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SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Family Support Group (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS 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.  \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. 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 June 17\, 2024 (Monday)\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Via Zoom\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Hardeep Thind at 604-787-1814 or coastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-family-support-group-virtual-2/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240613T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T031549
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SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens In Control (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Teens in Control is a free education and support program for children ages 13 – 18  . This is offered to the youth who have a family member with mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, etc.) or a substance use disorder. It offers a supportive space for adolescents to refine healthy coping strategies\, deepen their mental health awareness\, and connect with peers who share similar experiences. Topics include self-care\, boundary setting\, communication skills and other resources.\n \nTeens in Control (Online) \n\nEvery Thursdays\, for eight (8) weeks\, starting April 25\, 2024\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 pm\nFor more information\, please contact Amber Miner at frasernorth@bcssyouth.org\n\nNote: Each session will have a different theme\, and teens must attend five sessions to receive a certificate of completion. \nLearn more at our new BCSS Youth website!
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-online/2024-06-13/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Miner":MAILTO:frasernorth@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T031549
CREATED:20240425T195519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T195652Z
UID:10010926-1716836400-1716841800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Family Support Group (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS 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.  \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. 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 May 13 and 27\, 2024 (Monday)\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Hardeep Thind at 604-787-1814 or coastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-family-support-group-virtual-may-2024/2024-05-27/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T052544Z
UID:10009821-1714417200-1714422600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Family Support Group (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS 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.  \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. 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 April 15 & 29\, 2024 (Monday)\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Hardeep Thind at 604-787-1814 or coastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-family-support-group-virtual/2024-04-29/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221110T173000
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CREATED:20220218T062758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T195803Z
UID:10007585-1668096000-1668101400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Kids in Control
DESCRIPTION:Kids in Control is a virtual program held once a week\, over an 8 week period. Kids in Control provides support\, education\, coping skills\, and a safe space to talk. This program is for children who have a family member with a mental illness. Kids in Control is for participants between the ages of 8-12\, across BC. \nVisit Kids In Control for more details and referral forms. \nNew sessions begin regularly. The deadline to register for this session is September 9th\, 2022. \nTo join the list for the next program intake\, or for more information\, please contact: \nKayla Arnold\n(778) 839-1458\nkicfrasereast@bcss.org \nYvonne Dion\n(604) 353-6669\nkicabbotsford@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-kids-in-control/2022-11-10/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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CREATED:20220218T062013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T200735Z
UID:10006537-1660838400-1660845600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Youth: Teens in Control Online Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Teens in Control is a 2-day workshop held virtually. Teens in Control provides support\, education\, coping skills\, and a safe space to talk\, to youth with a family member who has a mental illness. Teens in Control is for participants between the ages of 13-18\, across BC. \nVisit Teens In Control for more details\, and referral forms. \nNew sessions begin regularly. The deadline to register for our August 11th and 18th workshop is July 29th. \nTo join the list for our next workshop\, or for more information\, please contact: \nKayla Arnold\n(778) 839-1458\nkicfrasereast@bcss.org \nYvonne Dion\n(604) 353-6669\nkicabbotsford@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-online-workshop/2022-08-18/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control,Teens in Control Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Kayla Arnold":MAILTO:frasereast@bcss.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220310T200000
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CREATED:20220307T125753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T130508Z
UID:10007613-1646938800-1646942400@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Coastal Team: Let's Talk About Disability Tax Credit and the Family Caregiver Amount
DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease join us for an evening presentation with Leona Sabbadin\, who is a partner with the Chartered Professional Accounting firm\, George & Sabbadin. Leona will discuss the Disability Tax Credit and the Family Caregiver Amount.  She will also provide an overview of the Registered Disability Savings Program (RDSP). \nPlease forward your questions in advance so Leona can be sure to address them in the material that she plans to cover. Leona would also like to extend an invitation to attend a one hour financial literacy webinar on March 3\, 2022 at noon that is hosted by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC (CPABC) where they will be discussing the Disability Tax Credit and the RDSP.  You need to register in advance for this event: \nhttps://events.eply.com/CPAFinancialLiteracyDisabilityTaxAccessingyourbenefits3365526?utm_source=enews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=finlitdisability \n  \nTO REGISTER FOR BCSS COASTAL TEAM’S EVENT WITH LEONA\, CONTACT: Hardeep\,  coastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-coastal-team-lets-talk-about-disability-tax-credit-and-the-family-caregiver-amount/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep (Fraser Region)":MAILTO:frasersouth@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T193000
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CREATED:20211118T035441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T050352Z
UID:10008672-1645725600-1645731000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Interior Region BCSS (East Kootenay & Cariboo): Strengthening Families Together - Every Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Joint East Kootenay & Cariboo Region Sessions via Zoom \nEVERY THURSDAY FOR 8 WEEKS starting January 6 – February 24\, 2022 \nFor more info and to register contact Bonnie or Bree: \nBONNIE SPENCE-VINGE\n250-464-5159 |cranbrook@bcss.org\nTO REGISTER\nBREE ODD\n250-302-9195 |cariboo@bcss.org\n**\nPlease note the first session will be 2hrs to allow for Zoom review \nJanuary SFT flyer- East Kootenay & Cariboo Region
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/interior-region-bcss-east-kootenay-cariboo-strengthening-families-together-every-thursday/2022-02-24/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Vanessa Nelson":MAILTO:cariboo@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220119T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220119T193000
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CREATED:20211103T051945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T054659Z
UID:10008664-1642617000-1642620600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Vancouver Island BCSS: Family Support Group - Bi-weekly (alternating between Tuesdays and 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. The meeting happen alternatively between Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday evenings every two weeks: \nTUESDAY\, November 2nd\, 12:30 pm \nWEDNESDAY\, November 17\, 6:30 pm \nTUESDAY\, November 30th\, 12:30 pm \nWEDNESDAY\, December 15th\, 6:30 pm \nTUESDAY\, January 4th\, 12:30 pm \nWEDNESDAY\, January 19th\, 6:30 pm \nEvent Poster \nFor additional information and a link to these Zoom meetings contact \nMelissa Trowbridge at (250)937-1403 or email centralvi@bcss.org
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/vancouver-island-family-support-group-bi-weekly-alternating-between-tuesdays-and-wednesdays/2022-01-19/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Trowbridge":MAILTO:centralvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211208T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T031549
CREATED:20210918T072355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T003717Z
UID:10008650-1638988200-1638993600@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Vancouver Island Region BCSS: Strengthening Families Together (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a family member\, caregiver or a friend caring for a loved one living with a mental illness? You are not alone! We are offering an online education course where you will learn about mental illness and how to support your loved living with a mental illness. \nWednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm from October 6\, 2021 – December 1\, 2021 \nRegistration is open for participation in the next session\, which will begin in January of 2022. \nTo register for the upcoming session (January 2022) contact: vimanager@bcss.org  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/vancouver-island-region-bcss-strengthening-families-together-virtual/2021-12-08/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Trowbridge":MAILTO:centralvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211202T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T031549
CREATED:20211201T040548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T040548Z
UID:10008673-1638439200-1638442800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Staff In-Service Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-staff-in-service-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T031549
CREATED:20211019T053715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211019T053715Z
UID:10008658-1635445800-1635453000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Members-Only Event: An Evening with Dr. Mahesh Menon
DESCRIPTION:Become a BCSS Member to attend this event. Existing BCSS Members shall receive a registration link for the event viaemail.
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-members-only-event-an-evening-with-dr-mahesh-menon/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meet and Greet,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="BCSS Events":MAILTO:events@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T031549
CREATED:20211020T032259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T032549Z
UID:10008659-1634756400-1634761800@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:BCSS Vancouver/Fraser Virtual Support Group
DESCRIPTION:BCSS will be hosting a virtual support group on Wednesday Oct 20th from 7-8:30pm. If you are a family member or friend caring for a loved one living with a mental illness\, this support group is for you. Please join us and connect with other families. Remember you are not alone!
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/bcss-vancouver-fraser-virtual-support-group/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211007T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T031549
CREATED:20210923T000908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T001029Z
UID:10008651-1633622400-1633626000@www.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Kids in Control Group (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Even though we can’t meet in person right now\, we are hearing how children still need the support of Kids in Control – now more than ever. So we’re offering Kids in Control as a eight-week online group\, covering all the same important topics. Children still learn about mental illness\, identifying feelings\, and how to take care of themselves. Most importantly\, they learn that they are not alone and are able to connect with other children who may share similar experiences. To adapt to offering online groups\, we now have smaller group sizes and invite parents and caregivers to join at the beginning and end of each session. \nThe next Kids in Control group is beginning October 7 and will run through until December 7\, weekly from 4:00pm – 5:00pm. \nFor details and to register\, please email kidsincontrol@bcss.org or call 604-270-7841. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/kids-in-control-group-virtual/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Kids & Teens in Control":MAILTO:kidsincontrol@bcss.org
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