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SUMMARY:Vancouver Island Virtual LEAP Workshop
DESCRIPTION:LEAP (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner®) is a set of evidence-based practices that create therapeutic alliances and trusting relationships with people suffering from severe mental illness. Designed to build and strengthen mutual respect\, it helps people who are non-adherent\, or partially adherent\, to become more cooperative and engaged in treatment and services\, including medication\, psychotherapy\, psychosocial programs\, club houses\, peer-support\, and supervised housing. \nJoin us for an interactive virtual workshop to learn and practice the method. \n\nDate: Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 PM\nLocation: Virtual / Online\nShould you wish to join\, kindly contact Janet Simpson-Cooke at cowichan@bcss.org or 250-466-9073
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/vancouver-island-virtual-leap-workshop-2/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Educational Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Simpson-Cooke":MAILTO:cowichan@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Salt Spring Island Family Support Group
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 Group for family members and caregivers in Salt Spring Island 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. These 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: Tuesday\, January 13\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 5:30 PM PST\nLocation: Lady Minto Hospital – Portable: 135 Crofton Road\, Salt Spring Island\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Janet at 250-466-9073 or cowichan@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/salt-spring-island-family-support-group/
LOCATION:Lady Minto Hospital – Portable\, 135 Crofton Road\, Salt Spring Island\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Simpson-Cooke":MAILTO:cowichan@bcss.org
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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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SUMMARY:BCSS Vancouver Island Region: Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:BCSS is running FSGs in Cowichan on the following dates: \nMarch 16\,  4:00 – 5:30 pm: Salt Spring island  \nLocation: 129 Hereford Ave\, Salt Spring Island \n March 23\,   6:30 – 8:00 pm: Duncan  \nLocation: Cowichan Family Life office–after hours Evans Street\, second alcove\, Duncan BC \nSESSIONS MAY COVER VARIOUS TOPICS\, INCLUDING: \n\nsupport and empathy from other family members\ntechniques for improved communication\nhow to access community resources\, mental health services\, and after-hours support
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/bcss-vancouver-island-region-family-support-group/2022-03-23/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Janet Simpson-Cooke":MAILTO:cowichan@bcss.org
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