British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

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…

Suicide in individuals with Schizophrenia is very high. 50% of all people with schizophrenia will attempt suicide; 12-15% will die.
With education from BCSS to the public, health professionals, the police and family, this can be prevented.

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.

Please click on the link above for more information on our policies and policy papers.

The rights of families living with schizophrenia.

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 the verbal release of information to family members

Dos and don’ts for families coping with schizophrenia

A fact sheet about disrimination and advocacy.