Strengthening Families Together

SFT is a 6 session course for the families, friends, and caregivers of individuals living with any mental illness. A diagnosis is not required. The course, provided by two trained family peer facilitators, offers:


• reliable information on the major mental illnesses and treatments
• information about local support services
• information about the mental health and criminal justice systems
• information about income and housing supports
• support and tools for maximizing self-care
• empathy building exercises
• communication tools
• an opportunity for families to share experiences, challenges, and strengths with one another in a safe, supportive environment
Classes are held in Terrace, BC and are offered both virtually or in-person.

Address / Contact Info

BC Schizophrenia Society
Serving Kitimat and Terrace areas Kitimat, BCKitimat BC
Mailing address:
210-4546 Park Ave.
Terrace, BC V8G 1V4
located above Trigo's

Phone Numbers

office: (250) 922-5178
Provincial Office: 1-888-888-0029

Hours of Operation

Regular hours: Six weekly 2.5 hour sessions
Next program: April 8, 2025 - May 13, 2025 from 5:30 pm to 7pm Tuesday evenings.

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Areas Served

Communities ServedTerrace and Area, Kitimat and Area, Gitlaxt'aamiks and Area
Communities ServedGingolx (Kincolith), Gitwinksihlkw (Canyon City), Laxgalts'ap (Greenville), Haisla (Kitamaat Village), Gitselasu, Kitselas, Kitsumkalum, Thornhill

Service Details

Program fee0.00
Program fee notesProgram is free but registration is required.
Referral protocolself, physician, specialist, health professional, school personnel, Ministry of Children & Family Development
Age ranges servedall ages
Currently accepting new patients / clientsCurrently accepting new patients / clients
Languages spokenEnglish

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Other Programs from This Organization

Mental Health Family Resource Centre We provide resources to family members and anyone in a caring relationship with someone living with a serious mental illness.
Strengthening Families Together Strengthening Families Together is a free 6 session course for families, friends and caregivers who have a loved one living with any mental illness, a diagnosis is not required. This course is held in person and open to families anywhere in the Northwest region. Our next SFT program will be starting on April 8th, 2025. Please contact us for more information and or to register.
Virtual Family Support Group Terrace

This program was last updated on: 18 Feb 2025.