Our Vision
A province where those affected by schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses receive effective treatment and support, and family members are essential partners within the mental health system.
About BCSS
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society supports families and advocates for people with schizophrenia and other severe and persistent mental illnesses.
Who is BCSS?
The British Columbia Schizophrenia Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1982 by families and friends of people living with schizophrenia. Since then, BCSS has grown into a province-wide family support system.
We are dedicated to supporting each other, educating the public, and advocating for better services for people with schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental illness.
Our Mission
To support families affected by schizophrenia and other serious mental illnesses in British Columbia through education, advocacy, and research.
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Our core values
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We provide education and caring support for family and friends of people living with schizophrenia. The family unit is our first responsibility and primary focus; the person with the illness is always included in the definition of family.
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We do not work in isolation. We seek to build a broad range of dynamic partnerships through open and timely communications based on respect and appreciation for all those we serve and work with.
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We are committed to innovation and helping to meet the challenging needs of BC families affected by schizophrenia and other severe and persistent mental illness through ongoing learning, communication, and advocacy.
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We measure our performance and follow a process of continuous improvement. We are wholly accountable for our actions to our supporters for our use of financial and human resources available to us.
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Donations make a difference.
Donations to the BC Schizophrenia Society help ensure that our vital programs and services can continue to support families affected by severe and persistent mental illness.
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Careers
Join our team of individuals passionate about helping others and changing how we view severe and persistent mental…
Our Team
BCSS staff live across BC and are committed to positively impacting the lives of those affected by serious…
BCSS Foundation
The BC Schizophrenia Society Foundation raises funds for schizophrenia research and supports the programs and services BCSS offers.
BC Partners for Mental Health and Substance Use Services
