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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270203T160000
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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: \nMary Beth Hall\n(236) 335-0917\nmanager@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-drop-in-session-2-2/2027-02-03/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270209T193000
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CREATED:20260723T213802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T213858Z
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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: 6:00 – 7:30 pm PST\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-2-2-2/2027-02-09/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270209T193000
DTSTAMP:20261024T060326
CREATED:20260825T162628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T234243Z
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SUMMARY:Cariboo 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. \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month (except September which will be on the 3rd Tuesday of that 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/cariboo-family-support-group/2027-02-09/
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/Los_Angeles:20270210T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270210T150000
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SUMMARY:Smithers Caregivers (Dementia) 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. \n\nDate: 2nd Wednesday of the month\nTime: 1:30 – 3:00 pm PST\nLocation: Court House – 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/caregivers-support-group-dementia-2-2-2/2027-02-10/
LOCATION:Court House – Main Floor – 3793 Alfred Avenue\, Smithers\, BC\, 3793 Alfred Avenue\, Smithers\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Clara%C2%A0Donnelly":MAILTO:bulkleyvalley@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270210T170000
DTSTAMP:20261024T060326
CREATED:20260825T165041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T165915Z
UID:10014093-1802275200-1802278800@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: \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-2-2-2-2/2027-02-10/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control,Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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CREATED:20260210T012735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T211812Z
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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\, including Prince Rupert\, Terrace\, Haida Gwaii\, and Bulkley Valley. This program 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. 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 3rd Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nMeetings are online via Zoom and registration is required.\n\n\nRegistration is required. For more information\, contact Reneé Irvine (princerupert@bcss.org) or Stephanie Gardner (terrace@bcss.org). \n\nNote: This FSG doesn’t run in the months of July and August
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/northwest-virtual-fsg-2/2027-02-16/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270216T193000
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CREATED:20260210T012739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T211747Z
UID:10009866-1802800800-1802806200@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 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\nThe support group will be held every 3rd Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: 635 Mckay Street\, Prince Rupert\, BC\n\nYou can also join virtually if you’re unable to attend in person. \nRegistration is required. For more information\, contact Reneé Irvine (princerupert@bcss.org) or Stephanie Gardner (terrace@bcss.org). \nNote: This FSG doesn’t run in the months of July and August
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/prince-rupert-family-support-group-2-2-2/2027-02-16/
LOCATION:635 Mckay St. Prince Rupert\, BC\, 635 Mckay St\, Prince Rupert\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Rene%C3%A9 Irvine":MAILTO:princerupert@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270216T193000
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CREATED:20260210T012753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T211801Z
UID:10012880-1802800800-1802806200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Terrace 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. \n\nThe support group will be held every 3rd Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: #210\, 4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, BC\n\nYou can also join virtually if you’re unable to attend in person. \nRegistration is required. For more information\, contact Reneé Irvine (princerupert@bcss.org) or Stephanie Gardner (terrace@bcss.org). \nNote: This FSG doesn’t run in the months of July and August
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/terrace-family-support-group-2/2027-02-16/
LOCATION:210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace BC\, 210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270216T193000
DTSTAMP:20261024T060326
CREATED:20261020T170015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T170043Z
UID:10014264-1802800800-1802806200@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Northern Interior Virtual Family 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.  \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\nDate: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month (excluding July and August)\nTime: 6:00 pm – 7:30 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-virtual-family-support-group-2/2027-02-16/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ellerton":MAILTO:pgeducator@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20270219T150000
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CREATED:20240418T202230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T210905Z
UID:10010717-1803042000-1803049200@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-3/2027-02-19/
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/Los_Angeles:20270223T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270223T173000
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CREATED:20261021T222641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261021T222938Z
UID:10014283-1803398400-1803403800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Smithers Mental Health Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you overwhelmed? Don’t know where to turn for help?  If you are caregiving for a loved one with mental illness\, we meet monthly to bring caregivers together to share the common challenges. \n\nDate: 4th Tuesday of every month\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm PST\nLocation: 3862-B Broadway Avenue\, Smithers\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Clara Donnelly at bulkleyvalley@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/mental-health-family-support-group-3-2-2-2-2/2027-02-23/
LOCATION:3862-B Broadway Avenue\, Smithers\, BC V0J 2N0\, 3862-B Broadway Avenue\, Smithers\, BC V0J 2N0\, 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/Edmonton:20270223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270223T200000
DTSTAMP:20261024T060326
CREATED:20260723T213945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T214019Z
UID:10013967-1803407400-1803412800@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 – 8:00 pm MST\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-3-2/2027-02-23/
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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