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  • Schizophrenia / Psychosis Early Warning Signs - This list of warning signs was developed by people whose relatives have schizophrenia or other serious mental illness. Many behaviours are within the range of normal responses to situations. Yet family members sense—even when symptoms are mild—that behaviour is “unusual”; that the person is “not the same”.... More →
  • Strengthening Families Together - 10 session group for family and friends - Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? Strengthening Families Together is a 10-session group for families and friends, which provides information, skill-building, and support. Offered throughout BC in spring and fall. Contact your local branch for details.... More →
  • Family Toolkit - The Family Toolkit is designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources.... More →
  • Basic Facts About Schizophrenia - This 40-page booklet contains the most frequently asked questions about schizophrenia.... More →
  • Advocating for your relative (and yourself) - Dos and Don'ts - Dos and don'ts for families coping with schizophrenia... More →
  • Where do I get help for my loved one? - If you’re trying to get help for a loved one with schizophrenia, psychosis or another serious mental illness, the BC Schizophrenia Society can help. Click here for more information.... More →
  • Dealing With Psychosis Toolkit - More about the Dealing with Psychosis Toolkit - About This Toolkit - Psychosis can be a disruptive, confusing, and... More →
  • How do I get help for my loved one? - Click here for information and tips for family members on how to get help for your loved one.... More →
  • How to Help Recovery from Psychosis - What Family and Friends Need to Know - How to help a loved one when they return home from the hospital.... More →
  • Ulysses Agreement – planning for support - A Ulysses Agreement is a voluntary plan that allows a parent to plan how their children will be cared for should they relapse and be temporally unable to care for their children. Help to create these plans is available in Boston Bar, Hope, Agassiz, Mission, Abbotsford, Langley, White Rock & Surrey from Mark Littlefield at (604) 832-0705. Outside the Fraser region, please call Mark for more information or click on the link for written information and templates.... More →

The Means to Cope


SCHIZOPRENIA AWARENESS DAY INFORMATION
Steve Runs Marathon to Support BCSS and Nephew with Schizophrenia

Steve Runs Marathon to Support BCSS and Nephew with Schizophrenia

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Schizophrenia Awareness Day 2013

Schizophrenia Awareness Day 2013

Every year on the 24th of May we want to paint the country purple! We ask that you wear purple to show unity in bringing awareness to schizophrenia, and to show support for those affected by the illness.

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Moving Lives Forward Scholarship 2013

Moving Lives Forward Scholarship 2013

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BC Proclaims Schizophrenia Awareness Day on May 24th

BC Proclaims Schizophrenia Awareness Day on May 24th

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Vancouver Proclaims Schizophrenia Awareness Day

Vancouver Proclaims Schizophrenia Awareness Day

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Richmond Declares May 24th Schizophrenia Awareness Day

Richmond Declares May 24th Schizophrenia Awareness Day

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Local referral and support

Local referral and support

Do you have a family member with a mental illness? Are you wondering what services are available for serious mental illness in your community and how to access them? Need help figuring out what to do? BCSS can help. We have staff and volunteers in locations near you who can …

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How do I get help for my loved one?

How do I get help for my loved one?

Click here for information and tips for family members on how to get help for your loved one.

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Calendar of training, support and other events in BC

Calendar of training, support and other events in BC

Our online calendar at www.bcss.org/calendar contains support groups, training and events for people with a mental illness and their family and supporters. It is updated regularly and includes events and resources from all over British Columbia.

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Online Support Groups for Family  / Supporters

Online Support Groups for Family / Supporters

Visit www.reachingfamiliesproject.org to participate in our online support groups for family members and supporters.

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Strengthening Families Together – 10 session group for family and friends

Strengthening Families Together – 10 session group for family and friends

Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? Strengthening Families Together is a 10-session group for families and friends, which provides information, skill-building, and support. Offered throughout BC in spring and fall. Contact your local branch for details.

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Jehannine Austin – Genetics and Mental Illness

Jehannine Austin – Genetics and Mental Illness

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Where do I get help for my loved one?

Where do I get help for my loved one?

If you’re trying to get help for a loved one with schizophrenia, psychosis or another serious mental illness, the BC Schizophrenia Society can help. Click here for more information.

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Schizophrenia / Psychosis Early Warning Signs

Schizophrenia / Psychosis Early Warning Signs

This list of warning signs was developed by people whose relatives have schizophrenia or other serious mental illness. Many behaviours are within the range of normal responses to situations. Yet family members sense—even when symptoms are mild—that behaviour is “unusual”; that the person is “not the same”.

Click to Read More

Ulysses Agreement – planning for support

Ulysses Agreement – planning for support

A Ulysses Agreement is a voluntary plan that allows a parent to plan how their children will be cared for should they relapse and be temporally unable to care for their children. Help to create these plans is available in Boston Bar, Hope, Agassiz, Mission, Abbotsford, Langley, White Rock & …

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Family & Friends

BCSS is a family-based organization. Together with our branches and coordinators, we provide support and education services throughout the province to help family members and their ill relatives cope with schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses.

You are encouraged to print and distribute our resources (for non-profit educational purposes). All pages on the site are set up to print in a plain format (try it and see) and here is a list of our most popular printable resources for family members of persons with a mental illness.

 

Help for Families

Family Support and Education Events Calendar
Online Family Support Groups available 24/7
Talk to Someone – Local BCSS Contacts and Services
Recieve monthly family resource information by email

Frequently Asked Questions

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