest area. This includes Terrace\, Kitimat\, Kitamaat Village\, Prince Rupert\, the Nass Valley\, and surrounding areas. \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 April 10\, 2024 (Wednesday)\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nLocation: 210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, BC\, Canada\, British Columbia\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Stephanie Gardner at terrace@bcss.org or 250-922-5178 or 250-625-8206\n\n*In the event of the Support Group coinciding with a STAT\, the date may shift. Please contact Stephanie for details
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/northwest-family-support-group/
LOCATION:BCSS Terrace\, Suite 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=America/Vancouver:20240410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T051446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T184754Z
UID:10009562-1712773800-1712781000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Victoria Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Vancouver Island Region is running in-person Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness.  \nBCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for family and friends to share\, ask questions\, and connect with others who are also supporting a loved one with mental illness or substance use disorder. Family Support Groups are led by trained facilitators or educators\, and they provide support and resources to family members and caregivers of individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness. \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held on Wednesdays\, every two weeks starting January 17\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Oaklands Neighbourhood House – 2629 Victor St.\, Victoria\, BC V8R 4B2\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Nancy Murphy at southvi@bcss.org 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/victoria-family-support-group/2024-04-10/
LOCATION:Oaklands Neighbourhood House\, 2629 Victor St.\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8R4B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Murphy":MAILTO:southvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T051826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T185755Z
UID:10009693-1712919600-1712930400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Williams Lake Community Action Team (WLCAT) Community Responders BBQ
DESCRIPTION:BC Schizophrenia Society will be present at the Williams Lake Community Action Team (WL CAT) Community Responders BBQ happening on Friday\, April 12th\, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm to support members of our community who continue responding to the Toxic Drug Supply/Overdose Crisis.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/williams-lake-community-action-team-wlcat-community-responders-bbq/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240415T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240415T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20190327T052825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T185838Z
UID:10009707-1713196800-1713202200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS 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 in-person 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. This includes Terrace\, Kitimat\, Kitamaat Village\, Prince Rupert\, the Nass Valley\, and surrounding areas. \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 3rd Monday of the month\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nMeetings are online via Zoom and registration is required.\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Stephanie Gardner at terrace@bcss.org or 250-922-5178 or 250-625-8206\n\n*In the event of the Support Group coinciding with a STAT\, the date may shift. Please contact Stephanie for details
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/terrace-family-support-2020-10-28/2024-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240415T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240415T174500
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T045516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T185950Z
UID:10009253-1713197700-1713203100@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth x Foundry Richmond: Teens In Control
DESCRIPTION:Teens in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 13 – 18  . This is offered to the youth who have a family member with mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, etc.) or a substance use disorder. It offers a supportive space for adolescents to refine healthy coping strategies\, deepen their mental health awareness\, and connect with peers who share similar experiences. Topics include self-care\, boundary setting\, communication skills and other resources.\n \nTeens in Control (In-Person) \n\nApril 8 and 15\, 2024 (Mondays)\nTime: 4:15 – 5:45 pm\nLocation: 101-5811 Cooney Rd.\, Richmond\, BC\, V6X 3M1\n\nLearn more at our new BCSS Youth website!
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-x-foundry-richmond-teens-in-control/2024-04-15/
LOCATION:Foundry Richmond\, 101-5811 Cooney Rd.\, Richmond\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T052544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T052544Z
UID:10009820-1713207600-1713213000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Family Support Group (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS 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.  \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. 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 April 15 & 29\, 2024 (Monday)\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\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-virtual/2024-04-15/
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:20240416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240416T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T053022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T173550Z
UID:10009825-1713283200-1713288600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Kids In Control (Online / Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Kids in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 8 – 12. This is offered to the youth who have a family member with mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, etc.). It aims to foster resilience and increase knowledge and understanding of mental illness. \nIt is currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week. To adapt to virtual programming\, we now have smaller group sizes and invite parents and caregivers to join at the beginning and end of each session. There are a few spaces left\, so reach out if you’d like to gain more information and participate: \nKids in Control (Online) \n\nWeekly\, every Tuesday\nTime: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nFor more information or to join this\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-kids-in-control-online-virtual/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T052820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191239Z
UID:10009822-1713288600-1713295800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens in Control in Penticton
DESCRIPTION:Teens in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 13 – 18  years old. This is offered to the youth who have a family member with mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, etc.) or a substance use disorder. It offers a supportive space for adolescents to refine healthy coping strategies\, deepen their mental health awareness\, and connect with peers who share similar experiences.\n \nTeens in Control (In-Person) \n\nApril 16 and 23\, 2024 (Tuesdays)\nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: Mental Wellness Centre – #118 – 246 Martin Street\, Penticton\, BC\nFor more information or to join this\, please contact familysupport@sosmws.com or call 250-488-4895
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-in-penticton/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Mental Wellness Centre\, #118 - 246 Martin Street\, Penticton\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="BCSS Penticton Branch (Mental Wellness Centre)":MAILTO:info@sosmws.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T053313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191319Z
UID:10009832-1713290400-1713295800@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 Prince Rupert 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. This is open to Prince Rupert\, Port Edward\, or Lax Kw’alaams. \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 every 3rd Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: 330 Third Ave West (Board Room)\, Prince Rupert\, BC\, V8J 1L4\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Reneé Morven at princerupert@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/prince-rupert-family-support-group-2/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:330 Third Ave West\, Board Room\, Prince Rupert\, BC\, V8J 1L4\, 330 Third Ave West\, Board Room\, Prince Rupert\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Morven":MAILTO:princerupert@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T055004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T181146Z
UID:10009892-1713456000-1713461400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Smithers Family Support Group
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\, etc. We are here to help people learn the facts about mental illness\, medications\, treatments and ways to support their loved ones. Newcomers are always welcome! \n\nDate: 3rd Thursday of the month\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nLocation: BCSS Office\, 3862-B Broadway Avenue\, Smithers\, BC\, V0J 2N0 (two doors down from Panago)\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Clara Donnelly at bulkleyvalley@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/smithers-family-support-group/2024-04-18/
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=America/Vancouver:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T055211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191817Z
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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: Nanaimo North Boardroom\, Vancouver Island Regional Library – 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 vimanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/nanaimo-family-support-group/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Regional Library\, 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:vimanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T055355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191844Z
UID:10010012-1713465000-1713470400@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\nThe support group will be held every 3rd Thursday of the month\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Cowichan Family Life Office – Unit 102\, 481 TransCanada Highway\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 3R7\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/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Cowichan Family Life Office\, Unit 102\, 481 TransCanada Highway\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Simpson-Cooke":MAILTO:cowichan@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240418T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T055514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191912Z
UID:10010072-1713466800-1713472200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Vancouver Island Virtual 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 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\n3rd Thursday of each month\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Michelle Gallant at 250-937-0782 or northvi@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/vancouver-island-virtual-family-support-group/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Gallant":MAILTO:northvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240418T202230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T210905Z
UID:10010677-1713531600-1713538800@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-3/2024-04-19/
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:20240423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T053022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T173550Z
UID:10009826-1713888000-1713893400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Kids In Control (Online / Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Kids in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 8 – 12. This is offered to the youth who have a family member with mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, etc.). It aims to foster resilience and increase knowledge and understanding of mental illness. \nIt is currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week. To adapt to virtual programming\, we now have smaller group sizes and invite parents and caregivers to join at the beginning and end of each session. There are a few spaces left\, so reach out if you’d like to gain more information and participate: \nKids in Control (Online) \n\nWeekly\, every Tuesday\nTime: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nFor more information or to join this\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-kids-in-control-online-virtual/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T055947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T185357Z
UID:10010132-1713891600-1713900600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Haida Gwaii Strengthening Families Together (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. \nParticipating families and caregivers from the Haida Gwaii can learn facts about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses; and the impact of stigma. They gain information about treatments\, side effects\, and the impact of substance use. Sessions cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. \nParticipants also learn about the mental health system in BC — including how it works and who is involved\, as well as what happens when a person becomes involved with the criminal justice system. Through discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn about how to access BCSS Family Support Groups available across the province. \nStrengthening Families Together – In-Person \n\nSessions are scheduled every Tuesday from April 23\, 2024 to May 28\, 2024\nTime: 5:00 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: 159 Front Street\, Skidegate\, BC\nFor more information\, kindly contact Shelly Braun at haidagwaii@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/haida-gwaii-strengthening-families-together-in-person/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:159 Front Street Skidegate\, BC\, 159 Front Street\, Skidegate\, BC
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Braun":MAILTO:haidagwaii@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T052820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191239Z
UID:10009823-1713893400-1713900600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens in Control in Penticton
DESCRIPTION:Teens in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 13 – 18  years old. This is offered to the youth who have a family member with mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, etc.) or a substance use disorder. It offers a supportive space for adolescents to refine healthy coping strategies\, deepen their mental health awareness\, and connect with peers who share similar experiences.\n \nTeens in Control (In-Person) \n\nApril 16 and 23\, 2024 (Tuesdays)\nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: Mental Wellness Centre – #118 – 246 Martin Street\, Penticton\, BC\nFor more information or to join this\, please contact familysupport@sosmws.com or call 250-488-4895
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-in-penticton/2024-04-23/
LOCATION:Mental Wellness Centre\, #118 - 246 Martin Street\, Penticton\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="BCSS Penticton Branch (Mental Wellness Centre)":MAILTO:info@sosmws.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T060326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191952Z
UID:10010190-1713897000-1713902400@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-3/2024-04-23/
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:20240424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T051446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T184754Z
UID:10009563-1713983400-1713990600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Victoria Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Vancouver Island Region is running in-person Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness.  \nBCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for family and friends to share\, ask questions\, and connect with others who are also supporting a loved one with mental illness or substance use disorder. Family Support Groups are led by trained facilitators or educators\, and they provide support and resources to family members and caregivers of individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness. \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held on Wednesdays\, every two weeks starting January 17\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Oaklands Neighbourhood House – 2629 Victor St.\, Victoria\, BC V8R 4B2\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Nancy Murphy at southvi@bcss.org 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/victoria-family-support-group/2024-04-24/
LOCATION:Oaklands Neighbourhood House\, 2629 Victor St.\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8R4B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Murphy":MAILTO:southvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240424T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240417T214932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T231837Z
UID:10010625-1713983400-1713990600@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\nThe support group will be held on the last Wednesday of the month\, excluding June\, July\, and December.\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation:\nRoom 1069\, Charles J. McCaffray Hall\,\nUniversity Hospital of Northern BC\,\n3333 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-bcss-family-support-group/2024-04-24/
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:20240425T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20190328T011414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T211132Z
UID:10010467-1714059000-1714062600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Vanderhoof Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Family Support Group – Vanderhoof \n4th Thursday of the month \n3:30 – 4:30 PM \nIn person and/or via Zoom. \nFor details or to register contact:\nHeather Megchelsen\n250-691-1132\nlakesdistrict@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/family-support-group-vanderhoof/2024-04-25/
LOCATION:Vanderhoof Public Health Unit\, 3299 Hospital Road\, Vanderhoof\, BC\, V0J 302\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Megchelsen":MAILTO:lakesdistrict@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240425T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T140302
CREATED:20240506T181322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T182153Z
UID:10011025-1714060800-1714066200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens In Control (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Teens in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 13 – 18  . This is offered to the youth who have a family member with mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, etc.) or a substance use disorder. It offers a supportive space for adolescents to refine healthy coping strategies\, deepen their mental health awareness\, and connect with peers who share similar experiences. Topics include self-care\, boundary setting\, communication skills and other resources.\n \nTeens in Control (Online) \n\nEvery Thursdays\, for eight (8) weeks\, starting April 25\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nFor more information\, please contact Amber Miner at frasernorth@bcssyouth.org\n\nNote: Each session will have a different theme\, and teens must attend five sessions to receive a certificate of completion. \nLearn more at our new BCSS Youth website!
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-online/2024-04-25/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
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