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SUMMARY:Kids in Control x Sq’éwqel (Seabird Island Band)
DESCRIPTION:Kids in Control is a free\, supportive 8-week program for youth ages 8–12 who are impacted by mental illness in their family. Through games\, crafts\, and stigma-free conversations about mental health\, kids learn coping strategies they can use for life. \nKids in Control (In-Person) \n\nThursdays from October 22 – December 10\, 2026\nLocation: 2895 Chowat Rd\, Agassiz \nTime: 3:30 – 5:00 PM\nFor more information or to join this\, please email Mary Beth at 236-335-0917 or manager@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kids-in-control-x-sqewqel-seabird-island-band/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:2895 Chowat Rd\, Agassiz\, 2895 Chowat Rd\, Agassiz\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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SUMMARY:Kids in Control - Mission
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 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\nEvery Wednesday from October 7 – December 2\, 2026\nLocation: 7364 Horne St.\, Mission\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 PM\nFor more information or to join this\, please reach out to Mary Beth Hall at manager@bcssyouth.org or 236-335-0917
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kids-in-control/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:7364 Horne St.\, Mission\, 7364 Horne St\, Mission\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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SUMMARY:Kids in Control - Maple Ridge
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 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\nEvery Tuesday from September 29 – November 17\, 2026\nLocation: 22323 119th Avenue\, Maple Ridge\nTime: 3:30 – 5:00 PM\nFor more information or to join this\, please reach out to Mary Beth Hall at manager@bcssyouth.org or 236-335-0917
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kids-in-control-maple-ridge/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:22323 119th Avenue\, Maple Ridge\, 22323 119th Avenue\, Maple Ridge\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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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-2-2-2-2/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control,Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261007T160000
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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-2-2/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:BCSS Youth – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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SUMMARY:BCSS Youth x YSPN Youth Resource Hub
DESCRIPTION:BCSS Youth will have a table at the inaugural Victoria Youth Service Provider’s Network Youth Resource Hub\, sponsored by the Victoria Foundation\, happening on Friday\, October 2\, at the Oaklands Community Centre (2827 Belmont Ave #1\, Victoria\, BC) from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. \nThe hub is intended for families (parents and youth) to find out about programming and resources available and apply if interested. Stop by their table to explore youth mental health resources\, connect with local service providers\, and learn more about ongoing programs in our community. \n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Mary Beth at manager@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-x-yspn-youth-resource-hub/
LOCATION:Oaklands Community Centre\, 2827 Belmont Ave #1\, Victoria\, BC\, V8R 4B2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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SUMMARY:Kids in Control Camp
DESCRIPTION:This is a free four-day camp running from August 12–15\, designed for children aged 8-12 years old who have a loved one with a mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, etc.) and/or substance use challenges. \n\nKids in Control Camp (In-Person) \n\nAugust 12 – 15\, 2025\nLocation: High Point Community Church – 949 Fullerton Avenue\, Victoria\nTime: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM\nFor more information or to join this\, please get in touch with Mary Beth Hall at manager@bcssyouth.org 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kids-in-control-camp/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:High Point Community Church\, 949 Fullerton Avenue\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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SUMMARY:Kids In Control in Hulitan
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 (In-Person) \n\nDate/s: Weekly\, every Tuesday\, from April 29 – June 17\, 2025\nLocation: 3000 Wishart Road\, Colwood\, BC\nTime: 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm\nFor more information or to join this\, please email manager@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kids-in-control-in-hulitan/2025-06-17/
LOCATION:3000 Wishart Road\, Colwood\, BC\, 3000 Wishart Road\, Colwood\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Tweens in Control (Online / 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. \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 Mary Beth Hall at manager@bcssyouth.org.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-tweens-in-control-drop-in-group/2024-12-19/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241216T173000
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SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens In Control x Foundry Abbotsford
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. \n\nDates: Mondays\, November 18 – December 16\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 – 5:00 PM PST\nLocation: Foundry Abbotsford – 101–32555 Simon Ave\, Abbotsford\, BC\n\nFor inquiries or to register\, please contact Mary Beth – manager@bcssyouth.org or Amber Miner – frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-x-foundry-abbotsford/2024-12-16/
LOCATION:Foundry Abbotsford\, 101–32555 Simon Ave\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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