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  • Lower Mainland Virtual Family Support Group

    BCSS - Virtual British Columbia, Canada

    Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  BCSS Vancouver Coastal Region is running Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness.  Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for family...

  • North Vancouver Island Family Support Group – Virtual

    BCSS - Virtual British Columbia, Canada

    Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  BCSS Vancouver Island Region is running a virtual Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. It's open to families in and around Comox...

  • Lower Mainland Virtual Family Support Group

    Lower Mainland Virtual Family Support Group
    BCSS - Virtual British Columbia, Canada

    Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  BCSS Vancouver Coastal Region 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.  Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for...

  • Facing Challenges and Learning New Skills Workshop Series – Virtual

    BCSS - Virtual British Columbia, Canada

    Everyone is welcome — come to one or all of the workshops! Sessions are scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday from November 18 - December 4, 2025 Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm Location: Virtual For more information or to join this family support group, please contact Michelle Ellerton at pgeducator@bcss.org or 250-613-3040 Topics for the following dates: November 18:...

  • North Vancouver Island Family Support Group – Virtual

    North Vancouver Island Family Support Group – Virtual
    BCSS - Virtual British Columbia, Canada

    Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone BCSS North Vancouver Island 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 North Vancouver...

  • Interior Region Strengthening Families Together – Virtual

    BCSS - Virtual British Columbia, Canada

    Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge, support, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. Participating 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...

  • Webinar: How to Connect with your MLA about Increasing Resources for Mental Illness Support Services

    BCSS - Virtual British Columbia, Canada

    Learn how to have your voice heard by government Join BCSS Board President Jack Middleton for a helpful presentation on tools you can use to connect with your MLA and advocate for better attention and funding for mental health services. Date: Wed, November 19, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_no0fI4x-RwSVEksbs1gR9Q#/registration *This...

  • BCSS x Plan Institute: Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Webinar

    BCSS - Virtual British Columbia, Canada

    Join Plan Institute for a free virtual session on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM PT to learn how to plan for a loved one with a disability. This informative event will cover: Why and how to write and update a will when there is a family member with a disability Ways...

  • Lower Mainland Virtual Strengthening Families Together

    BCSS - Virtual British Columbia, Canada

    Looking for tools to help you support your loved one with a mental illness? You are not alone. Vancouver Coastal Region is hosting a virtual Strengthening Families Together. This is a free, six-session program for family members and caregivers. Get the opportunity to learn Reliable information about mental illness, diagnosis, and treatment options Effective coping...

  • Vancouver Island Virtual Family Support Group

    Vancouver Island Virtual Family Support Group
    BCSS - Virtual British Columbia, Canada

    Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  BCSS Vancouver Island Region 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.  BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment...

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