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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 →
Useful Printable Information - A selection of some of our most useful fact sheets for families.... More →
Basic Facts About Schizophrenia - This 40-page booklet contains the most frequently asked questions about schizophrenia.... 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 →
Hospital Discharge Checklist - How to plan for when your ill family member is released from 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 →
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 →
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 →
Stages of Hallucinations - Some information on working with hallucinations.... More →
Frequently Asked Questions - Common FAQs about schizophrenia... More →

Prince George and Area – BCSS – Family Support (Various)

BCSS Peer Support Groups for Family Members

PROGRAM New BCSS Rural Family Support On-line Forum

PLACE http://www.reachingfamiliesproject.org/

Do you live in rural B.C. and support a family member or friend coping with mental illness, and do you find it hard to get to an in-person support group?
DATES & TIME This private discussion area is available to you 24/7.
FACILITATOR Kim 1-888-561-8055 or (250) 561-8033

PROGRAM Prince George Family Support Group

PLACE PRINCE GEORGE, 1117 – 6 Avenue
DATES Meets first Thursday of every month
TIME 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
FACILITATOR Kim (250) 561-8033

PROGRAM McBride Family Support Group

PLACE McBRIDE, McBride Hospital
DATES Meets last Wednesday of every month
TIME 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
FACILITATOR Elizabeth (250) 968-4347

PROGRAM Quesnel Family Support Group

PLACE QUESNEL, Quesnel Hospital boardroom
DATES Meets every 2nd Tuesday
TIME 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
FACILITATOR Vicki (250) 992-9401

PROGRAM Fraser Lake Crisis Centre Drop-in (non bcss)

PLACE FRASER LAKE, Crisis Centre drop-in service
DATES & TIME Meets daily
CONTACT General (250) 699-6315

British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

A Reason to Hope. The Means to Cope.