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Monthly Family Support Meetings
If you don’t see a family support group in your area, you may wish to contact your local BCSS Educator, who may know of local groups not yet listed here. We also offer online support groups which have a friendly facilitator and are available wherever you are. To send updates to information on this list, please contactonlinesupport@bcss.org
Abbotsford – BCSS Regional Family Support Group – Last Tuesdays
Last Tuesday of the month, 7:00, @ Library 107, Centennial Park Elementary School 2527 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford. Info: 1 888 888 0029 email: francesca@bcss.org
Abbotsford – FORCE – Group for Parents of Children/Youth – 1st Mondays
First Monday of each month (Unless stat. holiday), 7-9 PM, @ #109-32885 Ventura Ave. Abbotsford, BC. Info: 604-878-3400 or abbotsfordforce@yahoo.com
Abbotsford – MDA – Mood Disorders Family Support Group – 1st and 3rd Thursdays
1st and 3rd Thursday of the Month, 7-9 pm @ 2420 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford. Info: Christine 604-854-9404
BC-Wide – BCSS – Adult Children of Persons with a Mental Illness Support
Available at www.reachingfamiliesproject.org
BC-Wide – BCSS – Same-sex partners of persons with a mental illness support
Available at www.reachingfamiliesproject.org
BC-Wide – BCSS – Siblings of Persons with a Mental Illness Group
Available at www.reachingfamiliesproject.org
BC-Wide – FORCE – ‘In the Know’ Info Sessions for Parents – 2nd Wednesdays
2nd Wednesday of the month 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Email forceintheknow@gmail.com or call 250-833-6100 to register for any of the 3 options.
Burns Lake – BCSS – Family Support Group – 1st Mondays
6:30-8pm 1st Monday of month @ MURIEL MOULD NEIGHBOURHOOD LEARNING CENTRE Room #113-270 9th Ave. Info: 250-692-7500
Burns Lake – BCSS – Family Support Group – 1st Tuesdays
1st Tuesday of the month, 12 – 1:30 PM. #113 – 270 Ninth Avenue. 250-692-7500
Chilliwack – BCSS – Caring and Sharing Family Support Group – 1st Tuesdays
1st Tuesday of the Month, 7-8:30 pm @ Communitas Supportive Care Society (in the Cascade Centre Mall) #18 – 45966 Yale Road
Chilliwack – BCSS – Every Wednesday
Every Wednesday 6:30 – 8:00pm Chilliwack General Hospital , Psychiatry department
Chilliwack – BCSS – Info Session 2nd and 4th Thursdays
2nd / 4th Thursday of every month 6:00 – 7:30pm Information session at 45600 Menholm Rd. ~ Psychiatry Group room Chilliwack General Hospital
Chilliwack – FORCE – Parents of Children Group – 1st Wednesdays
First Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8:30 PM on School St. behind the Tim Hortons. Chilliwack Info: chris.whiteway@gmail.com or 604-858-8740
Coquitlam / TriCities – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Mondays
2nd Monday of the Month, 7:30 pm @ 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam in the McGee Room. Info: Dave 1-877-717-5518 familysupportandrespite@bcss.org
Delta – CHMA – Family Support Group – 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
Second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 7:00-8:30 pm @ 5800 Mountain View Boulevard, Ladner. Info: 604-943-1878.
Delta – MDA – Family Support Group – 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7 – 9pm @ MDA office, Delta Hospital (Education Rm), 5800 Mountain View Blvd Info: 604-873-0103
Fort St. John – BCSS – Breakfast Support Group – 1st Fridays
First Friday of every month, 7:30 a.m. @ Mondo Restaurant, 10403 100 Ave, Fort St. John : Julie Kornelsen 250-261-9189
Fort St. John – BCSS – Evening Support Group – 3rd Wednesday
3rd Wednesday of every month, 7 pm @ 9410-104 Avenue, Fort St. John. Information: Julie Kornelsen 250-261-9189
Fraser Lake – BCSS – Family Support Group – 4th Thursday
fourth Thursday, 10:30 AM – 12 noon @ 364 McMillian Drive. Info: 250-692-7500
Fraser Lake – BCSS – Education Workshop & Discussion Group – 4th Thursdays
4th Thursday of the month, 2-4 PM or 1-3 PM. #130 Chowsunket Road or Stellant’en Health Office. 250-962-7500
1st Thursday of the month. 2 – 4 PM. Granisle Health Centre. 250-692-7500
Kamloops – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Tuesdays
2nd Tuesdays of the month, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.@ Mental Health & Addictions, North Shore Campus, 126 King St., Kamloops. Info: Gail Bagri at 250-319-7667 or gbagri@bcss.org
Kamloops – BCSS – Support and Information Sessions
By appointment @1 South at the Royal Inland Hospital (311 Columbia Street, Kamloops). Info: Gail 250-319-7667
Kamloops – CMHA – Family Support Group – 2nd Mondays
2nd Monday of the Month, 6-8 p.m.@857 Seymour Street (The Clubhouse),Kamloops. Info: 250-319-7667 or christa.haywoodfarmer@cmha.bc.ca.
Kelowna – BCSS – Family Support Group – 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
2nd & 4th Wednesdays @ Kelowna BCSS Office Info: 250.868.3119 to register or email: bcsskel@shaw.ca
Kelowna – CMHA – Take a Break Family Support Group – 1st and 2nd Tuesdays
1st and 2nd Tuesdays of the month 10-12pm Registration: Family Navigator at 250-861-3644 or familynav.kelowna@cmha.bc.ca
Keremeos – BCSS – Family Support Group 1st Fridays
1st Friday of every month Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ Keremeos Info and location: BCSS-Penticton 250-493-7338 bcsspenticton@shaw.ca
Ladner/Tsaw – MDA/CMHA – Mood Disorders Family Support Group – 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 7-9 pm, @ the CMHA office, 14 – 1835 – 56th St., Tsawwassen. Info: Judy (604) 943-1878
Langley – BCSS – Family Information Sessions
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month, except for statutory holidays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. @Marion Ward Pavilion, south of the Main entrance to Langley Memorial Hospital Info: Ki Speer 604-368-7214 kikic@bcss.org
Langley – BCSS – Family Support Group – 1st Mondays
1st Monday of every month, 7-9 pm @ Langley Stepping Stones (20101 Michaud Crescent) Info: Ki Speer 604-368-7214 kikic@bcss.org
Maple Ridge – BCSS – Family Support Group – 3rd Tuesdays
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 7pm @ The Family Education and Support Center, 22554 Lougheed Hwy, Maple Ridge. Info: kikic@bcss.org 604-720-3935 or 1-877-717-5518
McBride – BCSS – Family Support Group – last Wednesdays
Last Wednesday of the month. 7:30 – 9 PM. McBride Health Clinic. 250-569-2637
Nanaimo – BCSS – Share & Care Family Support Group – 2nd and 4th Mondays
Second and fourth Mondays of each month , 7pm at Chapters Starbucks, Nanaimo. Call or email before attending your first meeting: 250-753-9923 or bcssnanaimo@telus.net
Nelson – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Thursdays
2nd Thursday of each month, 7pm @ the Clubhouse, 818 Vernon Street., Nelson.
New Westminster/Burnaby – BCSS – Family Support Group – 3rd Thursdays
3rd Thursday of every month, 7-9pm @ Royal Columbian Hospital – Sherbrooke Centre (260 Sherbrooke Street) Conference Room #2 Info: Dave 604-523-1072
Oliver – BCSS – Weekly mental illness family support group
Weekly on Thursdays 10:30am -1pm @ Park Drive Church Info: 250-493-7338 bcsspenticton@shaw.ca
Online Support Groups for Family / Supporters
Visit www.reachingfamiliesproject.org to participate in our online support groups for family members and supporters. The support group coordinator is available to answer your questions about services and supporting a loved one with a mental illness.
Penticton – BCSS – Brown Bag Family Support Group – Mondays
Mondays 1-2 pm @ Department of Psychiatry Mood Disorder Clinic, Penticton Regional Hospital Info: bcsspenticton@shaw.ca
Penticton – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Thursdays
2nd Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. @#118-246 Martin Street, Penticton Info at 250-493-7338
Prince George – BCSS – Family Support Group – 1st Thursdays
1st Thursday of the month. 6:30 – 8 PM. #320 – 1600 Third Avenue. 250-561-8033.
Prince George – BCSS – Meet ‘n Greet – Wednesdays
6:30-7:30 PM University Hospital of Northern British Columbia, 1475 Edmonton Street, 4th Floor ‘old’ section – Room 418 Info: 250-561-8033
Prince Rupert – BCSS – Family Support Group – 3rd Wednesday
6:30-9pm (excluding July, August and December) @ Community Enrichment Society boardroom – 710 Fraser Street Use the back entrance Info: terrace@bcss.org 250-635-8206
Princeton – BCSS – 2nd Tuesday
2nd Tuesday by appointment Info: 250-493-7338 or email bcsspenticton@shaw.ca
Quesnel – BCSS – FAMILIES Support Group – 1st Thursday
7-8:30 PM First Thursday @ Books & Co Info: 250-316-4111
Quesnel – BCSS – Family Support Group – 4th Tuesdays
4th Tuesday of every month, 7:00 – 8:30 pm @GR Baker Memorial Hospital board room, 543 Front Street, Quesnel Info: Lynn 250-992-7807
Richmond – CMHA – Chinese Family Support Group – 2nd Saturdays
2nd Saturday of the month, @ Caring Place Room 350 or 345, 7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond Info: Bessie Wang 604-276-834 ext. 12
Salmon Arm – FORCE – Parent Networking and Support Group – 3rd Wednesdays
3rd Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm Family Resource Centre, 181 Trans-Canada Highway NE (corner of Alexander Street and the highway), Salmon Arm. Info: Monicasalmonarmforce@gmail.com or 250-833-6100.
Smithers – Consumer & Family Initiatives Committee – 2nd Thursdays
Second Thursday of every month, 10:30-12:00 p.m. @ BCSS Office, 3876 Broadway Ave, Smithers.
Smithers – BCSS – Caregivers Support Group – 2nd Wednesday of the month
2nd Wednesday of the month, 1:30 – 3:30 pm @ Mental Health and Addictions Conference Room, (Old) Court House Building, Main Street . Info:bulkleyvalley@bcss.org 250.847.9779 (phone/fax)
Smithers – BCSS – Family Support Group – 3rd Tuesday of the month
3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. @ BCSS Office, 3876 Broadway Ave, Smithers. Info: bulkleyvalley@bcss.org or 250-847-9779
Smithers – Mental Health & Addictions Advisory Committee – 2nd Thursdays
2nd Thursday of every month, 1 pm – 2:30 pm at MH Conference room, Courthouse Building, Main Street. Info at bulkleyvalley@bcss.org 250.847.9779 (phone/fax)
2nd Wednesday of the month. 2 – 4 PM. Southside Health and Wellness Centre. 250-692-7500
Summerland – BCSS – Family Support Group – 1st, 3rd, & 4th Tuesday
1st, 3rd, 4th Tuesday, 10 am to 12 pm @Summerland Foodbank & Resource Centre, United Church Henry Street, 13204 Henry Avenue Info: BCSS-Penticton 250-493-7338 sdrevans@shaw.ca
Surrey – BCSS- Surrey Memorial Hospital Information Session – 1st & 3rd Thursdays
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Shirley Dean Pavilion 9634 KG Boulevard. Info: Info: Katie @ 604-585-5666 ext. 772534 or Hardeep 604-574-1976 hthind@bcss.org
Surrey/Delta/White Rock – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Mondays
2nd Monday of every month @ #129 6345 120 St. – Sunshine Village (North Delta Mental Health Centre). Info: Hardeep 604-574-1976
Terrace – BCSS – Family Support Group – last Wednesdays
last Wednesdays 4:30 -6pm (except December, July and August) @ Suite 210 4546 Park Ave. Info: terrace@bcss.org 250-635-8206
Tri-Cities – FORCE – Parents of Children Group – 2nd Thursdays
Second Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30 pm @ Tri Cities East Neighbourhood Centre, 3044 Flint Street, Port Coquitlam. Info: Jeannie atforce_tricities_group@yahoo.ca Call: 604-878-3400
Tri-Cities/PoCo – FORCE – “In the Know” Support Group – 3rd Wednesdays
Monthly support group/information session for parents whose children face mental health challenges. 3rd Wednesday (Except July & August) 6:30pm until 8:30pm @Central Elementary School, 2260 Central Avenue, Port Coquitlam **Upstairs in the Library**
Info: Marlisse or Moira tricitiesforce@gmail.com or leave a message at 604.878.3400
Valemount – BCSS – Family Support Group – last Thursday
Last Thursday of the month. 7:30 – 9 PM. 99 Gorse Street (former Village Office). 250-566-1958
Vancouver – MDA – Family and Friends of People with Mood Disorders – 2nd Mondays
6:30-8:30 pm @Evergreen Community Health Centre 3425 Crowley St. Info: 604-873-3095
Vancouver – MDA – Mood Disorders Educational Evening – 3rd Thursdays
Third Thursday of the month (except May, Aug. and Dec.), 7 pm @ 1950 Windermere St, Vancouver. Info: MDABC
Vancouver – MDA – Mood Disorders Family Support Group – 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 7:00-9:00 pm @ Mount St. Joseph’s Hospital (Harvest Room A on Third Floor) 3080 Prince Edward Street Info:604-251-2179ssrblack@yahoo.ca
Vancouver – VCH – Family Caregiver Support Group – last Thursdays
Last Thursdays of the Month 6:30-8:30 pm 2450 Ontario Street, Vancouver Info: 604-877-4699 or caregiversupport@vch.ca
Vancouver – VCH – Mental Health Family Support Group – Last Thursdays
6:30-7:30 pm @ St Paul’s Hospital, 1081 Burrard Street, Rm 2B-169, 2nd Floor, Burrard Building. Registration: Pam Plain 604-682-2344 local 64203
Vancouver – VCH – Tertiary Mental Health & Addictions Family Education Evening
2nd Wednesday of every month, Willow Pavilion, 1st floor Multipurpose Room 805 West 12th Ave., Vancouver Info: Sharon Marmion, (604) 313 1918 or sharon.marmion@vch.ca
Vancouver/BC-wide – FORCE/Kelty – In the Know: Parent/Caregiver Educational Sessions
Available BC-wide for viewing. New topics are 2nd Wednesday 7-8 pm Registration/info: theforce@forcesociety.com or call 604-878-3400.
Vernon – MIFSCS – Family Support Group – 4th Tuesdays (evening)
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7-9pm @ People Place, Rm 301-2 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. Info: Dianne (250) 260-3233
Victoria – BCSS – Early Psychosis Family Support Group – 3rd Saturday
3rd Saturday of the month, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm @941 Kings Road Victoria. Contact admin.bcss@shaw.ca or 250-384-4225
Victoria – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Thursdays
2nd Thursday of the month, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 941 Kings Road Victoria. Contact admin.bcss@shaw.ca or 250-384-4225
Victoria – BCSS – Spouse/Partner Support Group – last Thursday of Month
Last Thursday of the month, 7 – 8:30 p.m. @ 941 Kings Road, Victoria. contact admin.bcss@shaw.ca or 250-384-4225
Victoria – FORCE – Parents of Children Group – 2nd Wednesdays
Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30-9 pm @ Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd, Saanich Neighbourhood room behind Silver City. Info/child minding: 1 855 887 8004 or lisat@forcesociety.com
White Rock – BCSS – Peace Arch Hospital Information Session – 1st & 3rd Thursdays
Time: 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. Location: White Rock Mental Health Centre- Russell Annex (in the South East parking lot) Info: Hardeep 604-574-1976 hthind@bcss.org
Williams Lake – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Wednesday
6pm – 7.30pm @ Williams Lake Library (rear room) 3rd Avenue North, Williams Lake. Info: bcsswl@bcss.org, tel: 250-305-4467
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