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SUMMARY:Terrace Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \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\nThe support group will be held Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: #210\, 4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, BC\n\nYou can also join virtually if you’re unable to attend in person. \nFor more information\, contact Reneé Irvine (princerupert@bcss.org) or Stephanie Gardner (terrace@bcss.org). \nNote: This FSG doesn’t run in the months of July and August
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/terrace-family-support-group-2-2/
LOCATION:210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace BC\, 210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Northwest Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Northwest 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. It is open to anyone in the Northwest area\, including Prince Rupert\, Terrace\, Haida Gwaii\, and Bulkley Valley. This program offers 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 Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nMeetings are online via Zoom and registration is required.\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Reneé Irvine (princerupert@bcss.org) or Stephanie Gardner (terrace@bcss.org). \n\nNote: This FSG doesn’t run in the months of July and August
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/northwest-virtual-fsg-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T193000
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SUMMARY:Prince Rupert Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \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\nThe support group will be held Tuesday\, April 21\, 2026\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: 635 Mckay Street\, Prince Rupert\, BC\n\nYou can also join virtually if you’re unable to attend in person. \nFor more information\, contact Reneé Irvine (princerupert@bcss.org) or Stephanie Gardner (terrace@bcss.org). \nNote: This FSG doesn’t run in the months of July and August
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/prince-rupert-family-support-group-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:635 Mckay St. Prince Rupert\, BC\, 635 Mckay St\, Prince Rupert\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Rene%C3%A9 Irvine":MAILTO:princerupert@bcss.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260421T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T211801Z
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SUMMARY:Terrace Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \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\nThe support group will be held every 3rd Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: #210\, 4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, BC\n\nYou can also join virtually if you’re unable to attend in person. \nRegistration is required. For more information\, contact Reneé Irvine (princerupert@bcss.org) or Stephanie Gardner (terrace@bcss.org). \nNote: This FSG doesn’t run in the months of July and August
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/terrace-family-support-group-2/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace BC\, 210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Prince Rupert Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \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\nThe support group will be held every 3rd Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: 635 Mckay Street\, Prince Rupert\, BC\n\nYou can also join virtually if you’re unable to attend in person. \nRegistration is required. For more information\, contact Reneé Irvine (princerupert@bcss.org) or Stephanie Gardner (terrace@bcss.org). \nNote: This FSG doesn’t run in the months of July and August
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/prince-rupert-family-support-group-2-2-2/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:635 Mckay St. Prince Rupert\, BC\, 635 Mckay St\, Prince Rupert\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Rene%C3%A9 Irvine":MAILTO:princerupert@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Northwest Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Northwest 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. It is open to anyone in the Northwest area\, including Prince Rupert\, Terrace\, Haida Gwaii\, and Bulkley Valley. This program offers 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 3rd Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nMeetings are online via Zoom and registration is required.\n\n\nRegistration is required. For more information\, contact Reneé Irvine (princerupert@bcss.org) or Stephanie Gardner (terrace@bcss.org). \n\nNote: This FSG doesn’t run in the months of July and August
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/northwest-virtual-fsg-2/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Outreach Thursday: Schizophrenia Awareness Day Event at Terrace
DESCRIPTION:The BCSS Terrace Regional Educator Region is joining Outreach Thursday on May 22 from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM at The Garage Community Space in Terrace\, BC. \nJoin as we build momentum for National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day. We’ll have free BCSS t-shirts (grab one and commit to wearing it proudly on May 24!)\, a fun Plinko game with prizes\, snacks\, swag\, and meaningful resources to learn more about schizophrenia\, psychosis\, and other severe mental illnesses. \nFor more information\, please reach out to Stephanie Gardner at terrace@bcss.org! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/outreach-thursday-schizophrenia-awareness-day-event-at-terrace/
LOCATION:The Garage Community Space\, 3504 Kalum St\, Terrace\, British Columbia\, V8G 2N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250513T193000
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SUMMARY:Northwest Strengthening Families Together
DESCRIPTION:This six-session program provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to cope better 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\n\nThis will be every Tuesday for six weeks starting April 8\, 2025\, from 5:00 – 7:30 PM. \nLocation: \n\nIn-Person: 210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, BC V8G 1V4\nVirtual: Zoom\n\nFor more information\, please get in touch with: \n\nStephanie Gardner at (250) 922-5178 or terrace@bcss.org\nRenee Morven at (250) 600-0164 or princerupert@bcss.org\n\n*The event is open to anyone in the Northwest Area
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/northwest-strengthening-families-together/2025-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T173000
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SUMMARY:Northwest Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Northwest is running this in-person Family Support Group for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. It is open to anyone in the Northwest area. This includes Terrace\, Kitimat\, Kitamaat Village\, Prince Rupert\, the Nass Valley\, and surrounding areas. \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 Wednesday\, October 9\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nLocation: 210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace BC (in offices above Trigo’s Shoe Store)\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Stephanie Gardner at terrace@bcss.org or 250-922-5178\n\n*In the event of the Support Group coinciding with a STAT\, the date may shift. Please contact Stephanie for details \nNote: This FSG doesn’t run in the months of July\, August\, and December
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/northwest-family-support-group-3/
LOCATION:210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace BC\, 210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240611T120000
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SUMMARY:CRA Outreach for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:As a caregiver for an individual with a physical or mental impairment there may be benefits and tax credits available to you! \nJoin this virtual session to obtain more information about the following topics: Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB)\, Canada Caregiver Credit\, Medical Expenses\, and more. \nFor more information about participating in this webinar\, please contact Stephanie Gardner at terrace@bcss.org or 250-922-5178 or 250-625-8206
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/cra-outreach-for-caregivers/
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T160000
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SUMMARY:Northwest Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Northwest 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. It is open to anyone in the Northwest area. This includes Terrace\, Kitimat\, Kitamaat Village\, Prince Rupert\, the Nass Valley\, and surrounding areas. \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 April 10\, 2024 (Wednesday)\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nLocation: 210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, BC\, Canada\, British Columbia\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Stephanie Gardner at terrace@bcss.org or 250-922-5178 or 250-625-8206\n\n*In the event of the Support Group coinciding with a STAT\, the date may shift. Please contact Stephanie for details
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/northwest-family-support-group/
LOCATION:BCSS Terrace\, Suite 210\, 4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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