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SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens In Control x Foundry Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Teens In Control is for youth ages 13 – 18 years old who have a family member or friend with a mental illness or substance use disorder. Each session gives youth the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences while learning about mental illness\, self-care techniques\, and skills for communicating with a loved one with mental illness. \n\nDates: Mondays\, November 18 – December 16\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 – 5:00 PM PST\nLocation: Foundry Abbotsford – 101–32555 Simon Ave\, Abbotsford\, BC\n\nFor inquiries or to register\, please contact Mary Beth – manager@bcssyouth.org or Amber Miner – frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-x-foundry-abbotsford/2024-12-02/
LOCATION:Foundry Abbotsford\, 101–32555 Simon Ave\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241202T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241202T172720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T172720Z
UID:10011901-1733155200-1733160600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Kids In Control
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. It 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 Monday\, from December 2\, 2024 – January 20\, 2024\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-2/2024-12-02/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241025T000445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T001328Z
UID:10011866-1733166000-1733171400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This Family Support Group is open to all caregivers and family members supporting someone with a major mental illness. \nDetails: \nDate: Monday\, November 4th\, 2024\, and December 2nd\, 2024 \nTime: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM \nLocation: Italian Cultural Centre\, 3075 Slocan St.\, Vancouver
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-family-support-group/2024-12-02/
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:20241203T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20240823T172841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T172841Z
UID:10011494-1733239800-1733245200@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\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-2/2024-12-03/
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:20241204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241204T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241002T081556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T081705Z
UID:10011668-1733328000-1733333400@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/2024-12-04/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241204T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241007T182415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T031058Z
UID:10011830-1733328000-1733333400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Teens In Control Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:Teens In Control Drop-in sessions give youth an opportunity to stay connected with their peers and receive ongoing support. Past participants of our TIC 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-teens-in-control-drop-in-session/2024-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T124500
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241024T225741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T225741Z
UID:10011852-1733400000-1733402700@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Wills and Trusts Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Coastal/Fraser Region is holding a weekly Wills and Trusts Workshop series starting on Thursday\, October 24th\, 2024\, from 12:00-12:45 PM. There will be a total of seven mini-workshops that end on Thursday\, December 5th\, 2024. \nThis event is virtual. For details or to register\, contact: \nHardeep Thind \ncoastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/wills-and-trusts-workshop/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Wills & Estate Planning Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20240927T203631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T203847Z
UID:10011590-1733414400-1733419800@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/2024-12-05/
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:20241205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241202T191721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T191721Z
UID:10011909-1733414400-1733419800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens In Control
DESCRIPTION:Teens In Control is for youth ages 13 – 18 years old who have a family member or friend with a mental illness or substance use disorder. Each session gives youth the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences while learning about mental illness\, self-care techniques\, and skills for communicating with a loved one with mental illness. \nTeens In Control (Online) \n\nWeekly\, every Thursday\, from December 5\, 2024 – January 23\, 2025\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-teens-in-control/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20240422T192317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T192625Z
UID:10010863-1733423400-1733427000@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/2024-12-05/
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:20241206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241002T093013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T093112Z
UID:10011730-1733500800-1733506200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens In Control x Foundry Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Teens In Control is for youth ages 13 – 18 years old who have a family member or friend with a mental illness or substance use disorder. Each session gives youth the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences while learning about mental illness\, self-care techniques\, and skills for communicating with a loved one with mental illness. \n\nDates: Fridays\, November 15 – December 13\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 – 5:00 PM PST\nLocation: Foundry Kelowna – 1815 Kirschner Rd #100\, Kelowna\, BC V1Y 6G3\n\nFor inquiries or to register\, please contact Melody Brewer at Melody.Brewer@cmhakelowna.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-x-foundry-kelowna/2024-12-06/
LOCATION:Foundry Kelowna\, 1815 Kirschner Rd #100\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 6G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Melody Brewer":MAILTO:Melody.Brewer@cmhakelowna.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241209T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241002T084156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T085106Z
UID:10011725-1733760000-1733765400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens In Control x Foundry Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Teens In Control is for youth ages 13 – 18 years old who have a family member or friend with a mental illness or substance use disorder. Each session gives youth the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences while learning about mental illness\, self-care techniques\, and skills for communicating with a loved one with mental illness. \n\nDates: Mondays\, November 18 – December 16\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 – 5:00 PM PST\nLocation: Foundry Abbotsford – 101–32555 Simon Ave\, Abbotsford\, BC\n\nFor inquiries or to register\, please contact Mary Beth – manager@bcssyouth.org or Amber Miner – frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-x-foundry-abbotsford/2024-12-09/
LOCATION:Foundry Abbotsford\, 101–32555 Simon Ave\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241209T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241202T172720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T172720Z
UID:10011902-1733760000-1733765400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Kids In Control
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. It 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 Monday\, from December 2\, 2024 – January 20\, 2024\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-2/2024-12-09/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241209T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20240417T045126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T190038Z
UID:10008268-1733767200-1733774400@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-2/2024-12-09/
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/Edmonton:20241210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20240527T215007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T215007Z
UID:10011159-1733855400-1733862600@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-2-2/2024-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241025T001302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T001302Z
UID:10011869-1733857200-1733862600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual Family Support Group for caregivers and family members. \nFor the Zoom link\, please contact:  \nHardeep Thind \ncoastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-family-support-group-2/2024-12-10/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
LOCATION:https://www.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-family-support-group-2/2024-12-10/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241211T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20240529T180521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T180729Z
UID:10011231-1733923800-1733931000@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/2024-12-11/
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:20241211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241002T081556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T081705Z
UID:10011669-1733932800-1733938200@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/2024-12-11/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241211T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241211T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241007T182118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T031123Z
UID:10011819-1733932800-1733938200@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/2024-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control,Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20240927T203631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T203847Z
UID:10011591-1734019200-1734024600@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/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241202T191721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T191721Z
UID:10011910-1734019200-1734024600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens In Control
DESCRIPTION:Teens In Control is for youth ages 13 – 18 years old who have a family member or friend with a mental illness or substance use disorder. Each session gives youth the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences while learning about mental illness\, self-care techniques\, and skills for communicating with a loved one with mental illness. \nTeens In Control (Online) \n\nWeekly\, every Thursday\, from December 5\, 2024 – January 23\, 2025\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-teens-in-control/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241115T190948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T191047Z
UID:10011872-1734028200-1734035400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:South Vancouver Island 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 Thursdays\, every two weeks until December 12\, 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 or Julia Gillis at victoria@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/victoria-family-support-group-3-2-2/2024-12-12/
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=America/Vancouver:20241213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241002T093013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T093112Z
UID:10011731-1734105600-1734111000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens In Control x Foundry Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:Teens In Control is for youth ages 13 – 18 years old who have a family member or friend with a mental illness or substance use disorder. Each session gives youth the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences while learning about mental illness\, self-care techniques\, and skills for communicating with a loved one with mental illness. \n\nDates: Fridays\, November 15 – December 13\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 – 5:00 PM PST\nLocation: Foundry Kelowna – 1815 Kirschner Rd #100\, Kelowna\, BC V1Y 6G3\n\nFor inquiries or to register\, please contact Melody Brewer at Melody.Brewer@cmhakelowna.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-x-foundry-kelowna/2024-12-13/
LOCATION:Foundry Kelowna\, 1815 Kirschner Rd #100\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 6G3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Melody Brewer":MAILTO:Melody.Brewer@cmhakelowna.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241002T084156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T085106Z
UID:10011726-1734364800-1734370200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens In Control x Foundry Abbotsford
DESCRIPTION:Teens In Control is for youth ages 13 – 18 years old who have a family member or friend with a mental illness or substance use disorder. Each session gives youth the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences while learning about mental illness\, self-care techniques\, and skills for communicating with a loved one with mental illness. \n\nDates: Mondays\, November 18 – December 16\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 – 5:00 PM PST\nLocation: Foundry Abbotsford – 101–32555 Simon Ave\, Abbotsford\, BC\n\nFor inquiries or to register\, please contact Mary Beth – manager@bcssyouth.org or Amber Miner – frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-x-foundry-abbotsford/2024-12-16/
LOCATION:Foundry Abbotsford\, 101–32555 Simon Ave\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241202T172720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T172720Z
UID:10011903-1734364800-1734370200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Kids In Control
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. It 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 Monday\, from December 2\, 2024 – January 20\, 2024\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-2/2024-12-16/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241025T001302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T001302Z
UID:10011870-1734375600-1734381000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual Family Support Group for caregivers and family members. \nFor the Zoom link\, please contact:  \nHardeep Thind \ncoastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-family-support-group-2/2024-12-16/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
LOCATION:https://www.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-family-support-group-2/2024-12-16/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20240417T053313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191319Z
UID:10009840-1734458400-1734463800@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-2/2024-12-17/
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:20241219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241219T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20240417T055004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T181146Z
UID:10009900-1734624000-1734629400@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/2024-12-19/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241219T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20240927T203631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T203847Z
UID:10011592-1734624000-1734629400@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/2024-12-19/
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:20241219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241219T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T162259
CREATED:20241202T191721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T191721Z
UID:10011911-1734624000-1734629400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens In Control
DESCRIPTION:Teens In Control is for youth ages 13 – 18 years old who have a family member or friend with a mental illness or substance use disorder. Each session gives youth the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences while learning about mental illness\, self-care techniques\, and skills for communicating with a loved one with mental illness. \nTeens In Control (Online) \n\nWeekly\, every Thursday\, from December 5\, 2024 – January 23\, 2025\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-teens-in-control/2024-12-19/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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