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 … Read More
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Family Leadership Series – Kootenays
Stay tuned for registration details coming soon. Families from the Kootenay region will gather for two days of learning and connecting. You will learn ways to strengthen your advocacy and access resources to help build a good life for your … Read More
Empowering Families through Knowledge and Connection
Families from the Campbell River area will gather for two days of learning and connecting. You will learn ways to strengthen your advocacy and access resources to help build a good life for your loved one with a disability. You … Read More
Real Talk Pride Season 2SLGBTQIA+ Zoom Hangout
LGBTQ folks with cognitive disabilities (or folks with cognitive disabilities who are questioning or curious about their gender and / or orientation) meet over Zoom, watch some Real Talk videos, and participate in a conversation facilitated by a certified sexual … Read More
BC Summer Institute 2025
The BC Summer Institute: Partnerships for Inclusive Learning conference, organized by the Family Support Institute, is happening in August, and the early bird registration deadline is coming up soon! This virtual conference for educators, paraprofessionals, and members of school-based teams … Read More
Become a Certified Mental Health First Aider: Virtual Training on July 24th & 25th
Join us for an engaging and impactful virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course, designed to equip you with essential skills to assist individuals experiencing a mental health crisis or decline in well-being. This interactive training will take place virtually, from 8:30AM … Read More
Substance Use Recovery: A Personal Account from the Front Lines
Brian Dean Williams brings years of frontline experience supporting individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. Like many in this field, his early career took a personal toll—leading him to face his own struggles with substance use as a … Read More
Community of Practice: Safety in Social Housing
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 … Read More
Round Table: Last Day of School 2025 – Inclusive Education Update
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 … Read More
Fed 101 Presentation
Interested in learning more about who we are and what we do? Join us for a Fed 101 Presentation! Who can attend: Open to young people in and from care, service providers, caregivers and allies across the province When: Thurs, … Read More
