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SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Tweens In Control (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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 currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week. \nTweens in Control (Online) \n\nEvery Mondays\, for eight (8) weeks\, starting June 3\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nFor more information\, please contact Amber Miner at frasernorth@bcssyouth.org\n\nLearn more at our new BCSS Youth website!
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-tweens-in-control-online/2024-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240702T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240702T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240417T053022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T173550Z
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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/2024-07-02/
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:20240703T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240417T045148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T192337Z
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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-2/2024-07-03/
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240703T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240417T051446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T184754Z
UID:10009568-1720031400-1720038600@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/2024-07-03/
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:20240704T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240704T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240422T192317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T192625Z
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SUMMARY:Family Support Group: SMART Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS 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. Trained facilitators or educators lead Family Support Groups\, and they provide support and resources to family members and caregivers of individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. \nThis group includes SMART Recovery tools for people affected by the addictive behaviour of a loved one. \nFamily Support Group: SMART Recovery – Hybrid \n\nThe support group will be held on the first Thursday of each month\nTime: 6:30-7:30 pm PST\nLocation: Join via Zoom or in person at\nLakes District Hospital and Health Centre\,\nRoom 170 – Main entrance- lower lobby\n741 Centre Street\, Burns Lake\, BC\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Heather Megchelsen at lakesdistrict@bcss.org or 250-691-1132
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/fsg-smart-recovery/2024-07-04/
LOCATION:Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre\, Room 170 - Main entrance- lower lobby741 Centre Street\, Burns Lake\, BC\, V0J 1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Megchelsen":MAILTO:lakesdistrict@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240708T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240708T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240612T171457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T171457Z
UID:10011255-1720454400-1720459800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Tweens In Control (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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 currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week. \nTweens in Control (Online) \n\nEvery Mondays\, for eight (8) weeks\, starting June 3\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nFor more information\, please contact Amber Miner at frasernorth@bcssyouth.org\n\nLearn more at our new BCSS Youth website!
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-tweens-in-control-online/2024-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240708T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240417T045126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T190038Z
UID:10008265-1720461600-1720468800@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-2/2024-07-08/
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:20240708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240613T183652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T174714Z
UID:10009125-1720463400-1720468800@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 July 8 and July 29\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: 138 Bay St\, Daajing Giidsv\, 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-2/
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/Edmonton:20240709T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240709T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240527T215007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T215007Z
UID:10011154-1720549800-1720557000@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: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm MST\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-2-2/2024-07-09/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240709T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240524T204255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T204318Z
UID:10011150-1720551600-1720557000@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 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 – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held July 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-3/
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:20240710T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240417T044815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T212737Z
UID:10007839-1720627200-1720630800@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-2/2024-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240715T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240715T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240612T171457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T171457Z
UID:10011256-1721059200-1721064600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Tweens In Control (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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 currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week. \nTweens in Control (Online) \n\nEvery Mondays\, for eight (8) weeks\, starting June 3\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nFor more information\, please contact Amber Miner at frasernorth@bcssyouth.org\n\nLearn more at our new BCSS Youth website!
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-tweens-in-control-online/2024-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240417T053313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191319Z
UID:10009835-1721152800-1721158200@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-2/2024-07-16/
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:20240717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240417T051446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T184754Z
UID:10009569-1721241000-1721248200@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/2024-07-17/
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:20240718T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240718T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240417T055211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191817Z
UID:10010253-1721325600-1721331000@www.bcss.org
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/2024-07-18/
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:20240718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240417T055355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191844Z
UID:10010015-1721327400-1721332800@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/2024-07-18/
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:20240718T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240516T201849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T201948Z
UID:10010075-1721329200-1721334600@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-2/2024-07-18/
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:20240719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240418T202230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T210905Z
UID:10010686-1721394000-1721401200@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-3/2024-07-19/
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:20240722T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240722T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240612T171457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T171457Z
UID:10011257-1721664000-1721669400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Tweens In Control (Online)
DESCRIPTION: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 currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week. \nTweens in Control (Online) \n\nEvery Mondays\, for eight (8) weeks\, starting June 3\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nFor more information\, please contact Amber Miner at frasernorth@bcssyouth.org\n\nLearn more at our new BCSS Youth website!
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-tweens-in-control-online/2024-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240722T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152337
CREATED:20240529T210551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T210551Z
UID:10011238-1721671200-1721678400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Nelson Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS 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.  \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 4th Monday of the month\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nSession to be held via Zoom\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-family-support-group-virtual/2024-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152338
CREATED:20240524T204623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T204623Z
UID:10011151-1721674800-1721680200@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 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 – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held July 22\, 2024 (Monday)\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Via Zoom\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-3/
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:20240723T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152338
CREATED:20240417T060326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191952Z
UID:10010193-1721759400-1721764800@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-3/2024-07-23/
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:20240724T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152338
CREATED:20240719T060424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T060424Z
UID:10009570-1721845800-1721853000@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-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240725T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240725T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152338
CREATED:20190328T011414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T211132Z
UID:10010470-1721921400-1721925000@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/2024-07-25/
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:20240729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240729T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152338
CREATED:20240627T174646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T174646Z
UID:10011258-1722277800-1722283200@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 July 8 and July 29\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: 138 Bay St\, Daajing Giidsv\, 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-2-2/
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/Vancouver:20240731T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240731T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T152338
CREATED:20240417T051446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T184754Z
UID:10011532-1722450600-1722457800@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/2024-07-31/
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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