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Throughout communities in British Columbia, BCSS advocates for better services for people with schizophrenia and their families. At the same time we are constantly working at the provincial level to improve legislation which concerns people with schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental illnesses. Donate online to BCSS / Mind Foundation here and support our work.
Our Abandoned Citizens – Policy Report
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
It’s Treatable – Audio Commercial
This audio commercial, suitable for radio use, talks about how schizophrenia is treatable. Contact BCSS if you'd like to arrange to air this commercial on a station in your region.
Family Charter of Rights
The rights of families living with schizophrenia.
Releasing Information to Third Parties
This fact sheet from the provincial ministry of health provides guidelines for releasing clients' information to third parties such as family or friends of the client or health care providers.
Sample Consent Form – for releasing information to family members
Sample Consent form for the verbal release of information to family members
Advocating for your relative (and yourself) – Dos and Don’ts
Dos and don'ts for families coping with schizophrenia
Discrimination
A fact sheet about disrimination and advocacy.