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SUMMARY:Tweens In Control – Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Tweens in Control (TwIC) program is a new program for kids aged 11-12. TwIC features curriculum and activities that are a hybrid of the KIC and TIC courses to bridge the gap for youth who may be too mature for the KIC program but not yet ready for the course for teens. TwIC is currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week. \n\n\nTweens In Control – Virtual \n\nDate: Runs every Thursday for 8 weeks\, starting April 16\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/tweens-in-control-virtual-2/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Kids In Control - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Kids in Control program is for children aged 8-12 years old and is currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week for eight weeks. To adapt to virtual programming\, we now have smaller group sizes. Parents and caregivers are also welcome to join at the start of the first session if it helps their child feel more at ease\, though this is entirely optional. \nPrior to the first session\, each participant will receive a “Kids in Control Care Box” with supplies for in-session crafts\, games\, and some surprises too! \n\n\n\n\nKids In Control – Virtual \n\nDate: Runs every Tuesday for 8 weeks\, starting April 15\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kids-in-control-virtual-2/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Teens In Control - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Teens in Control program is for youth ages 13-18 years old and consists of a two-day online workshop. Each session is 1.5 hours long and gives youth the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences and interests. \nYouth have the chance to relax and play games while learning about mental illness\, self-care techniques\, and skills for communicating with a loved one with mental illness. \nTeens In Control – Virtual \n\nDate: Runs every Thursday for 8 weeks\, starting January 15\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/teens-in-control-virtual/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Tweens In Control – Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Tweens in Control (TwIC) program is a new program for kids aged 11-12. TwIC features curriculum and activities that are a hybrid of the KIC and TIC courses to bridge the gap for youth who may be too mature for the KIC program but not yet ready for the course for teens. TwIC is currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week. \n\n\nTweens In Control – Virtual \n\nDate: Runs every Wednesday for 8 weeks\, starting January 14\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/tweens-in-control-virtual/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Kids In Control - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:The Kids in Control program is for children aged 8-12 years old and is currently offered as an eight-week online group. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long and happens once per week for eight weeks. To adapt to virtual programming\, we now have smaller group sizes. Parents and caregivers are also welcome to join at the start of the first session if it helps their child feel more at ease\, though this is entirely optional. \nPrior to the first session\, each participant will receive a “Kids in Control Care Box” with supplies for in-session crafts\, games\, and some surprises too! \n\n\n\n\nKids In Control – Virtual \n\nDate: Runs every Tuesday for 8 weeks\, starting January 13\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information\, please contact Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kids-in-control-virtual/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Tweens in Control (Online)
DESCRIPTION:The Tweens in Control (TwIC) program is for kids aged 11-12 and features curriculum and activities that are a hybrid of the KIC and TIC courses to bridge the gap for youth who may be too mature for the KIC program but not yet ready for the course for teens. This will start on Tuesday\, May 13\, 2025 and run weekly for 8 weeks.  \nProgram goals\n\n\nConnect with others in similar situations.\nGain a better understanding of mental illness and their loved ones.\nBust stigma and dispel misinformation.\nProvide ways to deal with anxiety and stress.\nDevelop healthy coping strategies and resilience.\nEncourage self-care and boundary-setting\n\nFor more information\, kindly reach out to Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/tweens-in-control-online/2025-07-01/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Tweens In Control (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The Tweens in Control (TwIC) program is for kids aged 11-12 and features curriculum and activities that are a hybrid of the KIC and TIC courses to bridge the gap for youth who may be too mature for the KIC program but not yet ready for the course for teens. \nProgram goals\n\n\nConnect with others in similar situations.\nGain a better understanding of mental illness and their loved ones.\nBust stigma and dispel misinformation.\nProvide ways to deal with anxiety and stress.\nDevelop healthy coping strategies and resilience.\nEncourage self-care and boundary-setting\n\nThis event will start on February 13\, 2025 (Thursday) and run weekly for 8 weeks. \nFor more information\, kindly reach out to Kayla Arnold at frasereast@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-tweens-in-control-virtual/2025-04-03/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Kids In Control (Virtual)
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. \nKids in Control (Virtual) \n\nWeekly\, every Tuesday\, from February 11 – April 1\, 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-kids-in-control-virtual/2025-04-01/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Kids In Control - Agassiz\, BC
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. \nKids in Control (In-Person) \n\nWeekly\, every Monday\, from February 3 – March 17\, 2025 (*No session on February 17 due to STAT holiday)\nLocation: 7086 Pioneer Avenue\, Agassiz\, BC\nTime: 3:30 pm – 5:00 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-agassiz-bc/2025-03-17/
LOCATION:7086 Pioneer Avenue\, Agassiz\, BC V0M 1A0\, 7086 Pioneer Avenue\, Agassiz\, British Columbia\, V0M 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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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/2025-01-23/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250120T173000
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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-2/2025-01-20/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Kids In Control (Online / Virtual)
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.). It aims to foster resilience and increase knowledge and understanding of mental illness. \nIt 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\, we now have smaller group sizes and invite parents and caregivers to join at the beginning and end of each session. There are a few spaces left\, so reach out if you’d like to gain more information and participate: \nKids in Control (Online) \n\nWeekly\, every Tuesday\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-online-virtual/2024-07-02/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Kids in Control
DESCRIPTION:Kids in Control is a virtual program held once a week\, over an 8 week period. Kids in Control provides support\, education\, coping skills\, and a safe space to talk. This program is for children who have a family member with a mental illness. Kids in Control is for participants between the ages of 8-12\, across BC. \nVisit Kids In Control for more details and referral forms. \nNew sessions begin regularly. The deadline to register for this session is September 9th\, 2022. \nTo join the list for the next program intake\, or for more information\, please contact: \nKayla Arnold\n(778) 839-1458\nkicfrasereast@bcss.org \nYvonne Dion\n(604) 353-6669\nkicabbotsford@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-kids-in-control/2022-11-10/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens in Control Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Teens in Control is a 2-day workshop held virtually. Teens in Control provides support\, education\, coping skills\, and a safe space to talk\, to youth with a family member who has a mental illness. Teens in Control is for participants between the ages of 13-18\, across BC. \nVisit Teens In Control for more details\, and referral forms. \nNew sessions begin regularly. The deadline to register for our September 20th and 27th workshop is September 9th. \nTo join the list for our next workshop\, or for more information\, please contact: \nKayla Arnold\n(778) 839-1458\nkicfrasereast@bcss.org \nYvonne Dion\n(604) 353-6669\nkicabbotsford@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-online-workshop-september/2022-09-27/
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220818T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220818T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T105304
CREATED:20220218T062013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T200735Z
UID:10006537-1660838400-1660845600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens in Control Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Teens in Control is a 2-day workshop held virtually. Teens in Control provides support\, education\, coping skills\, and a safe space to talk\, to youth with a family member who has a mental illness. Teens in Control is for participants between the ages of 13-18\, across BC. \nVisit Teens In Control for more details\, and referral forms. \nNew sessions begin regularly. The deadline to register for our August 11th and 18th workshop is July 29th. \nTo join the list for our next workshop\, or for more information\, please contact: \nKayla Arnold\n(778) 839-1458\nkicfrasereast@bcss.org \nYvonne Dion\n(604) 353-6669\nkicabbotsford@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-online-workshop/2022-08-18/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control,Teens in Control Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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