The Federation of Community Social Services of BC

The Federation of Community Social Services of BC represents agencies who provide support to individuals and communities in BC. Since 1982, we’ve been strengthening and supporting our members and BC’s community services sector by networking, exchanging information, building skills and by consistently bringing a balanced perspective to discussions with provincial and national decision makers.

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Lisa Itterman

lisa@fcssbc.ca

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Event Details

The Federation of Community Social Services of BC, in partnership with the Community Social Services Health and Safety Association, invites you to join us for the Caring for Communities Health and Safety Conference.


This two-day event will bring together professionals, advocates, and community leaders to explore key topics in workplace health and safety โ€” mental health, decolonization and more โ€” all through the lens of the community social services sector.


Day 1: Preconference

Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks

Choose from a variety of full-day training workshops:

  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Introduction to Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee


Day 2: Caring for Communities Conference

Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks

Plenary sessions including:

  • Keynote: Warren Hooley
  • Trauma Informed Workplaces
  • A cultural connection with the PGNFC Youth and Community Services Team

Your choice of breakout session:

  • Women in Safety
  • Boundaries and Respectful Assertiveness
  • Culture of Care & De-escalating Crisis at Work


For full session details, please click here: https://fcssbc.ca/health-safety-conference-agenda/​

Day 1 Ticket - Mental Health First Aid

Choose this ticket to register for the full day Pre-Conference Training Session: "Mental Health First Aid".

Standard PriceCAD $100
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Day 1 Ticket - Introduction to Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee

Choose this ticket to register for the full day Pre-Conference Training Session: "Introduction to Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee".

Standard PriceCAD $100
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Day 2 Ticket (Conference Plenary and Breakout Sessions)

Choose this ticket for full access to the conference plenary sessions and breakout session of your choice on Thursday, April 10.

Standard PriceCAD $100
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FCSSBC Northern Regional Member Meeting

Scheduled meeting of the Northern Region members of the Federation. Please note that this is a closed, members-only meeting. If there is a guest you think would add value to our discussion, please email Caleigh (caleigh@fcssbc.ca) and Colleen (cmurnaghan@sourcesbc.ca) with their contact information.

Standard PriceComplimentary
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Cancellation and Refund Policy

  • Registrants who cancel 30+ days prior to the event (by March 10, 2025) will receive a refund, less a $25.00 per person administration fee.

     Registrants who cancel 15 - 29 days prior to the event (between March 11 - March 25, 2025) will receive a 50%

     refund less a $25.00 per person administration fee.

     There will be no refund issued if cancellation occurs within 0 - 14 days of the event start date

      (on or after March 26, 2025) or after the event has started.

  • If you do not cancel within the above-noted time frames and have chosen to pay by cheque or e-transfer, you are responsible for the registration fee and will be invoiced accordingly.
  • Registrations are transferable to a different person for the same event. Please contact The Federation office at info@fcssbc.ca for assistance with this.

      Registrations are not transferrable to another event. Registrations are only transferable once.

  • Registrations made after the online closing date and non-registered at-door arrivals (space permitting) will be invoiced at the full event rate plus a $25.00 per person administration fee.

Venue

Venue

Courtyard Marriott Prince George
900 Brunswick Street
Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to lisa@fcssbc.ca

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We have secured a group rate of $169 + taxes/night at the Courtyard by Marriott Prince George.


The conference rate is available during your stay. Book your group rate for The Conference​.


๏ปฟBook by the end of day March 17  to secure your room at this rate.


Parking is available underground for $5 per night.


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