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SUMMARY:Multicultural Women's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join a safe\, welcoming space where you can share your experiences\, feel heard\, and receive support from women who understand your journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about free local resources that support employment\, English learning\, financial assistance\, housing\, health\, mental health\, education and more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpand your community.  Learn from others\, develop new skills\, and work towards your goals. \n\n\n\n\n\nBuild confidence and improve your English through real conversations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n280-610 6th Street \n\nNew Westminster\, BC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(778) 372-6528 \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Educational Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to get more educated about your Mental Health? \n\nThis 10-week workshop series\, with a different guest speaker every week. You will get practical information about health\, mental health\, services in BC\, and where to get help. \n\nYou’ll learn about anxiety\, depression\, stress and emotions\, autism\, ADHD\, Alzheimer’s and dementia\, healthcare in BC\, counselling\, crisis support\, and much more. \n\nThese are some of the organizations you will learn from:  \n\n\n	Purpose Society • \n\n	Moving Forward Family Services  \n\n	Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon \n\n	EmotionsBC \n\n	Crisis Centre of BC \n\n	New West Family Place\n\n	Clever Clogs Inclusive Academy \n\n	Mood Disorders BC \n\n	BounceBack BC – Fraser Health \n\n	VAST\, and more.\n\n\n\n\nRegister for workshop series and learn about many different areas of mental health and wellbeing. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from mental health professionals and community organizations across BC—and ask them your questions! \n\nAnd there’s more! 🎁 If you attend 8 out of the 10 sessions\, you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of three prizes!🏆 Our first prize is FREE Standard First Aid Certification Training from Vida First Aid (value $170 + tax). First Aid is a useful skill for everyone\, and many employers also look for this certification. \n\nMake sure you register today! I really hope to see many of you there! 😊 \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PRs)❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nThis series will be offered online via MS Teams every Thursday starting October 8th to December 17th  \n\nRegistration is strictly required! Please register in advance to reserve your spot.We look forward to having you join us! \n\nFor Inquiry: Please send an email to Hala at [hala.helmy@issbc.org]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mental-health-and-wellbeing-educational-series/2026-12-03/
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SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Educational Series
DESCRIPTION:Looking for practical information about health\, wellness\, and support services in BC?  \n\nJoin our 10-week Health & Wellness Workshop Series! \n\nEach week\, you’ll hear from a different guest speaker or community organization and learn about important health and wellness topics\, available services\, and where to find support in your community. \n\nThroughout the series\, you’ll learn about topics such as: \n\n\n	🥗 Nutrition and healthy living\n\n	💊 Medications and pharmacy services\n\n	🏥 Accessing Healthcare services in BC \n\n	💬 Counselling and mental health support\n\n	🆘 Crisis support and resources\n\n	👵 Seniors’ health and safety\n\n	And much more!\n\n\nYou’ll also have the opportunity to learn directly from organizations and professionals\, including Seniors First BC\, Clever Clogs\, Avee Health\, Emotions BC\, Family Caregivers BC\, Fraser Health team\, Sequoia Rx\, and more. \n\n💬 Learn\, Ask Questions & ConnectThis is a great opportunity to hear directly from health and wellness professionals and community organizations across BC\, learn about services available to you\, and ask questions about the topics that matter to you. \n\n🎁 Attend & Enter Our Prize Draw! \n\nThere’s an extra reason to join us!If you attend 8 out of the 10 sessions\, you’ll be entered into a draw for one of three prizes.🏆 First Prize: FREE Standard First Aid Certification Training from Vida First Aid — a value of $170 + tax! \n\nFirst Aid is a valuable skill for everyone and can also be a certification that many employers look for. \n\nRegister today and join us for this exciting 10-week series! We hope to see you there! 😊 \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PRs)❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA)❑ Intermediate to Advanced English (minimum CLB 4+) \n\n📍 Hybrid Format: You can join the sessions online from the comfort of your home or attend in person at our ISSofBC New Westminster office Every Friday starting October 9th to December 4thOur office address is provided at the bottom of this post. \n\nFor Inquiry: Please send an email to Hala at [hala.helmy@issbc.org]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/health-and-wellness-educational-series/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:ISSofBC – New Westminster\, 280 - 610 Sixth Street\, New Westminster\, BC\, V3L3C2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Multicultural Women's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join a safe\, welcoming space where you can share your experiences\, feel heard\, and receive support from women who understand your journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about free local resources that support employment\, English learning\, financial assistance\, housing\, health\, mental health\, education and more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpand your community.  Learn from others\, develop new skills\, and work towards your goals. \n\n\n\n\n\nBuild confidence and improve your English through real conversations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n280-610 6th Street \n\nNew Westminster\, BC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(778) 372-6528 \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Educational Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to get more educated about your Mental Health? \n\nThis 10-week workshop series\, with a different guest speaker every week. You will get practical information about health\, mental health\, services in BC\, and where to get help. \n\nYou’ll learn about anxiety\, depression\, stress and emotions\, autism\, ADHD\, Alzheimer’s and dementia\, healthcare in BC\, counselling\, crisis support\, and much more. \n\nThese are some of the organizations you will learn from:  \n\n\n	Purpose Society • \n\n	Moving Forward Family Services  \n\n	Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon \n\n	EmotionsBC \n\n	Crisis Centre of BC \n\n	New West Family Place\n\n	Clever Clogs Inclusive Academy \n\n	Mood Disorders BC \n\n	BounceBack BC – Fraser Health \n\n	VAST\, and more.\n\n\n\n\nRegister for workshop series and learn about many different areas of mental health and wellbeing. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from mental health professionals and community organizations across BC—and ask them your questions! \n\nAnd there’s more! 🎁 If you attend 8 out of the 10 sessions\, you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of three prizes!🏆 Our first prize is FREE Standard First Aid Certification Training from Vida First Aid (value $170 + tax). First Aid is a useful skill for everyone\, and many employers also look for this certification. \n\nMake sure you register today! I really hope to see many of you there! 😊 \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PRs)❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nThis series will be offered online via MS Teams every Thursday starting October 8th to December 17th  \n\nRegistration is strictly required! Please register in advance to reserve your spot.We look forward to having you join us! \n\nFor Inquiry: Please send an email to Hala at [hala.helmy@issbc.org]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mental-health-and-wellbeing-educational-series/2026-12-10/
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SUMMARY:Multicultural Women's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join a safe\, welcoming space where you can share your experiences\, feel heard\, and receive support from women who understand your journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about free local resources that support employment\, English learning\, financial assistance\, housing\, health\, mental health\, education and more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpand your community.  Learn from others\, develop new skills\, and work towards your goals. \n\n\n\n\n\nBuild confidence and improve your English through real conversations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n280-610 6th Street \n\nNew Westminster\, BC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(778) 372-6528 \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-womens-support-group-2/2026-12-15/
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CATEGORIES:Settlement
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Educational Series
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to get more educated about your Mental Health? \n\nThis 10-week workshop series\, with a different guest speaker every week. You will get practical information about health\, mental health\, services in BC\, and where to get help. \n\nYou’ll learn about anxiety\, depression\, stress and emotions\, autism\, ADHD\, Alzheimer’s and dementia\, healthcare in BC\, counselling\, crisis support\, and much more. \n\nThese are some of the organizations you will learn from:  \n\n\n	Purpose Society • \n\n	Moving Forward Family Services  \n\n	Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon \n\n	EmotionsBC \n\n	Crisis Centre of BC \n\n	New West Family Place\n\n	Clever Clogs Inclusive Academy \n\n	Mood Disorders BC \n\n	BounceBack BC – Fraser Health \n\n	VAST\, and more.\n\n\n\n\nRegister for workshop series and learn about many different areas of mental health and wellbeing. This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from mental health professionals and community organizations across BC—and ask them your questions! \n\nAnd there’s more! 🎁 If you attend 8 out of the 10 sessions\, you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of three prizes!🏆 Our first prize is FREE Standard First Aid Certification Training from Vida First Aid (value $170 + tax). First Aid is a useful skill for everyone\, and many employers also look for this certification. \n\nMake sure you register today! I really hope to see many of you there! 😊 \n\nEligibility Criteria \n\n❑ Permanent Resident (PRs)❑ Protected Person\, as defined in S.95 of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protect Act (IRPA) \n\nThis series will be offered online via MS Teams every Thursday starting October 8th to December 17th  \n\nRegistration is strictly required! Please register in advance to reserve your spot.We look forward to having you join us! \n\nFor Inquiry: Please send an email to Hala at [hala.helmy@issbc.org]
URL:https://issbc.org/event/mental-health-and-wellbeing-educational-series/2026-12-17/
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SUMMARY:Multicultural Women's Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Join a safe\, welcoming space where you can share your experiences\, feel heard\, and receive support from women who understand your journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn about free local resources that support employment\, English learning\, financial assistance\, housing\, health\, mental health\, education and more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExpand your community.  Learn from others\, develop new skills\, and work towards your goals. \n\n\n\n\n\nBuild confidence and improve your English through real conversations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n280-610 6th Street \n\nNew Westminster\, BC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(778) 372-6528 \n\nfiorella.diliberto@issbc.org
URL:https://issbc.org/event/multicultural-womens-support-group-2/2026-12-22/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Settlement
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