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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-2/2026-06-23/
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:Okanagan/Thompson-Nicola Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS Interior Region is running a joint virtual Family Support Group for family members and friends within the Okanagan and Thompson-Nicola regions\, 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 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. \nThis meeting will take place over Zoom\, please connect with either educator to receive more information and the Zoom link. \nFamily Support Group – Virtual \n\nThe support group will be held every 4th Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 PM\nMeetings are online via Zoom and registration is required.\nFor more information or to participate\, please contact:\n\nRachael Ernst\, Okanagan Educator\, okanagan@bcss.org\nAnkit Mahawadi\, Thompson-Nicola Educator\, thompsonnicola@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/okanagan-thompson-nicola-family-support-group-virtual/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachael Ernst":MAILTO:okanagan@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Cranbrook Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Interior Region is running in-person 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 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  \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held every fourth Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Cranbrook District Teachers Association Office – #304 – 105 – 9th Avenue South\, Cranbrook\, BC V1C 2M1\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Bonnie Spence-Vinge at intmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/cranbrook-family-support-group-3/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Cranbrook District Teachers Association Office\, #304 – 105 – 9th Avenue South\, Cranbrook\, BC\, V1C 2M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Virtual Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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.  \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 severe and persistent mental illness. \n\nDates: April 7 & 27\, May 12 & 25\, June 8 & 23\, July 13 & 28\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\n\nFor the Zoom link\, please contact Hardeep Thind at 604-787-1814 or coastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-virtual-family-support-group-4/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
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