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SUMMARY:Nelson Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS West Kooteney 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\nThe support group will be held every 4th Monday of the month\nTime: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm\nSession to be held via Zoom\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Reasha Wolfe at westkootenay@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/nelson-family-support-group-virtual-2-2/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Nelson Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS West Kooteney 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 2nd Monday of the month\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Nelson United Church –  602 Silica St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4N1\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Reasha Wolfe at westkootenay@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/nelson-bcss-family-support-group-2nd-mondays-2/2026-04-13/
LOCATION:Nelson United Church\, 602 Silica St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@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:Teens In Control x Castlegar Youth Action Network
DESCRIPTION:This program is for youth ages 13-18 years old who have a loved one with a mental illness or substance use disorder. It gives them the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences and interests. \nMeet Up Place: Castlegar Youth Action Network – 1695 Columbia Avenue\, Castlegar \nDates and Times: \n\nFriday\, June 27\, 10:00am – 4:00pm – Slocan Village Owl Walk\nFriday\, July 25\, 10:00am – 4:00pm – outdoor location to be confirmed soon\nFriday\, August 22\, 10:00am – 4:00pm – Kokanee Creek Park\n\nContact: \n\nReasha Wolfe at westkootenay@bcss.org or 250-409-5025\nZoe Mackay at (778) 460-1512\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/teens-in-control-x-castlegar-youth-action-network-yan/2025-08-22/
LOCATION:Castlegar Youth Action Network\, 1695 Columbia Avenue\, Castlegar\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:LEAP Workshop
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URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/leap-workshop/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
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