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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Cariboo
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses. Participating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. Topics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nStrengthening Families Together – Cariboo (In-Person) \n\nDate: Tuesdays from October 6 – November 10\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 3:30 PM\nLocation: Williams Lake\, BC –Address to be provided upon registration\nTo register\, please contact Rhea Clements by email at cariboo@bcss.org or by phone at 250-302-9195.\n\nThrough discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \nThe course is open to new or returning participants. The sessions cover the following topics: \n\nUnderstanding mental illness\nTreatments\nEffective communication\nImpact on caregivers\nSystem supports\n\nRegistration is open\, and the course is free! 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-cariboo/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Williams Lake\, BC
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Cariboo
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses. Participating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. Topics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nStrengthening Families Together – Cariboo (In-Person) \n\nDate: Tuesdays from October 6 – November 10\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 3:30 PM\nLocation: Williams Lake\, BC –Address to be provided upon registration\nTo register\, please contact Rhea Clements by email at cariboo@bcss.org or by phone at 250-302-9195.\n\nThrough discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \nThe course is open to new or returning participants. The sessions cover the following topics: \n\nUnderstanding mental illness\nTreatments\nEffective communication\nImpact on caregivers\nSystem supports\n\nRegistration is open\, and the course is free! 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-cariboo/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Williams Lake\, BC
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Rhea Clements":MAILTO:cariboo@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Cariboo
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses. Participating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. Topics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nStrengthening Families Together – Cariboo (In-Person) \n\nDate: Tuesdays from October 6 – November 10\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 3:30 PM\nLocation: Williams Lake\, BC –Address to be provided upon registration\nTo register\, please contact Rhea Clements by email at cariboo@bcss.org or by phone at 250-302-9195.\n\nThrough discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \nThe course is open to new or returning participants. The sessions cover the following topics: \n\nUnderstanding mental illness\nTreatments\nEffective communication\nImpact on caregivers\nSystem supports\n\nRegistration is open\, and the course is free! 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-cariboo/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Williams Lake\, BC
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Rhea Clements":MAILTO:cariboo@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Cariboo
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses. Participating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. Topics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nStrengthening Families Together – Cariboo (In-Person) \n\nDate: Tuesdays from October 6 – November 10\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 3:30 PM\nLocation: Williams Lake\, BC –Address to be provided upon registration\nTo register\, please contact Rhea Clements by email at cariboo@bcss.org or by phone at 250-302-9195.\n\nThrough discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \nThe course is open to new or returning participants. The sessions cover the following topics: \n\nUnderstanding mental illness\nTreatments\nEffective communication\nImpact on caregivers\nSystem supports\n\nRegistration is open\, and the course is free! 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-cariboo/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Williams Lake\, BC
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Cariboo
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses. Participating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. Topics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nStrengthening Families Together – Cariboo (In-Person) \n\nDate: Tuesdays from October 6 – November 10\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 3:30 PM\nLocation: Williams Lake\, BC –Address to be provided upon registration\nTo register\, please contact Rhea Clements by email at cariboo@bcss.org or by phone at 250-302-9195.\n\nThrough discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \nThe course is open to new or returning participants. The sessions cover the following topics: \n\nUnderstanding mental illness\nTreatments\nEffective communication\nImpact on caregivers\nSystem supports\n\nRegistration is open\, and the course is free! 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-cariboo/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:Williams Lake\, BC
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Cariboo
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses. Participating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. Topics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nStrengthening Families Together – Cariboo (In-Person) \n\nDate: Tuesdays from October 6 – November 10\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 3:30 PM\nLocation: Williams Lake\, BC –Address to be provided upon registration\nTo register\, please contact Rhea Clements by email at cariboo@bcss.org or by phone at 250-302-9195.\n\nThrough discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn how to access BCSS Family Support Groups\, services\, and other resources available across the province. \nThe course is open to new or returning participants. The sessions cover the following topics: \n\nUnderstanding mental illness\nTreatments\nEffective communication\nImpact on caregivers\nSystem supports\n\nRegistration is open\, and the course is free! 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-cariboo/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Williams Lake\, BC
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Rhea Clements":MAILTO:cariboo@bcss.org
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