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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together - Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together (SFT) is a 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 services and resources available across the province. \nStrengthening Families Together – Victoria (In-Person) \n\nDate: Saturdays – November 7\, 14\, and 21\, 2026\nTime: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm\nLocation: G. R. Pearkes Rec Centre\, 3100 Tillicum Rd.\, Victoria\, BC\nFor more information or to register\, please contact Katie Nickerson at vimanager@bcss.org 
URL:https://www.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-victoria/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:G. R. Pearkes Rec Centre\, 3100 Tillicum Rd.\, Victoria\, BC\, 3100 Tillicum Rd.\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
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