Hello! I am adding here some programs and info that our local COPACS has sent to us, of potential interest to parents.
(1) The BC Schizophrenia Society is offering a free 2 day program called Teens In Control. This workshop is for youth ages 13 – 18 years old who have a family member or friend with a mental illness or substance use disorder. Each session gives youth the opportunity to connect with peers who share similar experiences while learning about mental illness, self-care techniques, and skills for communicating with a loved one with mental illness.
Dates and Times:Thursday, November 21 & 2024 Thursday, November 28, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Esquimalt Neighbourhood House Society
RVSP: Mary Beth Hall: manager@bcssyouth.org | 236-335-0917
(2) The Borderline Personality Disorder Society of BC is offering a new Multi-Family DBT Skills Training Group starting in January 2025 in Victoria, BC for adolescents aged 13-17 years old and their caregivers.
What: 26-week Multi-Family DBT Skills Training Group
When: January - July 2025
Where: In-person in Victoria, BC (Location TBD)
Who: Adolescents aged 13-17 who live in the CRD, with the strongly recommended option for two caregivers to attend. Participants must meet some eligibility criteria.
Cost: Free
If you would like more information about the intake process, please visit: www.bpdbc.ca/dbt. The screening form for clients is now open until November 15, 2024, or until full.
(3) Looking for a Family Doctor:
Register for a Family Doctor or NursePractitioner:https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-connect-registry
Online Doctors:
A) Rocket Doctor: https://rocketdoctor.ca/#home-hworks
B) Tia Health: https://tiahealth.com/
(C) Well Health -VirtualClinics+: https://virtualclinics.ca/
Thanks,
Shauna (Keating PAC co-Secretary)