BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//BC Schizophrenia Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.bcss.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BC Schizophrenia Society
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Vancouver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Edmonton
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20240310T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20241103T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20250309T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20251102T080000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:MDT
DTSTART:20260308T090000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:MST
DTSTART:20261101T080000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20240101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251001T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20251208T191138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T191217Z
UID:10011840-1759334400-1759339800@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Teens In Control Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:Teens In Control Drop-in sessions give youth an opportunity to stay connected with their peers and receive ongoing support. Past participants of our TIC workshops are invited to join our virtual drop-in group. Visit BCSS Youth for more details. \nTo join the list for our drop-in groups\, or for more information\, please contact: \nAmber Miner\n(604) 442-7082\nfrasernorth@bcssyouth.org \nMary Beth Hall\n(236) 335-0917\nmanager@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-teens-in-control-drop-in-session-2/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20250827T225936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T211100Z
UID:10012769-1759429800-1759435200@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:South Vancouver Island Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Vancouver Island 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. \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held on every other Thursdays.\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Please contact us for location\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Katie Nickerson at vimanager@bcss.org or Julia Gillis at victoria@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/south-vancouver-island-family-support-group-2025-2-2-2-2/2025-10-02/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Gillis":MAILTO:victoria@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20250929T173818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T173819Z
UID:10012738-1759777200-1759782600@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Virtual Family Support Group
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.  \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. \nFor the Zoom link\, please contact: \nHardeep Thind\n604-787-1814\ncoastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-virtual-family-support-group-2-3/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20250918T224449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T234457Z
UID:10012839-1759838400-1759842000@staging.bcss.org
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• Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month\n• Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST\n• Meetings are online via Zoom\n• For more information or to join this family support group and receive the zoom link\, please contact Carolyn McCarthy at northvi@bcss.org or 250-937-0782 or Julia Gillis at Victoria@bcss.org or 236-638-5516.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/virtual-vancouver-island-family-support-group/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolyn McCarthy":MAILTO:northvi@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20251008T195158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T212831Z
UID:10012128-1759851000-1759856400@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Nanaimo Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Vancouver Island 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.   \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\n1st Tuesday of each month\nTime: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm\n\nLocation: Vancouver Island Regional Library [Nanaimo North Study Room] – 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC V9T 5M4\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Christine Riddell at 250-937-1403 or centralvi@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/nanaimo-family-support-group-2-2-4/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Regional Library\, 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:vimanager@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251008T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20251208T191411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T191433Z
UID:10013225-1759939200-1759944600@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Kids and Tweens In Control Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:Kids and Tweens In Control Drop-in sessions give youth an opportunity to stay connected with their peers and receive ongoing support. Past participants of our KIC and TWiC workshops are invited to join our virtual drop-in group. Visit BCSS Youth for more details. \nTo join the list for our drop-in groups\, or for more information\, please contact: \nAmber Miner\n(604) 442-7082\nfrasernorth@bcssyouth.org \nMary Beth Hall\n(236) 335-0917\nmanager@bcssyouth.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/bcss-youth-kids-and-tweens-in-control-drop-in-session-2/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control,Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20240527T215007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T215007Z
UID:10011169-1760466600-1760473800@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:East Kootenay Virtual 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 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. \nFamily Support Group – Virtual \n\nThe support group will be held every 2nd Tuesday of the month\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm MST\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Bonnie Spence-Vinge at intmanager@bcss.org\n\n  \n 
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/east-kootenay-fsg-2-2/2025-10-14/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20251008T194917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T194918Z
UID:10010268-1760637600-1760643000@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Nanaimo Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Vancouver Island 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.   \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\n3rd Thursday of each month\nTime: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm\n\nLocation: Bowen Park Complex Room 2 – 500 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Christine Riddell at 250-937-1403 or centralvi@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/nanaimo-family-support-group-3/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:500 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\, Bowen Park Complex Room 2 - 500 Bowen Road\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:vimanager@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20250827T225936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T211100Z
UID:10012770-1760639400-1760644800@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:South Vancouver Island Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Vancouver Island 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. \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held on every other Thursdays.\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Please contact us for location\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Katie Nickerson at vimanager@bcss.org or Julia Gillis at victoria@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/south-vancouver-island-family-support-group-2025-2-2-2-2/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Gillis":MAILTO:victoria@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20251009T213928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T213929Z
UID:10012776-1760639400-1760644800@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Cowichan Region Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Cowichan 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. \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThis meeting meets the third Thursday of each month\, except September.\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Cowichan Community Centre – Quamichan Room\, 2/F\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Janet Simpson-Cooke at cowichan@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/cowichan-region-family-support-group-2-2-2/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Cowichan Community Centre – Quamichan Room\, 2/F\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, BC\, Cowichan Community Centre – Quamichan Room\, 2/F\, 2687 James Street\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Simpson-Cooke":MAILTO:cowichan@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20240418T202230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T210905Z
UID:10010701-1760706000-1760713200@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Creston 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. \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held on the third Friday of each month\nTime: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PST\nLocation: Erickson Covenant Church\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Bonnie Spence-Vinge at intmanager@bcss.org\n\n  \n 
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/creston-family-support-group-3/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Erickson Covenant Church\, 4017 Canyon-Lister Road\, Erickson\, B.C.\, V0B1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20250109T205334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T162823Z
UID:10012745-1760986800-1760992200@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS 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.  \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 – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held every 3rd Monday of the month\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Marpole Community Centre – 990 W 59 Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Hardeep Thind at 604-787-1814 or coastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-family-support-group-4/2025-10-20/
LOCATION:Marpole Community Centre\, 990 West 59th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20250918T224449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T234457Z
UID:10012840-1761048000-1761051600@staging.bcss.org
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• Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month\n• Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST\n• Meetings are online via Zoom\n• For more information or to join this family support group and receive the zoom link\, please contact Carolyn McCarthy at northvi@bcss.org or 250-937-0782 or Julia Gillis at Victoria@bcss.org or 236-638-5516.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/virtual-vancouver-island-family-support-group/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Carolyn McCarthy":MAILTO:northvi@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20251007T233958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T235239Z
UID:10009850-1761069600-1761075000@staging.bcss.org
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: 330 Third Ave West (Board Room)\, Prince Rupert\, BC\, V8J 1L4\n\nYou can also join virtually if you’re unable to attend in person. \nFor more information\, contact Reneé Morven (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-2-2/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:330 Third Ave West\, Board Room\, Prince Rupert\, BC\, V8J 1L4\, 330 Third Ave West\, Board Room\, Prince Rupert\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Renee Morven":MAILTO:princerupert@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20251007T234145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T235600Z
UID:10012864-1761069600-1761075000@staging.bcss.org
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 Morven (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/2025-10-21/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20251007T234639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T235301Z
UID:10011273-1761069600-1761075000@staging.bcss.org
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 Morven (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/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20251105T183150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T183459Z
UID:10013110-1761156000-1761165000@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Interior Region Strengthening Families Together – Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. \nParticipating 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 the impact of substance use. Sessions cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. \nParticipants also learn about the mental health system in BC — including how it works and who is involved\, as well as what happens when a person becomes involved with the criminal justice system. Through discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn about how to access BCSS Family Support Groups available across the province. \nInterior Region Strengthening Families Together – Virtual \n\nSessions are scheduled every Wednesday from October 13 – November 26\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information\, kindly contact Reasha Wolfe & Rachael Ernst\n\n 
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/interior-region-strengthening-families-together-virtual/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20251009T165214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T165214Z
UID:10013002-1761220800-1761224400@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Schizophrenia Awareness & Learning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Schizophrenia Awareness & Learning Workshop\nThursday\, October 23\, 2025 | 12:00–1:00 PM\ntheDock – 722 Cormorant St\, Victoria \nThis workshop\, led by Abdul Kareem Shabazz—an Islamic motivational speaker and mental health advocate with lived experience of schizophrenia—is designed to raise awareness and build understanding of schizophrenia in the workplace. \nThrough personal storytelling\, education\, and interactive dialogue\, the session will: \n\nRaise awareness and reduce stigma around schizophrenia and other mental health conditions in professional environments.\nCreate a safe\, inclusive space where employees and employers can engage in open\, respectful conversation.\nConnect participants to resources and support services available through the BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) and community partnerships.\n\nThis program emphasizes that with the right supports\, individuals living with schizophrenia can thrive\, contribute meaningfully\, and bring valuable perspectives to the workplace. \nRegister here.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/schizophrenia-awareness-learning-workshop-victoria-bc/
LOCATION:theDock – 722 Cormorant St\, Victoria\, 722 Cormorant St\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20250807T163222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T163338Z
UID:10012749-1761246000-1761251400@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS 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.  \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. \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held Thursday evenings on the following dates: September 18 (Room 418) | October 23 (Room 401) | November 2 (Room 401)\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Central City Library – 10350 University Dr\, Surrey\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Hardeep Thind at 604-787-1814 or coastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-family-support-group-6-2/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Central City Library\, 10350 University Dr\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20250401T235112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T224615Z
UID:10012084-1761588000-1761595200@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Kelowna 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. \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held on the 4th Monday of each month\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST\nLocation: Will be provided after registration\nPlease reach out to Rachael Ernst at okanagan@bcss.org before attending the family support group to confirm attendance and provide access to the meeting room.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/kelowna-family-support-group/2025-10-27/
LOCATION:H2O Adventure + Fitness Center\, 4075 Gordon Dr\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1W 5J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachael Ernst":MAILTO:okanagan@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251027T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20251212T183139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T183313Z
UID:10013240-1761588000-1761595200@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Nelson Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS West Kooteney 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 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 – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held every 4th Monday of the month\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nSession to be held via Zoom\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Reasha Wolfe at westkootenay@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/nelson-family-support-group-virtual-2/2025-10-27/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20240417T060326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191952Z
UID:10010208-1761676200-1761681600@staging.bcss.org
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-3/2025-10-28/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20250526T183509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T164031Z
UID:10012739-1761678000-1761683400@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Virtual Family Support Group
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.  \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. \nFor the Zoom link\, please contact: \nHardeep Thind\n604-787-1814\ncoastmanager@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-virtual-family-support-group-2/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Hardeep Thind":MAILTO:coastmanager@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20251105T183150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T183459Z
UID:10013111-1761760800-1761769800@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Interior Region Strengthening Families Together – Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. \nParticipating 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 the impact of substance use. Sessions cover communication skills\, stress management tools\, self-care planning\, crisis planning\, and family advocacy. \nParticipants also learn about the mental health system in BC — including how it works and who is involved\, as well as what happens when a person becomes involved with the criminal justice system. Through discussion and group exercises\, families build supportive connections with others who share similar experiences and learn about how to access BCSS Family Support Groups available across the province. \nInterior Region Strengthening Families Together – Virtual \n\nSessions are scheduled every Wednesday from October 13 – November 26\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information\, kindly contact Reasha Wolfe & Rachael Ernst\n\n 
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/interior-region-strengthening-families-together-virtual/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20250903T191849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T164647Z
UID:10013064-1761762600-1761768000@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:North Vancouver Island Family Support Group - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone \nBCSS 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 Island area. This includes Alert Bay\, Campbell River\, Comox\, Cortes Island\, Courtenay\, Cumberland\, Denman Island\, Gold River\, Hornby Island\, Kyuquot\, Port Alice\, Port Hardy\, Port McNeill\, Sointula\, Tahsis\, and 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\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm PST\nMeetings are online via Zoom\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact  Katie Nickerson at vimanager@bcss.org or 250-686-8422
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/north-vancouver-island-family-support-group-virtual/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20250514T214204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T215356Z
UID:10013396-1761762600-1761769800@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Prince George Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS Prince George 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. \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nDate: Monthly on the 4th Wednesday\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Room 1069\, Charles J. McCaffray Hall\, University Hospital of Northern BC\, 3333 University Way\, Prince George\, BC \nFor more information please contact Michelle at  250-613-3040 or pgeducator@bcss.org\n\n 
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/prince-george-family-support-group/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:University Hospital of Northern British Columbia\, 3333 University Way\, Prince George\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ellerton":MAILTO:pgeducator@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T102302
CREATED:20250827T225936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T211100Z
UID:10012771-1761849000-1761854400@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:South Vancouver Island Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone  \nBCSS Vancouver Island 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. \nFamily Support Group – In-Person \n\nThe support group will be held on every other Thursdays.\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Please contact us for location\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Katie Nickerson at vimanager@bcss.org or Julia Gillis at victoria@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/south-vancouver-island-family-support-group-2025-2-2-2-2/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Gillis":MAILTO:victoria@bcss.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR