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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/2024-08-01/
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:20240806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240806T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240729T181512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T181512Z
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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 August 6\, 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-4/
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:20240807T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240822T212422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T212529Z
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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: \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/teens-in-control-drop-in-group-3/2024-08-07/
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240729T182457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T182457Z
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SUMMARY:Prince Rupert Annual Block Party Tabling
DESCRIPTION:Our BCSS Prince Rupert Regional Educator\, Reneé Morven\, will be setting up a table of information and resources at the Annual Block Party arranged by Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert. See details below: \n\nDate and Time: August 10\, 2024 (Saturday) from 12:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 744 Fraser Street\, Prince Rupert\, BC V8J 1P9
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/prince-rupert-annual-block-party-tabling/
LOCATION:744 Fraser Street\, Prince Rupert\, BC V8J 1P9\, 744 Fraser Street\, Prince Rupert\, British Columbia\, V8J 1P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Morven":MAILTO:princerupert@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240812T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240417T045126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T190038Z
UID:10008266-1723485600-1723492800@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-2/2024-08-12/
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:20240813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240807T170743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T170925Z
UID:10011355-1723572000-1723581000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Haida Gwaii Family Support Group: Cut\, Paste & Process
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned\, or impacted\, by a family member or close friend experiencing symptoms associated with a persistent mental illness or substance use? \nHaida Gwaii Mental Health Family Resource Centre – BCSS offers Support Groups for family members and close friends looking for support\, connections and community. \nThis month we will be introduced to Junk Journaling\, a creative form of storytelling where memories\, pictures\, drawings\, aspirations and intentions are stored. Like our stories\, the themes are unique and speak to our experiences or simply an aesthetic. It’s a free-form cut-and-paste pastime. Pizza dinner included. \nLed by facilitators with lived experience\, our support groups are a safe place to ask questions\, share concerns and find comfort – You are not alone. \nHaida Gwaii Family Support Group – Cut\, Paste & Process – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held August 13\, 2024\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Dandelion Social Space Beside the Small Hall  – 100 Front Street\, Skidegate\, V0T-1S1\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Shelly Braun at +1.250.600.0215 or haidagwaii@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/haida-gwaii-family-support-group-cut-paste-process/
LOCATION:100 Front Street\, Skidegate\, V0T-1S1\, 100 Front Street\,\, Skidegate\, British Columbia\, V0T-1S1
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Braun":MAILTO:haidagwaii@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240813T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240527T215007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T215007Z
UID:10011155-1723573800-1723581000@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-2-2/2024-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240524T204848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T204932Z
UID:10011152-1723575600-1723581000@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 August 13\, 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/31257/
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:20240814T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240417T044815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T212737Z
UID:10007840-1723651200-1723654800@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-2/2024-08-14/
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240814T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240814T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240417T051446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T184754Z
UID:10009571-1723660200-1723667400@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/2024-08-14/
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:20240815T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240815T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240417T055211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191817Z
UID:10010254-1723744800-1723750200@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/2024-08-15/
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:20240815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240516T201849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T201948Z
UID:10010076-1723748400-1723753800@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-2/2024-08-15/
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:20240816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240418T202230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T210905Z
UID:10010687-1723813200-1723820400@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-3/2024-08-16/
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:20240819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240613T183818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T183818Z
UID:10011259-1724092200-1724097600@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-3/
LOCATION:Daajing  Giidsv – Seniors Room next to the Daajing Giids Library\, 138 Bay St\,\, Daajing Giidsv\, BC\, V0T 1S0
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Braun":MAILTO:haidagwaii@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240729T181721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T181721Z
UID:10011353-1724094000-1724099400@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 – Virtual \n\nThe support group will be held August 19\, 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-5/
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:20240820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240417T053313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191319Z
UID:10009836-1724176800-1724182200@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-2/2024-08-20/
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=UTC:20240822T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240822T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20190328T011414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T211132Z
UID:10010471-1724340600-1724344200@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/2024-08-22/
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:20240824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
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SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Kids In Control Mini-Camp and Parents' Workshop in Agassiz
DESCRIPTION:This free education session is for children aged 8-12 with a loved one facing a mental illness (e.g.\, schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression) or substance use disorder. Kids In Control fosters resilience and understanding of mental illness. A parent workshop will also be held to provide support and guidance. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. \n\n Kids In Control Mini-Camp and Parents’ Workshop in Agassiz \n\nAugust 24\, 2024 (Saturday)\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nLocation: 7086 Pioneer Avenue\, Agassiz\, BC V0M 1A0 (in the yellow BC Works building)\nFor more information\, please contact Nicole Kruger at (604) 206 7229 or nicole.kruger@gov.bc.ca\n\n*Last day to register is August 23\, 2024 (Friday) \nLearn more at our new BCSS Youth website!
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-kids-in-control-mini-camp-and-parents-workshop-in-agassiz/
LOCATION:7086 Pioneer Avenue\, Agassiz\, BC V0M 1A0\, 7086 Pioneer Avenue\, Agassiz\, British Columbia\, V0M 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240529T210551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T210551Z
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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/2024-08-26/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240827T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240417T060326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191952Z
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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-3/2024-08-27/
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:20240828T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240828T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T162039
CREATED:20240417T051446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T184754Z
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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/2024-08-28/
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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