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SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Virtual Strengthening Families Together
DESCRIPTION:Looking for tools to help you support your loved one with a mental illness? You are not alone. Vancouver Coastal Region is hosting a virtual Strengthening Families Together. This is a FREE six-session program for family members and caregivers. Get the opportunity to 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 virtual program will run on Wednesday evenings: January 14\, 21\, 28 & February 4\, 11 18\, 2026 from 6:00 – 8:30 PM virtually via Zoom \nPlease get in touch with Noleen at 778-836-1886 or vanrich@bcss.org if you want to join or participate.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-virtual-strengthening-families-together-jan-feb-2026/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260105T190000
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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 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 – Virtual \n\nDate: January 5\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm\nLocation: Virtual via Zoom\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Noleen at 778-836-1886 or vanrich@bcss.org
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-family-support-virtual-jan-5-2026/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100825
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SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Virtual Strengthening Families Together
DESCRIPTION:Looking for tools to help you support your loved one with a mental illness? You are not alone. Vancouver Coastal Region is hosting a virtual Strengthening Families Together. This is a free\, six-session program for family members and caregivers. Get the opportunity to 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 virtual program will run on Tuesday evenings from April 8 to May 13 from 6:00 – 8:30 pm. \nPlease get in touch with Noleen at vanrich@bcss.org if you want to join or participate.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-virtual-strengthening-families-together/2025-05-13/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Lower Mainland Strengthening Families Together
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together is a six-session program that provides knowledge\, support\, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses.  Participants learn about: \n\nEffective communications skills to help handle new challenges\nHow to deal with stigma\nHow to resist messages of self-blame\nAccess to relevant and reliable info about living with a mental illness\, including diagnosis\, treatments\, support and services\n\nStrengthening Families Together – Lower Mainland \n\nEvery Tuesday for 6 weeks starting October 8\, 2024\nTime: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm\nLocation: Italian Cultural Centre – 3075 Slocan St.Vancouver\nFor more information or to join this family support group\, please contact Noleen Mueller at +1-778-836-1886 or vanrich@bcss.org\n\n*Note: Limited seats available so registration is required. Registration will be given to first-time attendees only. Waitlist for February course accepted.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/lower-mainland-strengthening-families-together/2024-11-12/
LOCATION:Italian Cultural Centre\, 3075 Slocan St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Surrey BCSS: Strengthening Families Together – Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together\nAre you a family member\, caregiver or a friend caring for a loved one living with a mental illness? You are not alone! \nBCSS will be offering an in person Strengthening Families Together Education course in Surrey this Spring! \nDate: April 4th- May 9th (Tuesday evenings 6:00-8:30 pm) \nLocation: Guildford Recreation Centre (crafts room 2) – Address: 15105 105A Avenue\,  \nThe course will be taught for a total of 6 sessions at 2.5 hrs and is open to new or returning participants. The sessions will cover topics on: \n\nUnderstanding Mental Illness\nTreatments\nEffective Communication\nImpact on Caregivers\nSystem Supports\n\nRegistration is open and the course is free! \nPlease email or phone to register at: vanrich@bcss.org or 778-836-1886 \n(Please note times/dates may be subject to change)
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/surrey-bcss-strengthening-families-together-tuesdays/2023-05-09/
LOCATION:Guildford Recreation Centre\, 15105 105A Avenue\, Surrey\, British Columbia\, V3R 5X8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100825
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220105T032556Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Coastal Region: BCSS Strengthening Families Together
DESCRIPTION:Are you a family member\, caregiver or a friend caring for a loved one living with a mental illness? You are not alone!\nBCSS is offering online education courses that consist of two modules\, one providing information about mental illness and the second will share valuable strategies of how to support your loved one living with a mental illness. Each module will be taught through four 90 min sessions. \nTuesday at 7:00 – 8:30 pm Via Zoom\nUnderstanding Mental Illness\nModule 1: Jan 25\, and Feb 1\, 8\, 15 \nImpact of Mental Illness on the Family\nModule 2: Feb 22 and March 1\, 8\, 15 \nThe course is free. \nPlease email or phone to register with\nNoleen 778-836-1886 or vanrich@bcss.org\nBC Schizophrenia Society\nStrengthening Families Together\nONLINE EDUCATION COURSE \nSFT Poster -Coastal January 2022
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/vancouver-coastal-region-bcss-strengthening-families-together/2022-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211020T203000
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SUMMARY:BCSS Vancouver/Fraser Virtual Support Group
DESCRIPTION:BCSS will be hosting a virtual support group on Wednesday Oct 20th from 7-8:30pm. If you are a family member or friend caring for a loved one living with a mental illness\, this support group is for you. Please join us and connect with other families. Remember you are not alone!
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/bcss-vancouver-fraser-virtual-support-group/
LOCATION:BCSS – Virtual\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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SUMMARY:Vancouver/Richmond BCSS: Lunch & Learn - Tuesday July 20th
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver/Richmond team is inviting you to join us for a Lunch & Learn on Tuesday\, July 20 from 12:00pm-12:45pm for a quick talk on Mental Illness 101. This 45 minute session is for you to receive information on mental illness plus a quick Q&A! Please join us via Zoom and a link will be sent to you a few days prior. For more information\, please contact Vancouver/Richmond Educator\, Noleen at vanrich@bcss.org. \n 
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/vancouver-richmond-bcss-lunch-learn-tuesday-july-20/
LOCATION:BCSS Vancouver/Richmond – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210719T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210719T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100825
CREATED:20210701T232111Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver/Richmond BCSS: Outdoor Family Support Group- Monday July 19th
DESCRIPTION:The BCSS is offering an outdoor family support group for families in the Vancouver/Richmond area. Bring your lawn chairs\, blankets\, coffee or tea and join us for an in person family support group at the Marpole Park Community Centre which is actually called Oak Park. Meet us near the tennis courts located on the SW corner of the park close to Park Dr and Oak St near the tennis courts. We will meet on Monday July 19 from 3:00pm to 4:30 pm. \nFor families new to the support group\, this is a great place to meet and connect with other families to receive information\, education\, resources\, and the chance for you to share your own story with other caregivers if you are comfortable doing so. For more information\, please contact Vancouver/Richmond Educator\, Noleen at vanrich@bcss.org.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/vancouver-richmond-outdoor-support-group-monday-july-19/
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210607T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210607T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100825
CREATED:20210528T024332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T041223Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver/Richmond BCSS: Family Support Group – 1st Mondays
DESCRIPTION:If you are caring for a loved one living with a mental illness and feeling overwhelmed\, or would like to connect with other families\, please join our support group on Monday\, June 7 from 7:00-8:30 pm via zoom. \nThe support group will offer information\, education\, resources and chance for you to share your own story with other caregivers if you are comfortable to do so. If you are new to BCSS\, please contact vanrich@bcss.org or call 778 836-1886 for more information.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/vancouver-richmond-family-support-group-1st-mondays/
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210310T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100825
CREATED:20210114T002725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210117T063204Z
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Families Together Education Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you a family member\, caregiver or a friend caring for a loved one living with a mental illness? You are not alone! We are offering an online education course where you will learn about mental illness and how to support your loved living with a mental illness. The courses will be offered in 2 separate Modules that will cover valuable and important information for guidance and support. We are now accepting registration for our online education course. The start date is Jan 19 at 7pm.  Please see the full dates below. \nREGISTER AT: vanrich@bcss.org or by phone 778 836-1886 \nCourse will be held on Tuesdays  from 7:00-8:30 pm via Zoom. \nModule 1: Understanding Mental Illness \nJanuary 19\, 26 \nFebruary 2\,9 \nModule 2: Impact of Mental Illness on the Family \nFebruary 16\, 23 \nMarch 2\,9 \n  \n 
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/strengthening-families-together-education-course/2021-03-10/
LOCATION:BCSS Vancouver/Richmond – Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201029T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100825
CREATED:20201016T081030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T081029Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver BCSS: Concurrent Disorders Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for families supporting people with concurrent disorders (i.e. mental illness and substance use). \nPresented by Margaret\, BCSS Powell River Educator \nPlease register with Noleen at vanrich@bcss.org or call 778-836-1886
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/vancouver-bcss-concurrent-disorders-workshop/
LOCATION:BCSS Vancouver/Richmond – Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201026T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100825
CREATED:20201016T074750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T080518Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver BCSS: Family Support Group
DESCRIPTION:A monthly family support group for parents\, partners\, siblings\, and anyone who has a loved one living with schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, obsessive-compulsive disorder\, anxiety disorders\, or any other serious mental illness. \n7:00 – 8:30pm \nPlease contact Noleen 778-836-1886 or vanrich@bcss.org for more details and to register.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/vancouver-bcss-family-support-group-2nd-tuesday-2020-10-13/2020-10-26/
LOCATION:BCSS Vancouver/Richmond – Virtual
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200921T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100825
CREATED:20191213T111529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201017T051315Z
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SUMMARY:Richmond BCSS: Family Support Group – 3rd Monday
DESCRIPTION:A monthly family support group for parents\, partners\, siblings\, and anyone who has a loved one living with schizophrenia\, bipolar disorder\, depression\, obsessive-compulsive disorder\, anxiety disorders\, or any other serious mental illness. \nWest Richmond Community Centre\n9180 No. 1 Rd\, Richmond\n3rd Monday of the month (with the exception of the 1st mtg on February 24\, 2020)\n(Note: also support groups in July & August)\n7:00 – 8:30pm \nPlease contact Noleen @ 778-836-1886 or email vanrich@bcss.org for more details and to register.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/richmond-bcss-family-support-group-3rd-monday/2020-09-21/
LOCATION:West Richmond Community Centre\, 9180 No. 1 Rd\, Richmond\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Family Support Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200427T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100825
CREATED:20191213T113709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T040526Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver/Richmond BCSS: Strengthening Families Together Course (Starts January 2020)
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening Families Together\nFREE Education Course (10 sessions)\n*** Family Members only ***\nTopics covered: \n\nWhat is Mental Illness?\nThe Brain & the Causes of Mental Illness\nSchizophrenia\nMood & Anxiety Disorders\nMental Illness\, Alcohol\, and Drug Use & Criminal Behaviour\nTreating Mental Illness\nLiving with Mental Illness\nCoping as a Family\nUnderstanding the Mental Health System\nAdvocacy & Developing a Support Network\n\n  \nTwo Locations to choose from:\n\nMarpole Community Centre\nTuesday evenings starting January 28th\n7:00 – 9:00pm\nPlease register with Catherine @ vaneducator@bcss.org / 604-679-0101\n\n  \n\nWest Richmond Community Centre\nMonday evenings starting January 27th\n7:00 – 9:00pm\nPlease register with Noleen @ vanrich@bcss.org / 778-836-1886\n\nThe course is free; however\, you MUST pre-register.
URL:https://staging.bcss.org/event/vancouver-richmond-bcss-strengthening-families-together-course-starts-january-2020/2020-04-27/
CATEGORIES:Strengthening Families Together
ORGANIZER;CN="Noleen Mueller":MAILTO:vanrich@bcss.org
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