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Advocating for your relative (and yourself) - Dos and Don'ts - Dos and don'ts for families coping with schizophrenia... More →
Primer on Mental Illness - This document provides basic information on several types of mental illness including schizophrenia, mood disorders, panic disorders and addictions.... More →
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 →
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 →
Provincial Office Staff - The BCSS has staff contacts in every health region in BC, who help families and support programs on behalf of the provincial society. Please click on the link above for staff email and contact information.... More →
Hospital Discharge Checklist - How to plan for when your ill family member is released from hospital.... More →
Online Support Groups for Family / Supporters - Visit www.reachingfamiliesproject.org to participate in our online support groups for family members and supporters.... More →
Spouses Handbook - This booklet was published due to requests from family members who have a spouse ill with schizophrenia, for information specific to their needs.... More →
Guide to the Mental Health Act - This resource may be useful to people who would like to understand the rules and procedures in place in BC around mental illness, police involvement, involuntary treatment, etc... 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 →

Other Mental Health Organizations

Provincial Organizations / BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information

Anxiety Disorders Association of BC
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society
Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division
Centre for Addictions Research of BC
FORCE Society for Kids’ Mental Health Care
Jessie’s Legacy (eating disorders)
Mood Disorders Association of BC
BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information (BCSS is a member of this organization, funded by the Provincial Health Services Authority)

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