Osanis Inclusion Services Inc.

Mental Wellness - Y Mind Teen (13-18) & Youth (18-30)
2025-04-15 17:45 - 2025-04-16 18:45 (America/Vancouver)
Mental health challenges shouldn’t get in the way of doing what you love. Our programs help overcome barriers and get you on the right track to where you’d like to be.
Our free mental wellness programs, Y Mind and Mind Medicine, help participants learn how to manage stress and mild-to-moderate anxiety (individuals experiencing severe anxiety and stress that significantly impacts their ability to perform daily activities likely require more support than what Y Mind is intended to provide). Our programs are evidence-based and teach Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness.
To participate, you may self-refer, you do not need a diagnosis of anxiety, and you do not need to be a Y member.
Y MIND TEEN – AGES 13-18
Y Mind Teen is a free seven-week program delivered across BC. This program supports teens ages 13 to 18 who are experiencing symptoms of stress and worry to learn and practice evidence-based strategies to cope with stress. Y Mind Teen is led by trained mental health professionals and educators and gives teens the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings.
Registration Information:
The Y Mind Groups are being offered in person at the Westhills Y (Langford) and Downtown locations. If you are not able to attend these for any reason, both virtual and in person groups are available to those in other parts of BC and Vancouver Island. Please contact us at mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca so we can support you in accessing a group (either in person or virtual) in your area.
The dates and times for our next information sessions and a registration link are below:
Downtown Y In Person Information Session:
Tuesday April 15th at 5:45 pm @ 851 Broughton Street
or
Tuesday April 22nd at 5:45 pm @ 851 Broughton Street

Downtown Y In Person Program Sessions:
Tuesdays April 29th – June 10th, 2025 at 6 pm -7:30 pm @ 851 Broughton Street
We are looking for interest in offering a Westhills Teen group. Please register below to attend an information session on April 9th @ 5:45 PM at our Association Services office, 202-1314 Lakepoint Way. With enough interest we can form a group at that location.
The registration process for Y Mind Teen includes attendance at an Information Session (either online or in person, depending on the site) and a brief intake meeting with one of our facilitators to determine if the group is a best fit for the teen.
REGISTER ONLINE
*Expecting an email from the Y team… please ensure you check your junk email folders occasionally emails may be flagged as spam.

Y MIND YOUTH – AGES 18 – 30
The Y Mind Youth programs are delivered in person, in Victoria, at the Downtown Y on Broughton St. Online groups are available with enough interest or through our partner sites on Vancouver Island as well as other Y’s across BC.
If stress is impacting your life and preventing you from doing what you want or need to do, this group is for you. Y Mind Youth is a free seven-week program delivered across BC. Y Mind Youth supports people ages 18-30 who are experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety/stress to learn and practice evidence-based strategies to increase coping. This group is led by trained mental health professionals and gives young adults the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings.

Registraton Information:
The Y Mind Groups are being offered in person at the Downtown Y in Victoria in Spring 2025 (depending on interest). Please contact us at mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca so we can support you in accessing a group (either in person or virtual) in your area.
All participants must register and attend one of our virtual information sessions and a one-on-one intake to register for the program. The dates and times for our next Victoria information sessions and a registration link are below:
Downtown Y In Person Information Session:
Wednesday April 16th 2025 at 5:45pm @ 851 Broughton Street
or
Wednesday April 23rd 2025 at 5:45pm @ 851 Broughton Street
Downtown Y In Person Program Sessions:
Wednesdays May 21 – July 2, 2025 6pm – 8:30pm @ 851 Broughton Street

Y Mind Youth is being offered in the Westshore by Pacific Centre Family Services at 324 Goldstream Ave. If you are interested in that group, please contact Julia at jleggett@pcfsa.org
REGISTER ONLINE
*Expecting an email from the Y team… please ensure you check your junk email folders occasionally emails may be flagged as spam.

Connect and Learn - Parenting When Anxiety Shows Up As Anger
2025-04-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-22 18:30 - 20:00
ONLINE EVENT: Parenting When Anxiety Shows Up As Anger
Anxiety in our kids can show up as anger, and that can make parenting extra challenging. Discover some strategies that can help us before, during, and after these hard moments.
Learn from Karen Peters, Registered Clinical Counsellor.
Join us to watch a video presentation together and stay for a facilitated conversation by our Family Peer Support Workers.
6:30pm-8:00pm Pacific Time (most of British Columbia)
7:30pm-9:00pm Mountain Time (Alberta)
These events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the Province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory, or live outside of Canada, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources. Thank you.
Register Here

CSSHSA - Health & Safety Community of Practice
2025-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Join our Health & Safety Community of Practice Meeting! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Health & Safety specialists, share challenges, and discuss best practices. Following the first CoP meeting in January, we’ll discuss survey results, meeting logistics, and CoP sub-groups. Together, we can build a strong and engaged community focused on improving health and safety. Register now and be part of the conversation!
This meeting is exclusive to health and safety professionals in the following WorkSafeBC Classification Units:
• 766007 – Counselling or Social Services (not elsewhere specified)
• 766010 – Life and Job Skills Training
• 766017 – Residential Social Service Facility
Register Here

Early Years and School Age Navigation
2025-06-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the toddler and preschool years, or anticipating school years on the horizon, can be a uniquely challenging time. Join this Family Hangout for supportive sessions on navigating the early years. We are here to listen, provide resources, and create a safe place to discuss the parenting experience of young children with diverse abilities.
Register Here

FASD - Thinking Outside Of The Box
2025-06-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
Empowering conversations for individuals affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and those who support them. A Family Hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.
Register Here

Decolonizing Neurodivergence and Autism
2025-06-11 09:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Presented by Len Pierre and Allison Balfour
This full-day, strengths-based training offers a practical and culturally grounded introduction to Autism and Neurodivergence (e.g., Attention Deficit Hyper Activity Disorder, learning differences) for those working in or alongside Indigenous communities.
Grounded in the belief that all minds are sacred, this course emphasizes respectful, relationship-based ways of supporting Autistic and otherwise Neurodivergent children, youth, and adults.
Read more about it here

Mental Health and Preparing for the Transition to Post Secondary
2025-06-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
After high school, post-secondary education for our youth can be exciting but also stressful if they have struggled with their mental health. You’re not alone. Discover some ways we can prepare our youth for school and support their mental health and independence while they are at school.
Learn from Dawn Schell from the University of Victoria, Melissa Feddersen from the University of British Columbia (Okanagan) and Victoria Keddis, a parent with lived experience.
Join us to watch a video presentation together and stay for a facilitated conversation by our Family Peer Support Workers.
6:30pm-8:00pm Pacific Time (most of British Columbia)
7:30pm-9:00pm Mountain Time (Alberta)
These events are funded for parents and caregivers living in the Province of British Columbia and for CASA families in Alberta. If you are from another province or territory, or live outside of Canada, we welcome you to visit our video library at www.familysmart.ca/videos and use our resources. Thank you.

Register

Indigenous Joy (Virtual)
2025-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
We are excited to be hosting Indigenous Joy!
This virtual event is happening on
Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 7-8 PM.
Join us for an evening of community, fun activities, laughter, connecting with your Fed Family, and
Celebrating Indigenous culture.
To register for this event, click below.

Register to Attend

Round Table: Last Day of School 2025 - Inclusive Education Update
2025-06-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
The end of the 2024/25 school year is approaching. Join us for an engaging Round Table as advocates from the inclusion movement share their insights and reflections on the state of inclusive education in Canada. This session will provide an in-depth look at the progress, challenges, and future directions of inclusive education in four Canadian provinces, highlighting key developments and advocacy efforts. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from leaders driving change in inclusive education.
Register Here

Complex Health
2025-07-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
Those who care for someone with intense care needs would be perfect to attend this family hangout.
Complex care requires highly trained caregivers and extra supports like the At Home Program or added care funding from the Ministry of Health. Our Complex Health Family Hangout group is a safe place to share your challenges and connect with other caregivers.
** PLEASE NOTE: This meeting is reserved for families with a member with a disability and self advocates only **
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Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base.
FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY

You are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/

All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.

Fed Family Chat
2025-07-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
This virtual event is an opportunity to hang out with other youth in and from care and have fun. Together we can shape how we want to spend our time together.
This Fed Family Chat will be taking place on
July 8, 7-8 PM

Sign Up for Fed Family Chat Here

We are so excited to share space and connect with you!

Increasing Emotional Intelligence at Work
2025-07-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our own emotions, while also being attuned to the emotions of others. In high-stress environments, developing this skill can improve communication, strengthen relationships, and foster healthier workplaces. This interactive webinar offers practical tools and insights to help participants explore their emotional triggers, better understand the role of emotions in behaviour, and respond thoughtfully to emotional cues in others. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 1. Identify own emotional triggers and understand how this influence behaviour. 2. Describe the key functions of emotions and their role in decision-making and communication. 3. Reflect on how behaviours may signal underlying emotional experiences. 4. Apply strategies to respond more effectively to the emotions of others in the workplace.
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Reactive Behaviours
2025-07-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
Sometimes our loved ones communicate their needs in ways that are hard to understand — through what we often call “reactive behaviors” or behaviors that challenge us. These might stem from things like sensory overload, limited language, anxiety, or other unmet needs.
As caregivers, it can feel overwhelming — but you’re not alone. Join our bi-weekly Family Hangout where caregivers come together to share experiences, support one another, and explore tools and strategies that others have found helpful. These conversations are rooted in the belief that all behaviour has meaning and that, as trusted adults, we can model self-regulation, adapt our environments, and work toward meeting the needs behind the behaviour.
This call now brings together families from two former groups — Complex Behaviours and Non-Speaking Autism. We welcome all who are navigating this journey and want to learn and connect in a supportive, non-judgmental space. Let’s come together, listen, share, and build a more inclusive and compassionate path forward — one where everyone’s needs are understood and valued.
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Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base.
FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY

You are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/
After the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc
All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.

FASD - Thinking Outside of the Box
2025-07-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event
This family hangout is all about empowering conversations for individuals affected by FASD and those that support them. Join us for a family hangout that provides a safe place to share and connect.
CLICK TO REGISTER
WE ASK ALL REGISTRANTS TO PLEASE REVIEW FSI’S ZOOM MEETING GUIDELINES BEFORE ATTENDING
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base.
FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY
You are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/

After the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52ef23e13270439d9d97d32a0b229bbc

All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.

Welcome to Autism: First Steps with Nancy
2025-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Event
Join the ASN’s Executive Director, Nancy Walton, to talk about the first steps in your child’s Autism journey. Quick start and tips for your newly diagnosed preschooler or grade school-age child.
Where do you start?
How can the Autism Support Network help you?
The weeks and months after receiving a diagnosis for your child can be overwhelming. It is hard to know what to do first and conflicting information can make it difficult and confusing to get started with effective intervention you feel good about.
Nancy will share resources with you that have been vetted by the Autism Support Network that will help you make a meaningful action plan. Learn why we follow the research and work with certified service providers who are licensed and bound by a solid code of ethics.
Please note that this presentation is geared towards younger children with new diagnoses. If you have an older child or are facing challenges with school, transition planning or ongoing behavioural supports, please contact us directly for 1:1 assistance. info@autismsupportbc.ca.
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Dads Matter
2025-07-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
What is it? Dads supporting dads ! A place where dads can share their own experiences and get guidance and support from other dads. Dads with kids with disabilities.
When: Every Sunday. Attend one, three or as many as you want.
Where it Happens: Zoom online, Register Here
Ages: Dads of Children – All Ages
Cost: Free

Get in Touch: For more information, please call Ben Postmus at 250-231-7712
Website: https://diversefamilyroots.ca

Newly Diagnosed Autism
2025-07-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event
Are you a parent of a child with a recent autism diagnosis? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the information sent your way or have a hard time dealing with your emotions? Do you have questions for parents who have walked the path ahead of you or would like to meet with some who are new on this journey like yourself? At FSI we would like to bring parents in this unique situation together for support, empathy, understanding, and some workable strategies. This will be a safe and a confidential space for the families on a similar journey. Join us on this family hangout where we can meet every third Monday of the month.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base.
FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY
You are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/
All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.

Community of Practice: Safety in Social Housing
2025-07-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Join us for a dynamic and engaging Community of Practice session focused on Safety in Social Housing. This meeting is an opportunity for health and safety professionals in the social services sector to come together, share experiences, and explore practical strategies for addressing the unique health and safety challenges in social housing environments.
During this one-hour session, we’ll discuss the key safety concerns that impact both residents and staff in social housing, and highlight effective approaches to creating safer, more supportive spaces. Through small breakout discussions, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with peers, guided by OHS and PHS Advisors, as you explore real-world issues and share solutions. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of emergency shelters or supportive housing, your insights and experiences are valuable.
At the end of the session, we’ll reconvene to share key themes and takeaways, and discuss next steps for continued collaboration and improvement in the sector.
If you’re responsible for health and safety in a social service organization, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and contribute to advancing safety practices in your community.
Please note that this meeting is exclusive to health and safety professionals in the following WorkSafeBC Classification Units:

766007 – Counselling or Social Services (not elsewhere specified)
766010 – Life and Job Skills Training
766017 – Residential Social Service Facility

Register Here

Early Years and School Age Navigation
2025-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Caring for little ones with extra support needs is marked by joy, fear, and overwhelm, usually all in the same day! Navigating the toddler and preschool years or if the school years are on the horizon, can be a uniquely challenging time. Join Cari Rawling, (ECE/parent), and Heather Beach (parent), for supportive sessions on Navigating the Early Years. We are here to listen, provide resources, and create a safe place to discuss the parenting experience of young children with diverse abilities.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grassroots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base.
FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY
You are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support.
After the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.
All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.

Aging Caregivers
2025-07-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
We cannot slow the aging process in ourselves or in the people we care for! As we get older, our ability to care for our family member becomes more and more difficult. Planning our own future, and the future of our loved ones can be a terrifying process. Will we be able to provide the necessary care? Will they be well cared for in the future, after we are gone? What can we do to make the future easier? Connecting with other families in similar situations is the best way to problem solve and figure out what will work best for our specific situations. Join our call with other “mature” parents and caregivers and we can problem solve together!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
You are invited to join FSI CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS, a private Facebook Group intended to continue conversations of support or provide an alternative platform for support. www.facebook.com/groups/fsicontinuingconversations/
After the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.
All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.

Parenting Neurodivergent Children Support Group
2025-07-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
We believe that every parent & kinship caregivers are the expert of their own family. Sometimes it just takes a bit of space to hear yourself and the voices of other parents to find your way through. Parenting Support Groups provide a safe, supportive place to share ideas, information, concerns, challenges, etc., with others who are also parenting.
The online event occurs weekly on Thursday at 6:30 pm and is FREE to join.
Our groups are free and confidential and open to those in a parenting role who live in British Columbia, Canada.
If you are completing this form after hours or over the weekend, please note that we will make every effort to contact you the following business day.
Please note that our initial contact is via Email, kindly ensure that you check your junk/spam mailbox.

Thank you,
PSS
Office@parentsupportbc.ca
