Support GROUPS
Mental Health Recovery Partners – Central Island (MHRP-CI)
Provides education and support to family and friends of those living with any serious mental illness in Central Vancouver Island.
2353 Rosstown Rd, Nanaimo, BC
(250) 760-6031
Mental Health Recovery Partners CI | Hope and Support for All
In person support group meets at Oliver Woods in Nanaimo- brings together parents, partners, adult children, and friends who are supporting a loved one living with a mental illness or navigating complex mental health challenges.
Nanaimo Caregiver Support Groups Schedule | MHRP CI
Island Clinical Counselling Groups (fees apply)
Island Clinical Counselling provides group therapy in Nanaimo and surrounding communities. They also have virtual counselling groups across BC, including adult ADHD and autism groups. In-person children’s groups, and online OCD groups for youth. Our evidence-based groups support skill-building, emotional regulation, and connection in a safe and supportive environment.
Workshops and Groups – Island Clinical Counselling
Nanaimo Brain Injury Society (NBIS)
Peer support is an important part of recovery from an Acquired Brain Injury.
Peer Support – Nanaimo Brain Injury Society
At NBIS we also offer programs and services for caregivers and family members including one-one support.
Family & Caregiver Support – Nanaimo Brain Injury Society
Sea Wolves Men’s Cancer Pack
Don Helgeson 250-616-6221
Greg Brown 604-612-1676 seawolvesmenscancer@gmail.com
Sea Wolves Men’s Cancer Pack | Men’s Cancer Support & Prostate Cancer Advocacy BC Wide
Self Management BC
Virtual and in person support groups for chronic pain, chronic conditions, diabetes, cancer and frailty.
1-866-902-3767
selfmgmt@uvic.ca
BC Schizophrenia Society-Nanaimo Support Group
BCSS Family Support Groups offer a safe and supportive environment for family and friends to share, ask questions, and connect with others who are also supporting a loved one with mental illness or substance use disorder. Family Support Groups are led by trained facilitators or educators, and they provide support and resources to family members and caregivers of individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness.
Nanaimo Family Support Group | BC Schizophrenia Society
Spinal Cord Injury BC- Nanaimo Peer Meet Up
Join us every month for our casual, supportive and fun Nanaimo Peer Meetup!
Come by the Country Grocer Cafe to build connections, share experiences, and get support or advice from other people with SCI and related disabilities. We’ll even treat you to a delicious beverage!
Reach out to Bert at babbott@sci-bc.ca if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!
SCI BC Event Calendar – Spinal Cord Injury BC
Nanaimo Community Hospice
Group grief support, wellness programs, peer support.
Adult Grief Support & Wellness Programs – Nanaimo Community Hospice — Nanaimo Community Hospice
Family Caregivers of BC
Caregiver support groups; virtual and in person.
Family Caregivers of British Columbia | Support and Resources for You
Family Support Institute Of BC
Resource Parent/Peer Support from dedicated volunteers located across BC who understand the unique journey of having a family member with a disability
1-800-441-5403
FSIBC – Family Support Institute