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SUMMARY:Vancouver Island Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone \nBCSS 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 living in the Vancouver Island area. This includes the main island\, southern and northern golf islands\, and the surrounding areas. \nFamily 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\nEvery 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month\n Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST\nMeetings are online via Zoom\nFor more information or to join this family support group and receive the zoom link\, please contact: Michelle at northvi@bcss.org or 250-937-0782
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/vancouver-island-family-support-group-virtual-2/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Gallant":MAILTO:northvi@bcss.org
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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 6 weeks from May 26 – June 30 2026 at 5:00 – 7:30 PM. \nLocations: \n\nIn-Person:\n\n210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace → Contact Stephanie Gardner at (250) 922-5178 or terrace@bcss.org\n635 Mckay St. Prince Rupert → Contact Reneé Irvine at (250) 600-0164 or princerupert@bcss.org\n\n\nVirtual: Online via Zoom
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/northwest-strengthening-families-together-2/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace BC\, 210-4546 Park Avenue\, Terrace\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
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 every 3rd Tuesday of the month\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://staging.bcss.org/event/northwest-virtual-fsg-2/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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. \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://staging.bcss.org/event/prince-rupert-family-support-group-2-2-2/2026-06-16/
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: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. \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://staging.bcss.org/event/terrace-family-support-group-2/2026-06-16/
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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