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Interior Region – Virtual Strengthening Families Together (SFT)
Interior Region – Virtual Strengthening Families Together (SFT)
Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge, support, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. Participating families and caregivers from the Interior region of BC 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...
Lower Mainland Family Support Group (Virtual)
Lower Mainland Family Support Group (Virtual)
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Vancouver Coastal Region is running virtual Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment...
3 events,
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control (Online / Virtual)
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control (Online / Virtual)
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. It is currently offered as an eight-week...
Haida Gwaii Strengthening Families Together (In-Person)
Haida Gwaii Strengthening Families Together (In-Person)
Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge, support, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. Participating 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...
Cranbrook Family Support Group
Cranbrook Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS 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. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...
1 event,
Prince Rupert Strengthening Families Together
Prince Rupert Strengthening Families Together
Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge, support, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. Participating 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...
2 events,
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control with CMHA Vernon & District Branch
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control with CMHA Vernon & District Branch
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. It is currently offered as an eight-week...
BCSS Youth: Teens In Control (Online)
BCSS Youth: Teens In Control (Online)
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...
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BCSS Youth: Tweens In Control (Online)
BCSS Youth: Tweens In Control (Online)
The Tweens in Control (TwIC) program is a new program for kids aged 11-12. TwIC features curriculum and activities that are a hybrid of the KIC and TIC courses to bridge the gap for youth who may be too mature for the KIC program but not yet ready for the course for teens. TwIC is...
Interior Region – Virtual Strengthening Families Together (SFT)
Interior Region – Virtual Strengthening Families Together (SFT)
Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge, support, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. Participating families and caregivers from the Interior region of BC 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...
3 events,
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control (Online / Virtual)
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control (Online / Virtual)
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. It is currently offered as an eight-week...
Haida Gwaii Strengthening Families Together (In-Person)
Haida Gwaii Strengthening Families Together (In-Person)
Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge, support, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. Participating 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...
Lower Mainland Family Support Group (In-Person)
Lower Mainland Family Support Group (In-Person)
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Vancouver Coastal Region is running Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment...
3 events,
BCSS Youth: Teens in Control Drop-In Group
BCSS Youth: Teens in Control Drop-In Group
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. Visit BCSS Youth for more details. To join the list for our virtual drop-in groups, or for more...
Prince Rupert Strengthening Families Together
Prince Rupert Strengthening Families Together
Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge, support, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. Participating 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...
Victoria Family Support Group
Victoria Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS 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. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment...
3 events,
BCSS Youth: Teens In Control (Online)
BCSS Youth: Teens In Control (Online)
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...
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control with CMHA Vernon & District Branch
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control with CMHA Vernon & District Branch
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. It is currently offered as an eight-week...
Family Support Group: SMART Recovery
Family Support Group: SMART Recovery
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. BCSS is running Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for family and...
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BCSS Youth: Tweens In Control (Online)
BCSS Youth: Tweens In Control (Online)
The Tweens in Control (TwIC) program is a new program for kids aged 11-12. TwIC features curriculum and activities that are a hybrid of the KIC and TIC courses to bridge the gap for youth who may be too mature for the KIC program but not yet ready for the course for teens. TwIC is...
Interior Region – Virtual Strengthening Families Together (SFT)
Interior Region – Virtual Strengthening Families Together (SFT)
Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge, support, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. Participating families and caregivers from the Interior region of BC 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...
Nelson Family Support Group
Nelson Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. BCSS 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. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...
Haida Gwaii Support Group for Dementia
Haida Gwaii Support Group for Dementia
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone Join 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...
3 events,
CRA Outreach for Caregivers
CRA Outreach for Caregivers
As a caregiver for an individual with a physical or mental impairment there may be benefits and tax credits available to you! Join this virtual session to obtain more information about the following topics: Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB), Canada Caregiver Credit, Medical Expenses, and more. For more information about participating in this webinar, please...
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control (Online / Virtual)
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control (Online / Virtual)
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. It is currently offered as an eight-week...
East Kootenay Virtual Family Support Group
East Kootenay Virtual Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS 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. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...
4 events,
Smithers Caregivers Support Group for Dementia
Smithers Caregivers Support Group for Dementia
Are you overwhelmed? Don’t know where to turn for help? If you are caregiving for a loved one who suffers from any form of dementia (including Alzheimer’s), we meet monthly to bring caregivers together to share the common challenges of caring for an aging parent or spouse suffering from dementia. Date: 2nd Wednesday of the month...
Northwest Family Support Group
Northwest Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS 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...
BCSS Youth: Kids in Control Drop-In Group
BCSS Youth: Kids in Control Drop-In Group
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. Past participants of our Kids in Control workshops are invited to join our virtual drop-in group. Visit BCSS...
Prince Rupert Strengthening Families Together
Prince Rupert Strengthening Families Together
Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge, support, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. Participating 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...
2 events,
BCSS Youth: Teens In Control (Online)
BCSS Youth: Teens In Control (Online)
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...
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control with CMHA Vernon & District Branch
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control with CMHA Vernon & District Branch
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. It is currently offered as an eight-week...
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BCSS Youth: Tweens In Control (Online)
BCSS Youth: Tweens In Control (Online)
The Tweens in Control (TwIC) program is a new program for kids aged 11-12. TwIC features curriculum and activities that are a hybrid of the KIC and TIC courses to bridge the gap for youth who may be too mature for the KIC program but not yet ready for the course for teens. TwIC is...
Interior Region – Virtual Strengthening Families Together (SFT)
Interior Region – Virtual Strengthening Families Together (SFT)
Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge, support, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. Participating families and caregivers from the Interior region of BC 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...
Lower Mainland Family Support Group (Virtual)
Lower Mainland Family Support Group (Virtual)
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Vancouver Coastal Region is running virtual Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment...
2 events,
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control (Online / Virtual)
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control (Online / Virtual)
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. It is currently offered as an eight-week...
Prince Rupert Family Support Group
Prince Rupert Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS 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...
3 events,
Prince Rupert Strengthening Families Together
Prince Rupert Strengthening Families Together
Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge, support, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. Participating 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...
Victoria Family Support Group
Victoria Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS 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. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment...
5 events,
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control with CMHA Vernon & District Branch
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control with CMHA Vernon & District Branch
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. It is currently offered as an eight-week...
Smithers Family Support Group
Smithers Family Support Group
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! Date: 3rd Thursday...
Nanaimo Family Support Group
Nanaimo Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS 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. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment...
Cowichan Region Family Support Group
Cowichan Region Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS 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. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...
Vancouver Island Virtual Family Support Group
Vancouver Island Virtual Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS 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. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment...
1 event,
Creston Family Support Group
Creston Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS 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. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...
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Northwest Family Support Group – Virtual
Northwest Family Support Group – Virtual
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Northwest is running virtual Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. It is open to anyone in the Northwest area. This includes...
BCSS Youth: Tweens In Control (Online)
BCSS Youth: Tweens In Control (Online)
The Tweens in Control (TwIC) program is a new program for kids aged 11-12. TwIC features curriculum and activities that are a hybrid of the KIC and TIC courses to bridge the gap for youth who may be too mature for the KIC program but not yet ready for the course for teens. TwIC is...
Interior Region – Virtual Strengthening Families Together (SFT)
Interior Region – Virtual Strengthening Families Together (SFT)
Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge, support, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. Participating families and caregivers from the Interior region of BC 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...
Nelson Family Support Group – Virtual
Nelson Family Support Group – Virtual
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. BCSS West Kooteney is running virtual Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment...
2 events,
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control (Online / Virtual)
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control (Online / Virtual)
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. It is currently offered as an eight-week...
Cranbrook Family Support Group
Cranbrook Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS 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. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...
2 events,
Prince Rupert Strengthening Families Together
Prince Rupert Strengthening Families Together
Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge, support, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. Participating 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...
Prince George Family Support Group
Prince George Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. BCSS 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. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...
2 events,
Vanderhoof Family Support Group
Vanderhoof Family Support Group
Family Support Group - Vanderhoof 4th Thursday of the month 3:30 – 4:30 PM In person and/or via Zoom. For details or to register contact: Heather Megchelsen 250-691-1132 lakesdistrict@bcss.org
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control with CMHA Vernon & District Branch
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control with CMHA Vernon & District Branch
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. It is currently offered as an eight-week...