British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

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Nanaimo – BCSS – Strengthening Families Together Group

Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness?
Would you like to learn more about his/her illness?
Strengthening Families Together, a 10-session group for families and friends, provides
information, skill-building, and support.

You will learn:

The different types of mental illnesses
The medications and treatments for mental illness
How to cope with and support your loved one living with a mental illness

BC Schizophrenia Society Nanaimo Branch will host the next group session starting
September 2009. Register today. Phone: 250-753-9923 or
Email:bcssnanaimo@telus.net for more information.

Note: Strengthening Families Together is normally offered in September and April each year, so if you’re interested please get on the list for the next class.

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Post Date:February 13th, 2009

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