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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/2025-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T191721Z
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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/2025-01-02/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250102T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20240422T192317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T192625Z
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SUMMARY:Family Support Group: SMART Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS is running Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness.  \nBCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for family and friends to share\, ask questions\, and connect with others who are also supporting a loved one with mental illness or substance use disorder. Trained facilitators or educators lead Family Support Groups\, and they provide support and resources to family members and caregivers of individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. \nThis group includes SMART Recovery tools for people affected by the addictive behaviour of a loved one. \nFamily Support Group: SMART Recovery – Hybrid \n\nThe support group will be held on the first Thursday of each month\nTime: 6:30-7:30 pm PST\nLocation: Join via Zoom or in person at\nLakes District Hospital and Health Centre\,\nRoom 170 – Main entrance- lower lobby\n741 Centre Street\, Burns Lake\, BC\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Heather Megchelsen at lakesdistrict@bcss.org or 250-691-1132
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/fsg-smart-recovery/2025-01-02/
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:20250106T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250106T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20241202T172720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T172720Z
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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-2/2025-01-06/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20240823T172841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T172841Z
UID:10011495-1736263800-1736269200@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-2/2025-01-07/
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:20250107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20250109T210103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T210103Z
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SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Family Support Group
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.  \nFamily 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 severe and persistent mental illness. \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held every 1st Tuesday of the month\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Italian Cultural Centre – 3075 Slocan St.\, Vancouver\, BC\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-5/2025-01-07/
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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DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20240529T180521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T180729Z
UID:10011232-1736343000-1736350200@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/2025-01-08/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250108T173000
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CREATED:20240619T225438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240717T232108Z
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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 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 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 \n\nThe support group will be held every 2nd Wednesday of the month\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nLocation: 210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, BC\, Canada\, British Columbia\nRegistration is required. For 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-2-2/2025-01-08/
LOCATION:210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, BC\, Canada\, British Columbia\, 210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, British Columbia\, V8G 1V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250108T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250108T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20241007T182118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T031123Z
UID:10011820-1736352000-1736357400@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/2025-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control,Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250109T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20241202T191721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T191721Z
UID:10011914-1736438400-1736443800@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/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20250106T212618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T212618Z
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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 every other Thursdays\, starting January 9\, 2025\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/south-vancouver-island-family-support-group-2025/2025-01-09/
LOCATION:Oaklands Neighbourhood House\, 2629 Victor St.\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8R4B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Gillis":MAILTO:victoria@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20241202T172720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T172720Z
UID:10011907-1736784000-1736789400@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-2/2025-01-13/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250113T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20240417T045126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T190038Z
UID:10008269-1736791200-1736798400@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-2/2025-01-13/
LOCATION:Nelson United Church\, 602 Silica St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20250109T212646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T003131Z
UID:10011977-1736794800-1736800200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Virtual Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS 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.  \nFamily 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 severe and persistent mental illness. \nFor the Zoom link\, please contact: \nHardeep Thind\n604-787-1814\ncoastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-virtual-family-support-group/2025-01-13/
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/Edmonton:20250114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20240527T215007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T215007Z
UID:10011160-1736879400-1736886600@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-2-2/2025-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250116T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20240417T055004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T181146Z
UID:10009901-1737043200-1737048600@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/2025-01-16/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250116T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20241202T191721Z
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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/2025-01-16/
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:20250116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20240417T055211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191817Z
UID:10010259-1737050400-1737055800@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/2025-01-16/
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:20250116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20240918T053455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T053456Z
UID:10010021-1737052200-1737057600@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-2/2025-01-16/
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Simpson-Cooke":MAILTO:cowichan@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20250108T173051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T173052Z
UID:10010081-1737054000-1737059400@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 Julia Gillis at 236-638-5516 or victoria@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/vancouver-island-virtual-family-support-group-2-2/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Gillis":MAILTO:victoria@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20240418T202230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T210905Z
UID:10010692-1737118800-1737126000@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-3/2025-01-17/
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:20250120T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250120T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20241202T172720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T172720Z
UID:10011908-1737388800-1737394200@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-2/2025-01-20/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20250109T205334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T162823Z
UID:10011961-1737399600-1737405000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Family Support Group
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.  \nFamily 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 every 3rd Monday of the month\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Marpole Community Centre – 990 W 59 Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\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-4/2025-01-20/
LOCATION:Marpole Community Centre\, 990 West 59th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20240417T053313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191319Z
UID:10009841-1737482400-1737487800@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-2/2025-01-21/
LOCATION:330 Third Ave West\, Board Room\, Prince Rupert\, BC\, V8J 1L4\, 330 Third Ave West\, Board Room\, Prince Rupert\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Morven":MAILTO:princerupert@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250122T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20240626T213800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T213904Z
UID:10010632-1737570600-1737577800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Prince George Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS 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.  \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 last Wednesday of the month\, excluding June\, July\, and December.\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation:\nRoom 1069\, Charles J. McCaffray Hall\,\nUniversity Hospital of Northern BC\,\n3333 University Way\, Prince George\, BC \nFor more information please contact Michelle at  250-613-3040 or pgeducator@bcss.org\n\n 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/prince-george-bcss-family-support-group-2/2025-01-22/
LOCATION:University Hospital of Northern British Columbia\, 3333 University Way\, Prince George\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ellerton":MAILTO:pgeducator@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250123T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20190328T011414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T211132Z
UID:10010475-1737646200-1737649800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Vanderhoof Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Family Support Group – Vanderhoof \n4th Thursday of the month \n3:30 – 4:30 PM \nIn person and/or via Zoom. \nFor details or to register contact:\nHeather Megchelsen\n250-691-1132\nlakesdistrict@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/family-support-group-vanderhoof/2025-01-23/
LOCATION:Vanderhoof Public Health Unit\, 3299 Hospital Road\, Vanderhoof\, BC\, V0J 302\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Heather Megchelsen":MAILTO:lakesdistrict@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250123T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20241202T191721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T191721Z
UID:10011916-1737648000-1737653400@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/2025-01-23/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20250106T212618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T212618Z
UID:10011929-1737657000-1737664200@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 every other Thursdays\, starting January 9\, 2025\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/south-vancouver-island-family-support-group-2025/2025-01-23/
LOCATION:Oaklands Neighbourhood House\, 2629 Victor St.\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8R4B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Gillis":MAILTO:victoria@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20241219T232531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T232913Z
UID:10011917-1737658800-1737664200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSessions may cover various topics\, including: \n\nSupport and empathy from other family members\nTechniques for improved communication\nHow to access community resources\, mental health services\, and after-hours support\n\nThere will be light refreshments and drop-ins are welcome. \nSupport groups are held in-person on Jan. 23rd\, Feb 13th\, and Mar 13th at the Guildford Library Meeting Room 15105 105 Ave Surrey. \n2 Online support groups will be held via Zoom; please contact us for more details. \nFor more information\, contact:\nPearl: 604-679-4422 frasersouth@bcss.org\nAnisha: 604-720-3935 fraser@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-family-support-group-3/2025-01-23/
LOCATION:Guildford Library Meeting Room\, 15105 105 Ave\, Surrey\, BC\, V3T 2A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anisha Johal":MAILTO:fraser@bcss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250127T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250127T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T161211
CREATED:20240620T233114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T233859Z
UID:10011138-1737993600-1737999000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Northwest Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS 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 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 – Virtual \n\nThe support group will be held every 4th Monday of the month\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nMeetings are online via Zoom and registration is required.\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/terrace-family-support-2020-10-28-2-2/2025-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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