British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

Jane Duval, our Executive Director has 15 years professional experience in policy research, education, and advocacy for families affected by serious and persistent mental illness.

Jane Duval, Executive Director, British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS)

15 years professional experience in policy research, education, and advocacy for families affected by serious and persistent mental illness. Responsible for development of  “Reaching Out” Early Psychosis Intervention program, now used across Canada.

Successfully lobbied for:

• Changes to BC’s Mental Health Act to help families access medical treatment for their ill relatives
• Use of risperidone and quetiapine as first-line medications for people with schizophrenia
• Police and government support of Taser technology for non-lethal police intervention

Previous to joining BCSS as Policy & Communications Director in January 1995, lived and worked in Montreal as a writer, editor, and translator.

Provincial Staff listing

(Please click the links below for more information or contact information)

• Jane Duval Executive Director, BCSS Provincial Office
• Sally Hull Provincial Office Administrator


Sally Hull, office administrator, is the friendly voice on the phone when you call BCSS head office.

• Jana Miller  – Director of Development


Janna Miller is our Director of Development. She brings in grants and donations that make it possible for BCSS to help people with schizophrenia and their families.

• BibhuTamrakar – Development Assistant


Bibhu Tamrakar is our Development Assistant. She would be happy to answer any questions you have about donating to our society.

• Financial Administrator
• David Dickinson Fraser -Burnaby /New West
• Hardeep Thind Fraser South
• Francesca ArueyinghoFraser East
• Tammy Lohnes Vancouver/ Richmond
• Gail Bagri Interior – Kamloops
• Kim Dixon North – Prince George
• Heather Megchelsen North – Burns Lake and Area
• Colette Bourque Northeast – Dawson Creek
• Julie Kornelsen Northeast– Fort St. John
• Toby Coupe Northwest – Bulkley Valley
• Dolly Hall Northwest
• Noreen Spence Northwest – Terrace & Region
• Wendy Watts Northwest – Haida Gwaii
• Susan Sim Williams Lake and Area
• Danita Senf Powell River & Area
• Brenda Blanchard Respite Services
• Kashmir Besla, Ki Speer Kids in Control Teen Program
• Lyndsay Woitowicz Kids in Control – Upper Fraser (Abbotsford – Chilliwack area)
• Debbie Sesula B.R.I.D.G.E.S.
• Sophia Kelly Provincial Manager, ReachOut Program, Reaching Families
• Mark Littlefield – Ulysses Agreement Program