British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

New Antipsychotic Review: ZELDOX (ziprasidone hydrochloride) - By Dr. Richard Williams... More →
BCSS Branches - A BCSS Branch is a community based association of people who volunteer their time and energy to help improve the lives of people with serious mental illness and their families. - For more information on how to connect with a branch in your region, please contact provincial office at: (lower mainland): 604.270.7841 Toll Free: 1.888.888.0029 or Email Us... 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 →
Hospital Discharge Checklist - How to plan for when your ill family member is released from hospital.... 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 →
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.... 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 →
Benefits of 'Extended Leave' - Provisions for Extended Leave exist under the BC Mental Health Act. These provisions are used regularly and... More →
Schizophrenia / Psychosis Early Warning Signs - This list of warning signs was developed by people whose relatives have schizophrenia or other serious mental... More →
Early Psychosis Online Booklet - An online booklet for family, teachers, and friends that looks at the causes, symptoms and treatments of psychosis.... More →

About BCSS Northern Interior

Who are we?

Family members and individuals affected by mental illness and addictions working with service providers to achieve a more comprehensive and effective continuum of mental health and addiction services.

Kim Dixon, BA, MSc Candidate; Regional Coordinator email Kim Dixon

Patricia Pedersen, Omineca Lakes District Regional Coordinator

What do we do?

Educated, trained and experienced PEERS provide support*, education*, and advocacy to improve the quality of life for family members and individuals affected by ANY mental illness and/or addiction including:

Schizophrenia
Bipolar / Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Addiction (Substance & Behavioral)
Concurrent Disorders (Mental Illness & Addiction)
Individual and group services available

For more information and to receive a copy of the Northern Interior BCSS Newsletter, email Kim Dixon

Contact information.

BC Schizophrenia Society Northern Interior Region

Prince George Office
Box 504 (1117 – 6th Avenue)
Prince George, BC V2L 4S6

Tel: (250) 561-8033 Toll-Free: 1-888-561-8055
Fax: (250) 562-8015 email Kim Dixon

Omineca Lakes District
P.O. Box#256, Suite #1-343 Yellowhead Hwy 16 East, Burns Lake, BC V0J1E0. Phone:250.692.7500 email Patricia Pedersen

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