New Antipsychotic Review: ZELDOX (ziprasidone hydrochloride) - By Dr. Richard Williams... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Share & Care is a monthly meeting that focuses on family support and education
Dates: the last Thursday of each month
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 pm.
Location: 3151 Barons Road, VIHA Mental Health & Addictions Bldg.
For more information, please call 250-753-9923
