In the 2009-10 fiscal year alone, BCSS provincial coordinators responded to 5,684 calls and over 35,000 emails for support and information, attended 1,700 meetings, organized...
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society
A Reason to Hope. The Means to Cope.
About BCSS
The British Columbia Schizophrenia Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1982 by families and friends of people with schizophrenia. Since then, BCSS has grown into a province-wide family support system with 30 Branches, 11 Regional Coordinators, 3 Program Coordinators and over 1600 members.
We are dedicated to supporting each other, educating the public, raising funds for research and advocating for better services for people with schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental illnesses.
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society Provincial Office
#201 – 6011 Westminster Hwy. Richmond, B.C. V7C 4V4 Canada
Email: bcss.prov@telus.net | Phone: 604.270.7841 | Toll Free: 1.888.888.0029 | Fax: 604.270.9861 | Local and Regional Contacts
How to Donate
Donate Now Online | Donate By Phone by calling 1.888.888.0029 (toll free) | Mail a Cheque to 201 – 6011 Westminster Hwy. Richmond, B.C. V7C 4V4
2009-10 Financial Snapshot
Summary: BCSS's regional programs and services provided by regional support and project coordinators are funded 100% by the health regions those services benefit. These services include...
Planned Giving
Planned Giving is a way to donate to the British Columbia Schizophrenia Society in a more formally structured way. The gift may be made now,...
How to Make a Donation
Your support is vital to individuals, families, communities, regions and our Province. We are working to reduce the loss of productive lives, individual by individual,...
Provincial Office Staff
Jane Duval, Executive Director, British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) 15 years professional experience in policy research, education, and advocacy for families affected by serious and persistent...
BCSS Board of Directors
BCSS has a Board of Directors whose role is to act honestly and in good faith in the best interests of the society. Board members...
BCSS Provincial Services Stats 2009-2010
Here are some images showing the great work being done by staff and contractors that report to the BCSS Provincial Office in Richmond BC from...
BC Schizophrenia Society 2008-2009 Annual Report
Here is a link to the BCSS 2009 Annual Report in printable Adobe pdf format. You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to open...
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society Mission Statement
OUR VISION To bring compassion and hope to those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis OUR MISSION To improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and...
What does the provincial office of BCSS do? How is BCSS structured?
The BC Schizophrenia Society is based in Richmond, BC (near Vancouver). In addition to the provincial office in Richmond, the provincial head office maintains presences and...
Volunteering with BCSS – Ways You Can Help
The British Columbia Schizophrenia Society is dedicated to helping families cope with serious mental illness. For 25 years volunteers have assisted us in providing support to...
Our Abandoned Citizens – Policy Report
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society Policy Papers The mission statement of the BC Schizophrenia Society is "To improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia...
Membership
Here's a link to our membership and membership renewal forms. Join Us Your membership includes: Information to educate and help people coping with schizophrenia and other serious mental...
BCSS Regional Services for Families Affected by Mental Illness
The British Columbia Schizophrenia Society provides support and referral services along with a series of programs throughout British Columbia to help families affected by the...
BCSS Annual Reports Archive
The BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) brings creative solutions and hope to thousands of families coping with serious mental illness in British Columbia. Guided by the belief...
Subscribe to our E-Newsletters
Electronic versions of our BCSS Friends newsletter, and resource update newsletters for family members, professionals, and school educators to keep you up to date on...
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...