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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Vancouver Island
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together (SFT) is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with serious mental illnesses. \nParticipating families learn about the impacts of stigma as well as information about psychosis\, schizophrenia\, mood disorders\, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses. \nTopics covered include treatments for mental illness\, side effects\, and the impacts of substance use. Sessions also cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. This program also provides information about the BC mental health system. \nThrough 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. \n\nDates:\n\nWednesday – September 9\, 16\, 23\nThursday – October 1\nWednesday\, October 7\, and 14\n\n\nTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (~5-10min break included)\nLocation: Zoom (link provided after registration)\nFacilitators: Michelle Gallant (North Island Regional Educator) & Christine Riddell (Central Vancouver Island Regional Educator)
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-vancouver-island/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:BCSS Vancouver Island – Virtual\, Parksville\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:centralvi@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Island Virtual LEAP Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive virtual workshop to learn and practice the LEAP method with other families\, friends\, and caregivers. \nLEAP (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner®) is a set of evidence-based practices that create therapeutic alliances and trusting relationships with people suffering from severe mental illness. Designed to build and strengthen mutual respect\, it helps people who are non-adherent\, or partially adherent\, to become more cooperative and engaged in treatment and services. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nLocation: Zoom (link provided after registration)\n\nShould you wish to join\, kindly contact Christine Riddell at centralvi@bcss.org or 250-937-1403 \nThis workshop is free for families\, friends\, and unpaid caregivers. Professionals and service providers interested in LEAP training may contact the LEAP Institute: https://leapinstitute.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/vancouver-island-virtual-leap-workshop-4/
LOCATION:BCSS Vancouver Island – Virtual\, Parksville\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:centralvi@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Island Virtual LEAP Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive virtual workshop to learn and practice the LEAP method with other families\, friends\, and caregivers. \nLEAP (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner®) is a set of evidence-based practices that create therapeutic alliances and trusting relationships with people suffering from severe mental illness. Designed to build and strengthen mutual respect\, it helps people who are non-adherent\, or partially adherent\, to become more cooperative and engaged in treatment and services. \n\nDate: Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026\nTime: 6:30 – 8:30 PM\nLocation: Zoom (link provided after registration)\n\nShould you wish to join\, kindly contact Christine Riddell at centralvi@bcss.org or 250-937-1403 \nThis workshop is free for families\, friends\, and unpaid caregivers. Professionals and service providers interested in LEAP training may contact the LEAP Institute: https://leapinstitute.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/vancouver-island-virtual-leap-workshop-3/
LOCATION:BCSS Vancouver Island – Virtual\, Parksville\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:centralvi@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Central Vancouver Island BCSS: Virtual Family Support Group - Monthly on Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:A safe and supportive environment where family and friends of loved ones who are living with a mental illness can share\, ask questions\, and connect with others who may be coping with similar situations. \nThese meetings are occurring virtually via Zoom. \n6:30-8:00pm \nFor additional information and a link to these Zoom meetings contact: \nMelissa Trowbridge\n(250)937-1403\ncentralvi@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/central-vancouver-island-bcss-virtual-family-support-group-monthly-on-wednesdays/2021-10-20/
LOCATION:BCSS Vancouver Island – Virtual\, Parksville\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
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SUMMARY:Central Vancouver Island BCSS: Virtual Family Support Group - Monthly on Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:A safe and supportive environment where family and friends of loved ones who are living with a mental illness can share\, ask questions\, and connect with others who may be coping with similar situations.  \nThese meetings are occurring virtually via Zoom. \n12:30-2:00pm \nFor additional information and a link to these Zoom meetings contact:  \nMelissa Trowbridge\n(250)937-1403\ncentralvi@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/central-vancouver-island-bcss-virtual-family-support-group-monthly-on-tuesdays/2021-10-05/
LOCATION:BCSS Vancouver Island – Virtual\, Parksville\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
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