MHRP Victoria offers support groups for people with lived experience of mental illness and for family and friends of people with a mental illness.
All groups are offered free of charge. No referral is required.
Support groups are currently virtual due to COVID-19. Check out the events calendar for up to date meeting dates/links.
For people with lived experience of mental illness
We offer many different programs to support you on your journey.
Please look at our calendar to see our programs, or contact us at admin@mhrp.ca or 250-384-4225.
For Family Members & Friends
Family Support Group
This group provides a monthly forum to discuss themes common to people who have a loved one with a mental illness. We meet from 7:00 to 8:30pm on the second Thursday of the month.
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Meeting ID: 675 757 5045
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Meeting ID: 675 757 5045
Spouse/Partner Support Group
This group meets monthly on the last Thursday from 7:00 to 8:30pm to provide an opportunity for participants to address the unique issues facing people who currently have a partner with a mental illness.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83491822613
Meeting ID: 834 9182 2613
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Meeting ID: 834 9182 2613
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Early Psychosis Monthly Support Group for Families (Virtual)
We welcome family members and friends of young people experiencing early onset psychosis (psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, with/without substance use).
Gain information about first episode psychosis, strategies to enhance recovery, and share insights with others in a similar situation.
DROP IN: no referral/registration required/no cost
TIP: You may also wish to consider our free Family Education Course “Family Recovery
Journey” 5 sessions 4x per year. Register through admin@mhrp.ca or call 250-384-4225
Every month on the third Thursday 5-6:30 via Zoom.
Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 20, Jun 17, July 15…
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***Please see our meeting calendar for specific dates***
I am trying to connect to zoom and cannot access, … was i supposed to make arrangements to be registered ahead of time?
HI, the groups are open and do not need pre-registration. My apologies that it did not work for the evening you were seeking. The zoom links are in the programs area of our website.