What's NewBuddy Program Coordinator Networking E-List
The Support Buddy program is a program that matches persons supporting a loved one with a mental illness with a another family member volunteer for one on one non-professional support. More details on the program at www.buddy.bcss.org
The materials for this program are provided on the web to organizations who would like to implement this program on a nonprofit basis in their region. Four locations are currently running this program. Now a new tool has been added for coordinators of the program, a discussion listserv for coordinators
The email listserv is for people coordinating buddy programs to discuss strategies and practices, bounce ideas, and provide support via email. Currently, there are four locations collaborating on this list. To sign up for the list, please visit: http://mail.bcss.org/mailman/listinfo/buddyprogram_bcss.org and also send an email to onlinesupport@bcss.org giving your name, organization and where in Canada or the world you are coordinating a buddy program based on this model.
To find out if this program is offered in your area, please contact provincial office or your local BCSS coordinator.