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SUMMARY:Vancouver Island Virtual Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone \nVancouver Island is offering Family Support Groups\, which provide 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 schizophrenia. Family Support Groups are led by trained facilitators and educators who provide support and resources to caregivers\, family\, and friends of people living with schizophrenia\, psychosis\, or another severe and persistent mental illnesses. \nFamily Support Group – Virtual \n\nDates: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month\nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 PM\nLocation: Online\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Michelle Gallant at northvi@bcss.org or 250-937-0782
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/vancouver-island-virtual-family-support-group-5/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Gallant":MAILTO:northvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260804T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20251008T195158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T212831Z
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SUMMARY:Nanaimo Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Vancouver Island Region is running in-person Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness.  \nBCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for family and friends to share\, ask questions\, and connect with others who are also supporting a loved one with mental illness or substance use disorder. Family Support Groups are led by trained facilitators or educators\, and they provide support and resources to family members and caregivers of individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness.   \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\n1st Tuesday of each month\nTime: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm\n\nLocation: Vancouver Island Regional Library [Nanaimo North Study Room] – 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 centralvi@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/nanaimo-family-support-group-2-2-4/2026-08-04/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Regional Library\, 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:centralvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260805T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260409T211607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T211607Z
UID:10013223-1785945600-1785949200@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-2-2/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260703T231930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T231930Z
UID:10013858-1786010400-1786017600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Tweens and Teens in Control - Agassiz
DESCRIPTION:Tweens and Teens in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 12 – 18. 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 issues. Through games\, crafts\, and stigma-free conversations about mental health\, kids will gain tools they can use for life. Each participant also receives a Kids in Control Care Box filled with activities to make each session even more engaging. \nKids in Control (In-Person) \n\nThursday\, August 6 and 20\, 2026\nLocation: TBD\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nFor more information or to join this\, please reach out to:\n\nKayla at frasereast@bcssyouth.org or 778-839-1458\nAmber at frasernorth@bcssyouth.org or 604-353-6669
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/tweens-and-teens-in-control-agassiz/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control,Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260703T224047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T231944Z
UID:10013856-1786024800-1786032000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Tweens and Teens in Control - Hope
DESCRIPTION:Tweens and Teens in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 12 – 18. 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 issues. Through games\, crafts\, and stigma-free conversations about mental health\, kids will gain tools they can use for life. Each participant also receives a Kids in Control Care Box filled with activities to make each session even more engaging. \nKids in Control (In-Person) \n\nThursday\, August 6 and 20\, 2026\nLocation: 883 3rd Avenue\, Hope\nTime: 2:00 – 4:00 PM\nFor more information or to join this\, please reach out to:\n\nKayla at frasereast@bcssyouth.org or 778-839-1458\nAmber at frasernorth@bcssyouth.org or 604-353-6669
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/tweens-and-teens-in-control-hope/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:883 3rd Avenue\, Hope\, 883 3rd Avenue\, Hope\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control,Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260521T223851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T225714Z
UID:10013729-1786041000-1786046400@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 2nd Thursday of the month.\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Please contact us for location\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact: \n\nKatie Nickerson at vimanager@bcss.org or 250-686-8422
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/south-vancouver-island-family-support-group/2026-08-06/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Nickerson":MAILTO:vimanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260810T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260324T231428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T191834Z
UID:10013653-1786357800-1786363200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Northern Interior SMART Recovery Family & Friends Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nThe Northern Interior 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.  \nIt offers 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. \nNorthern Interior SMART Recovery Family & Friends Support Group – Virtual \n\nDate: Every 2nd Monday of the month (excluding October)\nTime: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information please contact Michelle at  250-613-3040 or pgeducator@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/northern-interior-smart-recovery-family-friends-support-group/2026-08-10/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ellerton":MAILTO:pgeducator@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260810T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260608T221249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T221249Z
UID:10009222-1786384800-1786392000@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-2-4/
LOCATION:Gyro Park\, Nelson (under the Gazebo)
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260811T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260624T223412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T223452Z
UID:10013419-1786471200-1786476600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Williams Lake / 100 Mile House Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \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. \nSessions may include 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 support. \nLight refreshments provided \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nLocation: Conference Room 109 – Ramada by Wyndham at 1118 Lakeview Crescent\, Williams Lake\nFor more information or to participate\, please contact Rhea Clements at cariboo@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/williams-lake-100-mile-house-fsg-3/
LOCATION:Ramada by Wyndham Williams Lake\, 1118 Lakeview Crescent\, Williams Lake\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Rhea Clements":MAILTO:cariboo@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260811T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260811T203000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20240527T215007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T215007Z
UID:10011179-1786473000-1786480200@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-2-2/2026-08-11/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260707T032246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T032246Z
UID:10013867-1786539600-1786546800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Vancouver Island Virtual LEAP Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive virtual workshop to learn and practice the LEAP method with other families\, friends\, and caregivers. \nLEAP (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner®) is a set of evidence-based practices that create therapeutic alliances and trusting relationships with people suffering from severe mental illness. Designed to build and strengthen mutual respect\, it helps people who are non-adherent\, or partially adherent\, to become more cooperative and engaged in treatment and services. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nLocation: Zoom (link provided after registration)\n\nShould you wish to join\, kindly contact Christine Riddell at centralvi@bcss.org or 250-937-1403 \nThis workshop is free for families\, friends\, and unpaid caregivers. Professionals and service providers interested in LEAP training may contact the LEAP Institute: https://leapinstitute.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/vancouver-island-virtual-leap-workshop-4/
LOCATION:BCSS Vancouver Island – Virtual\, Parksville\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:centralvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260812T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260409T211637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T211637Z
UID:10013235-1786550400-1786554000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Kids In Control Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:Kids 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-2-2-2/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control,Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260818T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260818T133000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260626T011102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T011102Z
UID:10013773-1787054400-1787059800@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 \nVancouver Island is offering Family Support Groups\, which provide 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 schizophrenia. Family Support Groups are led by trained facilitators and educators who provide support and resources to caregivers\, family\, and friends of people living with schizophrenia\, psychosis\, or another severe and persistent mental illnesses. \nFamily Support Group – Virtual \n\nDates: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month\nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 PM\nLocation: Online\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Michelle Gallant at northvi@bcss.org or 250-937-0782
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/vancouver-island-virtual-family-support-group-6/2026-08-18/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Gallant":MAILTO:northvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260819T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260819T173000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260610T190348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T190349Z
UID:10013474-1787155200-1787160600@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\nThis meeting meets the third Wednesday of each month\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nLocation: Please contact us for location\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Tiffany Magionas at cowichan@bcss.org or 250-466-9073
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/cowichan-region-family-support-group-4-2-2/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Tiffany Magionas":MAILTO:cowichan@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260703T231930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T231930Z
UID:10013859-1787220000-1787227200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Tweens and Teens in Control - Agassiz
DESCRIPTION:Tweens and Teens in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 12 – 18. 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 issues. Through games\, crafts\, and stigma-free conversations about mental health\, kids will gain tools they can use for life. Each participant also receives a Kids in Control Care Box filled with activities to make each session even more engaging. \nKids in Control (In-Person) \n\nThursday\, August 6 and 20\, 2026\nLocation: TBD\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nFor more information or to join this\, please reach out to:\n\nKayla at frasereast@bcssyouth.org or 778-839-1458\nAmber at frasernorth@bcssyouth.org or 604-353-6669
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/tweens-and-teens-in-control-agassiz/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control,Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260703T224047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T231944Z
UID:10013857-1787234400-1787241600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Tweens and Teens in Control - Hope
DESCRIPTION:Tweens and Teens in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 12 – 18. 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 issues. Through games\, crafts\, and stigma-free conversations about mental health\, kids will gain tools they can use for life. Each participant also receives a Kids in Control Care Box filled with activities to make each session even more engaging. \nKids in Control (In-Person) \n\nThursday\, August 6 and 20\, 2026\nLocation: 883 3rd Avenue\, Hope\nTime: 2:00 – 4:00 PM\nFor more information or to join this\, please reach out to:\n\nKayla at frasereast@bcssyouth.org or 778-839-1458\nAmber at frasernorth@bcssyouth.org or 604-353-6669
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/tweens-and-teens-in-control-hope/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:883 3rd Avenue\, Hope\, 883 3rd Avenue\, Hope\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control,Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20251008T194917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T194918Z
UID:10010278-1787248800-1787254200@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: Bowen Park Complex Room 2 – 500 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Christine Riddell at 250-937-1403 or centralvi@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/nanaimo-family-support-group-3/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:500 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\, Bowen Park Complex Room 2 - 500 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:centralvi@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260521T223851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T225714Z
UID:10013730-1787250600-1787256000@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 2nd Thursday of the month.\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Please contact us for location\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact: \n\nKatie Nickerson at vimanager@bcss.org or 250-686-8422
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/south-vancouver-island-family-support-group/2026-08-20/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Nickerson":MAILTO:vimanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20240418T202230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T210905Z
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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-3/2026-08-21/
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:20260824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260824T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20251212T183621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T184356Z
UID:10013271-1787594400-1787599800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Nelson Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS West Kooteney is running virtual Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness.  \nBCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for family and friends to share\, ask questions\, and connect with others who are also supporting a loved one with mental illness or substance use disorder. Family Support Groups are led by trained facilitators or educators\, and they provide support and resources to family members and caregivers of individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness. \nFamily Support Group – Virtual \n\nThe support group will be held every 4th Monday of the month\nTime: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm\nSession to be held via Zoom\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Reasha Wolfe at westkootenay@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/nelson-family-support-group-virtual-2-2/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260428T172826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T173047Z
UID:10013408-1787680800-1787686200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Okanagan/Thompson-Nicola Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS Interior Region is running a joint virtual Family Support Group for family members and friends within the Okanagan and Thompson-Nicola regions\, 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. \nThis meeting will take place over Zoom\, please connect with either educator to receive more information and the Zoom link. \nFamily Support Group – Virtual \n\nThe support group will be held Tuesdays on the following dates: May 19 | June 16 | July 28 | August 25\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nMeetings are online via Zoom and registration is required.\nFor more information or to participate\, please contact:\n\nAnkit Mahawadi\, Thompson-Nicola Regional Educator\, at thompsonnicola@bcss.org\nAlexis Mintak\, Okanagan Regional Educator\, at okanagan@bcss.org 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/okanagan-thompson-nicola-family-support-group-virtual-2/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20240417T060326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191952Z
UID:10010218-1787682600-1787688000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Cranbrook Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Interior Region is running in-person Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness.  \nBCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for family and friends to share\, ask questions\, and connect with others who are also supporting a loved one with mental illness or substance use disorder. Family Support Groups are led by trained facilitators or educators\, and they provide support and resources to family members and caregivers of individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness. \n  \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held every fourth Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Cranbrook District Teachers Association Office – #304 – 105 – 9th Avenue South\, Cranbrook\, BC V1C 2M1\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Bonnie Spence-Vinge at intmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/cranbrook-family-support-group-3/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Cranbrook District Teachers Association Office\, #304 – 105 – 9th Avenue South\, Cranbrook\, BC\, V1C 2M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260831T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260831T200000
DTSTAMP:20260720T002340
CREATED:20260715T175212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T175336Z
UID:10013873-1788201000-1788206400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Haida Gwaii Dementia Care Support Group
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. \nA safe space for families and care partners to share\, learn and connect. Sweet treats and good company provided. \nHaida Gwaii Dementia Care Support Group – In-Person \n\nDate: Monday\, August 31\, 2026\nTime: 6:30 – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Seniors Room (beside the library) – 138 Bay St.\, Daajing Giids \nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Shelley Braun at haidagwaii@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/haida-gwaii-dementia-care-support-group-3-2/
LOCATION:Daajing  Giidsv – Seniors Room next to the Daajing Giids Library\, 138 Bay St\,\, Daajing Giidsv\, BC\, V0T 1S0
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Braun":MAILTO:haidagwaii@bcss.org
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