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Teens In Control Drop-In Session
Teens In Control Drop-In Session
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. To join the list for our drop-in groups, or for more information, please contact: Amber Miner (604)...
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BCSS Youth: Teens In Control
BCSS Youth: Teens In Control
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...
Family Support Group: SMART Recovery
Family Support Group: SMART Recovery
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. BCSS is running Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for family and...
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BCSS Youth: Kids In Control
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control
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...
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Nanaimo Family Support Group
Nanaimo Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Vancouver Island Region is running in-person Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment...
Lower Mainland Family Support Group
Lower Mainland Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Vancouver Coastal Region is running Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for family...
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Smithers Caregivers Support Group for Dementia
Smithers Caregivers Support Group for Dementia
Are you overwhelmed? Don’t know where to turn for help? If you are caregiving for a loved one who suffers from any form of dementia (including Alzheimer’s), we meet monthly to bring caregivers together to share the common challenges of caring for an aging parent or spouse suffering from dementia. Date: 2nd Wednesday of the month...
Northwest Family Support Group
Northwest Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Northwest is running in-person Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. It is open to anyone in the Northwest area. This includes...
Kids and Tweens In Control Drop-In Session
Kids and Tweens In Control Drop-In Session
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. To join the list for our drop-in groups, or for more information, please contact:...
2 events,
BCSS Youth: Teens In Control
BCSS Youth: Teens In Control
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...
South Vancouver Island Family Support Group
South Vancouver Island Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Vancouver Island Region is running in-person Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment...
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BCSS Youth: Kids In Control
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control
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...
Nelson Family Support Group
Nelson Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. BCSS West Kooteney is running in-person Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...
Lower Mainland Virtual Family Support Group
Lower Mainland Virtual Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Vancouver Coastal Region is running virtual Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...
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East Kootenay Virtual Family Support Group
East Kootenay Virtual Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Interior Region is running Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...
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5 events,
BCSS Youth: Teens In Control
BCSS Youth: Teens In Control
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...
Smithers Family Support Group
Smithers Family Support Group
The Family Support Group meeting is for anyone who has a caring relationship with anyone who has a mental illness, whether it be bipolar, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, etc. We are here to help people learn the facts about mental illness, medications, treatments and ways to support their loved ones. Newcomers are always welcome! Date: 3rd Thursday...
Nanaimo Family Support Group
Nanaimo Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Vancouver Island Region is running in-person Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment...
Cowichan Region Family Support Group
Cowichan Region Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Cowichan Region is running in-person Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...
Vancouver Island Virtual Family Support Group
Vancouver Island Virtual Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Vancouver Island Region is running virtual Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment...
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Creston Family Support Group
Creston Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Interior Region is running in-person Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...
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BCSS Youth: Kids In Control
BCSS Youth: Kids In Control
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...
Lower Mainland Family Support Group
Lower Mainland Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Vancouver Coastal Region is running Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for family...
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Prince Rupert Family Support Group
Prince Rupert Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Prince Rupert is running in-person Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. This is open to Prince Rupert, Port Edward, or Lax...
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Prince George Family Support Group
Prince George Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. BCSS Prince George is running in-person Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...
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Vanderhoof Family Support Group
Vanderhoof Family Support Group
Family Support Group - Vanderhoof 4th Thursday of the month 3:30 – 4:30 PM In person and/or via Zoom. For details or to register contact: Heather Megchelsen 250-691-1132 lakesdistrict@bcss.org
BCSS Youth: Teens In Control
BCSS Youth: Teens In Control
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...
South Vancouver Island Family Support Group
South Vancouver Island Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Vancouver Island Region is running in-person Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment...
Lower Mainland Family Support Group
Lower Mainland Family Support Group
If you are looking for connection, empathy, and support as you care for a loved one struggling with a mental illness, reach out to the BC Schizophrenia Society. Sessions may cover various topics, including: Support and empathy from other family members Techniques for improved communication How to access community resources, mental health services, and after-hours...
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Northwest Family Support Group – Virtual
Northwest Family Support Group – Virtual
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Northwest is running virtual Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. It is open to anyone in the Northwest area. This includes...
Nelson Family Support Group – Virtual
Nelson Family Support Group – Virtual
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. BCSS West Kooteney is running virtual Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment...
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Smithers Mental Health Family Support Group
Smithers Mental Health Family Support Group
The Smithers Mental Health Family Support Program has moved from the third Thursday of the month to the last Tuesday of the month. This event will occur at the same time (4:00 pm to 5:30 pm) in the same place (3862-B Broadway Avenue, Smithers, BC).
Fraser Strengthening Families Together
Fraser Strengthening Families Together
Looking for tools to help you support your loved one with a mental illness? You are not alone. This is a free, six-session program for caregivers. Families and caregivers learn: Reliable information about mental illness, diagnosis, and treatment options Effective coping and communication skills Tools to help navigate the mental health system, local supports, and...
Cranbrook Family Support Group
Cranbrook Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Interior Region is running in-person Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...
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Lower Mainland Virtual Family Support Group
Lower Mainland Virtual Family Support Group
Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS Vancouver Coastal Region is running virtual Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...