The Victoria Branch of the BCSS has Family Support Groups that meet on a monthly basis. These on-going support groups are for family members or persons in recovery who have been living with a mental illness for several years. We welcome new members in need of family peer support. The groups not only offer counsel and friendship but also information about research as well as BCSS Victoria Branch events.
The empathy found in these groups alleviates some of the isolation and frustration endured by families. Long-standing members pass on problem-solving techniques and information on how to gain access to the mental health services. Each family support group has a facilitator who introduces new members to the groups.
STRATEGIES & SUPPORT GROUP
Does your current partner or spouse have Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder or Major Depression with or without addictions? Would you find it helpful to share your concerns, experiences and successes with others in a similar situation?
Thursday, October 29th 2009
Location: BCSS, Victoria 941 Kings Road
Call for more information: 250-384-4225
Strategies & Support Group Poster
EPI Family Support Group: Peer support - Education - Problem Solving & Understanding: This early intervention support group meets one Saturday a month (on the third Saturday of each months except for May when it is on the last Saturday) and is for family members and friends of persons experiencing early onset psychosis (within the last 2 or 3 years).
Attendance is on an informal basis. Participants will receive basic information regarding the illness and treatment choices but the main focus is self-care for the family member. Interested participants are identified through the family support programs of BCSS, Victoria Branch or Schizophrenia Services at EMP.
Location: 941 Kings Road
Facilitators: Jan and Hazel
EPI Family Support Group Brochure
All new referrals need to be screened by Facilitators from BCSS Victoria Branch or Schizophrenia Services before attending this program.
Families With Hope Support Group: ON HOLD FURTHER NOTICE
A twice monthly support group (2nd & 4th Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm), for family members and their loved one in recovery. Come and learn about resources, gain insight and get connected to others with similar circumstances. Our support group is recovery oriented which means that a person can have a meaningful and purposeful life while having a mental illness. Also, families can come together to cope with the effects of this debilitating illness.
Location: 941 Kings Road, BCSS Victoria
Facilitators: Sandy and Tara.
If you would like to participate in a Family Support Group please call the BCSS Victoria Branch at (250) 384-4225, or send us an email with your contact information including: name, address and phone number.
Recovery and Hope Support Group NEW!: A twice monthly support group (2nd and 4th Wednesday from 3:00pm-4:30pm), facilitated by trained peers for people with Schizophrenia and related mental health conditions.
Facilitators: Wendy and Corey
Location: 941 Kings Road, BCSS Victoria
Recovery & Hope Support Group Brochure
NEW: “I’m Not Alone”- for Teens who have a parent with a mental illness. (8 sessions), support group to follow. Call 250-384-4225
