Free 6 session course – Strengthening Families Together

Sent on behalf of BCSS

Strengthening Families Together (SFT)

A Free Education course for family / caregiver of individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses.

Strengthening Families Together is a six-session program that provides knowledge, support, and tools for families to better cope with mental illnesses together. Participating families learn the facts about psychosis, schizophrenia, mood disorders, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses; and the impact of stigma. They gain information about treatments, side-effects, and the impact of substance use. Sessions cover communication skills, stress management tools, self-care planning, crisis planning, and family advocacy.


Starting Tuesdays (in person):
February 13 – March 19 (6 sessions total  – offered every Tuesday evening )
6:30 – 9:00pm

Italian Cultural Centre
3075 Slocan St
Vancouver


If you are interested in attending our Spring Course, please register with Noleen vanrich@bcss.org  ASAP.


** At this point we will not be offering a Zoom SFT.

Please direct all inquires to Noleen at vanrich.bcss.org