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SUMMARY:Kelowna 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 4th Monday of each month\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST\nLocation: Will be provided after registration\nPlease reach out to Rachael Ernst at okanagan@bcss.org before attending the family support group to confirm attendance and provide access to the meeting room.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kelowna-family-support-group/2025-12-22/
LOCATION:H2O Adventure + Fitness Center\, 4075 Gordon Dr\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1W 5J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachael Ernst":MAILTO:okanagan@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Interior Region Strengthening Families Together – Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. \nParticipating families and caregivers from the Interior region of BC can learn facts about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses and the impact of stigma. They gain information about treatments\, side effects\, and the impact of substance use. Sessions cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. \nParticipants also learn about the mental health system in BC — including how it works and who is involved\, as well as what happens when a person becomes involved with the criminal justice system. Through discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn about how to access BCSS Family Support Groups available across the province. \nInterior Region Strengthening Families Together – Virtual \n\nSessions are scheduled every Wednesday from October 13 – November 26\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information\, kindly contact Reasha Wolfe & Rachael Ernst\n\n 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/interior-region-strengthening-families-together-virtual/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Interior Virtual Strengthening Families Together
DESCRIPTION:This six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses. Through 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. \nFamilies and caregivers learn: \n\nReliable information about mental illness\, diagnosis\, and treatment options\nEffective coping and communication skills\nTools to help navigate the mental health system\, local supports\, and resources
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/interior-virtual-strengthening-families-together/2025-03-26/
LOCATION:BCSS Interior – Virtual\, Kamloops\, BC
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachael Ernst":MAILTO:okanagan@bcss.org
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