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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\n1st Tuesday of each month\nTime: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm\n\nLocation: 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-2/2024-10-01/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Regional Library\, 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:centralvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241001T173000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240917T211500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T211548Z
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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.) and/or substance use disorder. 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. \nKids in Control (Online) \n\nWeekly\, every Tuesday\, September 17th – November 5th\nTime: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nFor more information or to join this\, please contact Amber Miner at frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-kids-in-control-online-virtual-sept-2024/2024-10-01/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241001T203000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240823T050822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T050822Z
UID:10011486-1727809200-1727814600@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 October 1\, 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-6/
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:20241002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T203000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240904T063341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T063341Z
UID:10011534-1727893800-1727901000@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 until December 11\, 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-3/2024-10-02/
LOCATION:Oaklands Neighbourhood House\, 2629 Victor St.\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8R4B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T173000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240927T203631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T203847Z
UID:10011581-1727971200-1727976600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Tweens in Control (Online / Virtual)
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. \nProgram goals\n\n\nConnect with others in similar situations.\nGain a better understanding of mental illness and their loved ones.\nBust stigma and dispel misinformation.\nProvide ways to deal with anxiety and stress.\nDevelop healthy coping strategies and resilience.\nEncourage self-care and boundary-setting\n\nFor more information\, kindly reach out to Mary Beth Hall at manager@bcssyouth.org.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-tweens-in-control-drop-in-group/2024-10-03/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241003T193000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240422T192317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T192625Z
UID:10010861-1727980200-1727983800@www.bcss.org
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/2024-10-03/
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:20241007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241007T203000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240823T051147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T051147Z
UID:10011488-1728327600-1728333000@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 October 7 & 21\, 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-7/2024-10-07/
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:20241008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T173000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240917T211500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T211548Z
UID:10011570-1728403200-1728408600@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.) and/or substance use disorder. 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. \nKids in Control (Online) \n\nWeekly\, every Tuesday\, September 17th – November 5th\nTime: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nFor more information or to join this\, please contact Amber Miner at frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-kids-in-control-online-virtual-sept-2024/2024-10-08/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240527T215007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T215007Z
UID:10011157-1728412200-1728419400@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-2-2/2024-10-08/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240807T173746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T173746Z
UID:10011356-1728412200-1728421200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Strengthening Families Together
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses.  Participants learn about: \n\nEffective communications skills to help handle new challenges\nHow to deal with stigma\nHow to resist messages of self-blame\nAccess to relevant and reliable info about living with a mental illness\, including diagnosis\, treatments\, support and services\n\nStrengthening Families Together – Lower Mainland \n\nEvery Tuesday for 6 weeks starting October 8\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm\nLocation: Italian Cultural Centre – 3075 Slocan St.Vancouver\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Noleen Mueller at +1-778-836-1886 or vanrich@bcss.org\n\n*Note: Limited seats available so registration is required. Registration will be given to first-time attendees only. Waitlist for February course accepted.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-strengthening-families-together/2024-10-08/
LOCATION:Italian Cultural Centre\, 3075 Slocan St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T153000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240529T180521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T180729Z
UID:10011229-1728480600-1728487800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Smithers Caregivers Support Group for Dementia
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nDate: 2nd Wednesday of the month\nTime: 1:30 – 3:30 pm\nLocation: Government Building Conference Room – Main Floor – 3793 Alfred Avenue\, Smithers\, BC\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-bcss-caregivers-support-group/2024-10-09/
LOCATION:Government Building Conference room\, Smithers\, 3793 Alfred Avenue\, Smithers\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Clara%C2%A0Donnelly":MAILTO:bulkleyvalley@bcss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T173000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20241002T071618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T071848Z
UID:10011661-1728489600-1728495000@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 this in-person Family Support Group 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 Wednesday\, October 9\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nLocation: 210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace BC (in offices above Trigo’s Shoe Store)\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Stephanie Gardner at terrace@bcss.org or 250-922-5178\n\n*In the event of the Support Group coinciding with a STAT\, the date may shift. Please contact Stephanie for details \nNote: This FSG doesn’t run in the months of July\, August\, and December
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/northwest-family-support-group-3/
LOCATION:210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace BC\, 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:20241009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T173000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20241007T182118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T031123Z
UID:10011817-1728489600-1728495000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Kids and Tweens In Control Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:Kids and Tweens In Control Drop-in sessions give youth an opportunity to stay connected with their peers and receive ongoing support. Past participants of our KIC and TWiC workshops are invited to join our virtual drop-in group. Visit 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/bcss-youth-kids-and-tweens-in-control-drop-in-session/2024-10-09/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control,Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241010T173000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240927T203631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T203847Z
UID:10011582-1728576000-1728581400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Tweens in Control (Online / Virtual)
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. \nProgram goals\n\n\nConnect with others in similar situations.\nGain a better understanding of mental illness and their loved ones.\nBust stigma and dispel misinformation.\nProvide ways to deal with anxiety and stress.\nDevelop healthy coping strategies and resilience.\nEncourage self-care and boundary-setting\n\nFor more information\, kindly reach out to Mary Beth Hall at manager@bcssyouth.org.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-tweens-in-control-drop-in-group/2024-10-10/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T173000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240917T211500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T211548Z
UID:10011571-1729008000-1729013400@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.) and/or substance use disorder. 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. \nKids in Control (Online) \n\nWeekly\, every Tuesday\, September 17th – November 5th\nTime: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nFor more information or to join this\, please contact Amber Miner at frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-kids-in-control-online-virtual-sept-2024/2024-10-15/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240417T053313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191319Z
UID:10009838-1729015200-1729020600@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-2/2024-10-15/
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 Irvine":MAILTO:princerupert@bcss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240807T173746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T173746Z
UID:10011357-1729017000-1729026000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Strengthening Families Together
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses.  Participants learn about: \n\nEffective communications skills to help handle new challenges\nHow to deal with stigma\nHow to resist messages of self-blame\nAccess to relevant and reliable info about living with a mental illness\, including diagnosis\, treatments\, support and services\n\nStrengthening Families Together – Lower Mainland \n\nEvery Tuesday for 6 weeks starting October 8\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm\nLocation: Italian Cultural Centre – 3075 Slocan St.Vancouver\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Noleen Mueller at +1-778-836-1886 or vanrich@bcss.org\n\n*Note: Limited seats available so registration is required. Registration will be given to first-time attendees only. Waitlist for February course accepted.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-strengthening-families-together/2024-10-15/
LOCATION:Italian Cultural Centre\, 3075 Slocan St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240904T063341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T063341Z
UID:10011535-1729103400-1729110600@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 until December 11\, 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-3/2024-10-16/
LOCATION:Oaklands Neighbourhood House\, 2629 Victor St.\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8R4B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T173000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240417T055004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T181146Z
UID:10009898-1729180800-1729186200@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/2024-10-17/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T173000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240927T203631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T203847Z
UID:10011583-1729180800-1729186200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Tweens in Control (Online / Virtual)
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. \nProgram goals\n\n\nConnect with others in similar situations.\nGain a better understanding of mental illness and their loved ones.\nBust stigma and dispel misinformation.\nProvide ways to deal with anxiety and stress.\nDevelop healthy coping strategies and resilience.\nEncourage self-care and boundary-setting\n\nFor more information\, kindly reach out to Mary Beth Hall at manager@bcssyouth.org.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-tweens-in-control-drop-in-group/2024-10-17/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240417T055211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191817Z
UID:10010256-1729188000-1729193400@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/2024-10-17/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Regional Library\, 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:centralvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240918T053455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T053456Z
UID:10010018-1729189800-1729195200@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 Community Centre – Quamichan Room\, 2/F\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\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-2/2024-10-17/
LOCATION:Cowichan Community Centre – Quamichan Room\, 2/F\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, Cowichan Community Centre – Quamichan Room\, 2/F\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240516T201849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T201948Z
UID:10010078-1729191600-1729197000@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-2/2024-10-17/
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:20241018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240418T202230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T210905Z
UID:10010689-1729256400-1729263600@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-3/2024-10-18/
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:20241021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241021T203000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240823T051147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T051147Z
UID:10011489-1729537200-1729542600@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 October 7 & 21\, 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-7/2024-10-21/
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:20241022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20241003T181143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T181143Z
UID:10011732-1729594800-1729612800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Beyond The Blues in Prince Rupert
DESCRIPTION:There will be a Beyond The Blues: Education and Screening Session at the Northwest Region on Tuesday\, October 22\, 2024 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre\, Eagle – Room1000 McBride St\, Prince Rupert\, BC V8J 3H2 \nTake part in fun and engaging activities to learn more about mood and anxiety problems\, effective treatments\, supports and self-care. You can then fill out short self-tests on well-being\, depression\, anxiety and risky drinking\, talk privately with a clinician about next steps\, and find out about resources and supports in your community. \nThe events are free\, anonymous\, confidential and walk-in. Most sites also host presentations\, videos or games\, and/or health fairs. Anyone is welcome to attend—whether you want to fill out a self-test or not. If you do choose to a screening\, they are completely free and totally anonymous. For more information\, visit this page. \nGet in touch with: \n\nStephanie Watkins at stephanie.watkins@northernhealth.ca\nReneé Morven at princerupert@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/beyond-the-blues-in-prince-rupert/
LOCATION:Jim Ciccone Civic Centre\, Eagle – Room1000 McBride St\, Prince Rupert\, BC V8J 3H2\, Jim Ciccone Civic Centre\, Eagle - Room1000 McBride St\, Prince Rupert\, British Columbia\, V8J 3H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Irvine":MAILTO:princerupert@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241022T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241022T173000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240917T211500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T211548Z
UID:10011572-1729612800-1729618200@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.) and/or substance use disorder. 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. \nKids in Control (Online) \n\nWeekly\, every Tuesday\, September 17th – November 5th\nTime: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm\nFor more information or to join this\, please contact Amber Miner at frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-kids-in-control-online-virtual-sept-2024/2024-10-22/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240417T060326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191952Z
UID:10010196-1729621800-1729627200@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-3/2024-10-22/
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:20241022T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20240807T173746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T173746Z
UID:10011358-1729621800-1729630800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Strengthening Families Together
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses.  Participants learn about: \n\nEffective communications skills to help handle new challenges\nHow to deal with stigma\nHow to resist messages of self-blame\nAccess to relevant and reliable info about living with a mental illness\, including diagnosis\, treatments\, support and services\n\nStrengthening Families Together – Lower Mainland \n\nEvery Tuesday for 6 weeks starting October 8\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm\nLocation: Italian Cultural Centre – 3075 Slocan St.Vancouver\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Noleen Mueller at +1-778-836-1886 or vanrich@bcss.org\n\n*Note: Limited seats available so registration is required. Registration will be given to first-time attendees only. Waitlist for February course accepted.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-strengthening-families-together/2024-10-22/
LOCATION:Italian Cultural Centre\, 3075 Slocan St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241023T173000
DTSTAMP:20260624T223315
CREATED:20241002T081556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T081705Z
UID:10011662-1729699200-1729704600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Kids In Control x CMHA Vernon
DESCRIPTION:We are holding Kids In Control in partnership with CMHA Vernon! This is a free eight-week education and support program for children aged 8-12 years old who have a loved one with a mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, etc.) and/or substance use disorder. Kids In Control aims to foster resilience and increase knowledge and understanding of mental illness. \n\nDates: Wednesdays\, from October 23 to December 11\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 – 5:00 PM PST\nLocation: Canadian Mental Health Association: Youth Integrated Services Hub (YISH) – 3304 30th Ave\, Vernon\, BC V1T 2C8\n\nFor inquiries or to register\, please contact Gurleen Jassi at 250-540-5202 or youth@cmhavernon.ca
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-kids-in-control-x-cmha-vernon/2024-10-23/
LOCATION:Canadian Mental Health Association: Youth Integrated Services Hub (YISH)\, 3304 30th Ave\, Vernon\, British Columbia\, V1T 2C8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Gurleen Jassi - CMHA Youth Integrated Services Hub":MAILTO:youth@cmhavernon.ca
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