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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• 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 Julia Gillis at victoria@bcss.org or 236-638-5516.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/virtual-vancouver-island-family-support-group-2/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Gillis":MAILTO:victoria@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251202T153000
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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-2-2-4/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:Vancouver Island Regional Library\, 6250 Hammond Bay Road\, Nanaimo\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Riddell":MAILTO:vimanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T190708Z
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SUMMARY:Facing Challenges and Learning New Skills Workshop Series - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome — come to one or all of the workshops! \n\nSessions are scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday from November 18 – December 4\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Michelle Ellerton at pgeducator@bcss.org or 250-613-3040\n\nTopics for the following dates: \n\nNovember 18: Self-care — what it means for you. We’ll explore how self-care can look different for everyone and create a personalized self-care plan.\nNovember 20: Inner dialogue — understanding and changing negative self-talk. Learn practical tools to shift your inner voice.\nNovember 25: Setting healthy boundaries — learn what healthy boundaries look like and practice setting them in a safe\, supportive space.\nNovember 28: Protecting your boundaries — what to do when you or others push past your limits.\nDecember 2: Enabling vs. supporting — understand the difference\, explore whether you may be enabling a loved one\, and learn how to offer healthy\, supportive help instead.\nDecember 4: Trust and forgiveness — explore how to rebuild trust\, let go of past hurts\, and move forward with compassion.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/facing-challenges-and-learning-new-skills-workshop-series-virtual/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ellerton":MAILTO:pgeducator@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251203T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T191217Z
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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-2/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Teens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251204T193000
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CREATED:20251105T185740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T190708Z
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SUMMARY:Facing Challenges and Learning New Skills Workshop Series - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome — come to one or all of the workshops! \n\nSessions are scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday from November 18 – December 4\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Michelle Ellerton at pgeducator@bcss.org or 250-613-3040\n\nTopics for the following dates: \n\nNovember 18: Self-care — what it means for you. We’ll explore how self-care can look different for everyone and create a personalized self-care plan.\nNovember 20: Inner dialogue — understanding and changing negative self-talk. Learn practical tools to shift your inner voice.\nNovember 25: Setting healthy boundaries — learn what healthy boundaries look like and practice setting them in a safe\, supportive space.\nNovember 28: Protecting your boundaries — what to do when you or others push past your limits.\nDecember 2: Enabling vs. supporting — understand the difference\, explore whether you may be enabling a loved one\, and learn how to offer healthy\, supportive help instead.\nDecember 4: Trust and forgiveness — explore how to rebuild trust\, let go of past hurts\, and move forward with compassion.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/facing-challenges-and-learning-new-skills-workshop-series-virtual/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Ellerton":MAILTO:pgeducator@bcss.org
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CREATED:20240417T045126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T190038Z
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SUMMARY:Nelson Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a friend or family member living with mental illness? – You are not alone. \nBCSS West Kooteney 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 2nd Monday of the month\nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Nelson United Church –  602 Silica St\, Nelson\, BC\, V1L 4N1\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-bcss-family-support-group-2nd-mondays-2/2025-12-08/
LOCATION:Nelson United Church\, 602 Silica St\, Nelson\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251209T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T215007Z
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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-2-2/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Bonnie Spence-Vinge":MAILTO:intmanager@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251209T203000
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CREATED:20250526T183509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T164031Z
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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-2/2025-12-09/
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:20251210T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T215341Z
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SUMMARY:Caregivers (Dementia) Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you overwhelmed? Don’t know where to turn for help?  If you are caregiving for a loved one who suffers from any form of dementia (including Alzheimer’s)\, we meet monthly to bring caregivers together to share the common challenges of caring for an aging parent or spouse suffering from dementia. \n\nDate: 2nd Wednesday of the month\nTime: 1:30 – 3:30 pm\nLocation: Court House – Main Floor – 3793 Alfred Avenue\, Smithers\, BC\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Clara Donnelly at bulkleyvalley@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/caregivers-support-group-dementia/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Court House – Main Floor – 3793 Alfred Avenue\, Smithers\, BC\, 3793 Alfred Avenue\, Smithers\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Clara%C2%A0Donnelly":MAILTO:bulkleyvalley@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251210T173000
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CREATED:20251208T191539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T191540Z
UID:10013227-1765382400-1765387800@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Kids In Control Drop-In Session
DESCRIPTION:Kids 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-2-2/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Kids In Control,Tweens in Control
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Beth Hall":MAILTO:manager@bcssyouth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
CREATED:20251127T170637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T173002Z
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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 250-686-8422 and Julia Gillis at victoria@bcss.org or 236-638-5516
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/south-vancouver-island-family-support-group-2025-2-2-2-2-2/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Gillis":MAILTO:victoria@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
CREATED:20251212T184243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T184324Z
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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 – Virtual \n\nThe support group will be held December 15\, 2025\nTime: 6:00 pm – 7:30 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-3/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Reasha Wolfe":MAILTO:westkootenay@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
CREATED:20251105T184139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T220615Z
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SUMMARY:Haida Gwaii Dementia Care Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Are you overwhelmed? Don’t know where to turn for help?  If you are caregiving for a loved one who suffers from any form of dementia (including Alzheimer’s)\, we meet monthly to bring caregivers together to share the common challenges of caring for an aging parent or spouse suffering from dementia. \nA safe space for families and care partners to share\, learn and connect. Sweet treats and good company provided. \nHaida Gwaii Dementia Care Support Group – In-Person \n\nSessions are scheduled every third Monday\nTime: 6:30 – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Seniors Room (beside the library) – 138 Bay St.\, Daajing Giids \nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Shelley Braun at haidagwaii@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/haida-gwaii-dementia-care-support-group/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:Daajing  Giidsv – Seniors Room next to the Daajing Giids Library\, 138 Bay St\,\, Daajing Giidsv\, BC\, V0T 1S0
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Shelley Braun":MAILTO:haidagwaii@bcss.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
CREATED:20250109T205334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T162823Z
UID:10012747-1765825200-1765830600@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-4/2025-12-15/
LOCATION:Marpole Community Centre\, 990 West 59th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
CREATED:20251103T210258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T210838Z
UID:10012844-1765886400-1765890000@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 Julia Gillis at victoria@bcss.org or 236-638-5516.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/virtual-vancouver-island-family-support-group-2/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Gillis":MAILTO:victoria@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
CREATED:20251007T233958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T235239Z
UID:10009852-1765908000-1765913400@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-2-2/2025-12-16/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
CREATED:20251007T234145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T235600Z
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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 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/2025-12-16/
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251216T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
CREATED:20251007T234639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T235301Z
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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 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/2025-12-16/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Gardner":MAILTO:terrace@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
CREATED:20251008T194917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T194918Z
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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-3/2025-12-18/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
CREATED:20251009T213928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T213929Z
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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-2-2-2/2025-12-18/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
CREATED:20240418T202230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T210905Z
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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-3/2025-12-19/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
CREATED:20250401T235112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T224615Z
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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/2025-12-22/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
CREATED:20240417T060326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191952Z
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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-3/2025-12-23/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251229T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
CREATED:20251128T183403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T183403Z
UID:10013151-1767033000-1767038400@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 Vancouver Island Region is running a virtual Family Support Groups for family members and close friends who are supporting a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness. It’s open to families in and around Comox Valley\, Campbell River\, Powell River\, Port Hardy\, Port Alice\, Port McNeill\, Quadra\, Cortez\, Denman\, and Hornby Islands. 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 – Online / Virtual \n\nDate: Monday\, December 29\, 2025\nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Online via Zoom\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Nicole Parekh at northvi@bcss.org or 250-937-0782
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/north-vancouver-island-family-support-group-virtual-3/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Parekh":MAILTO:northvi@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251230T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251230T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100425
CREATED:20251104T221326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T221326Z
UID:10013097-1767110400-1767115800@staging.bcss.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Mental Health Family Support Program is every last Tuesday of the month. \nThis event is from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm at 3862-B Broadway Avenue\, Smithers\, BC.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/mental-health-family-support-group-3/2025-12-30/
LOCATION:3862-B Broadway Avenue\, Smithers\, BC V0J 2N0\, 3862-B Broadway Avenue\, Smithers\, BC V0J 2N0\, Smithers\, BC\, V0J 2N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Clara%C2%A0Donnelly":MAILTO:bulkleyvalley@bcss.org
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