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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 mental illness and their families.
BCSS members and volunteers are active in the areas of family support, public education, housing and rehabilitation and provide an invaluable contribution to the well being of the entire province.
BCSS branches run support groups — a caring and safe environment for families and friends to talk about how mental illness affects them and to share ways on how to cope.
Please click here for a list of our branches, or contact our provincial head office for more information. For a list of events and support groups sponsored by our branches and coordinators across BC, please visit www.calendar.bcss.org.
For a list of events for each region, use the drop-down list below, or click the links below (links with a zero next to them have no information as yet) for more details.
Courtenay - BCSS - Family Care and Share Meeting - First Mondays
1st Monday of Month, 7-9 PM @ Eureka Clubhouse - 280-4th Street, Courtenay Info: bajefferson@shaw.ca 250-890-9159 Barbara Jefferson
McBride - BCSS - Family Support Group - last Wednesdays
Last Wednesday of every month 7pm-9pm @ McBride Hospital, McBride Facilitator: Elizabeth (250) 968-4347
BCSS Radio and Television Ads
Listen to the tv and radio ads from our archives. Also includes link to download for rebroadcast.
Terrace - BCSS Family Support Group - 3rd Tuesdays
Third Tuesday of the month, except July, August and December, 7:30 pm @4450 Greig Ave., the Stepping Stone Clubhouse in Terrace. Information: Eileen Callanan 250 635 3620
Quesnel - BCSS Family Support Group - 2nd Tuesdays
Every 2nd Tuesday - 7:30-9 PM in the Quesnel Hospital boardroom. Call Vicki at 992-9401.
Prince George - BCSS Family Support Group - 1st Thursdays
First Thursday of every month from 7–8:30 PM @1117 – 6 Ave in Prince George. Call: Kim 561-8033.
Vernon - BCSS Confidential Mental Illness Family Support Group - 4th Tuesdays
Fourth Tuesday of every month 7-9 pm @ the Mental Illness Family Support & Information Centre, #301, 3402-27th Ave., People Place, Vernon. Information:Dianne (250) 260-3233.
Powell River - Quarterly BCSS Branch Meeting
third Tuesday in January, March, June and September at 7:00 pm in the board room of the Powell River Hospital. Meetings usually include a guest speaker or a video presentation, followed by a meeting of the branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. Contact: Lin Johnson 486-0114.
Powell River - BCSS Family Support Group - 3rd Mondays
third Monday of each month 7:00 - 8:30 PM @ the Source Club 4476 Cumberland St. Contact Lin: Johnson 486 0114.
Williams Lake and Area - BCSS Family Support Group - 3rd Wednesdays
Third Wednesday of the month 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. @ the Community Coop Building, Room 116 , 51 S. 4th Ave., Williams Lake. Information: Sue (250) 392-5553 or bcsswl@telus.net
Coquitlam - BCSS Family Support Group - 2nd Mondays
2nd Monday of the Month - 7:30 pm Coquitlam Community Centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam in the McGee Room. Information: Julia Barr at 604-813-1034 or at jdbarr21@yahoo.com.
Campbell River - BCSS Family Support Group - 3rd Tuesdays
3rd Tuesdays of the month, September - June. #102-301 Dogwood St. 7-9 PM
Contact: Elaine: 250-287-3710 Msg: 250-850-3059
Penticton - BCSS Family Support Group - 2nd and 4th Thursdays
2nd & 4th Thursday every month @ 221 Martin St., Penticton 7:00 pm Contact: Dee at 493-7338
Langley - BCSS Family Support Group - 1st Mondays
1st Monday of every month @ Langley Stepping Stones (20101 Michaud Crescent) 7:00 – 9:00pm Info: Nancy 604-513-3711
Calendar of training, support and other events in BC
Our online calendar at www.calendar.bcss.org contains support groups, training and events for people with a mental illness and their family and supporters. It is updated regularly and includes events and resources from all over British Columbia.
Media Coverage - Courtenay Branch
Comox Valley Record article - Sept 14, 2007
Online Support Groups for Family / Supporters
Private, facilitated online support groups for family members available 24 hours, 7 days @ www.support.bcss.org
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 mental illness and their families.
For more information on how to connect with a branch in your region, please contact provincial office at: (lower mainland): 604.270.7841 Toll Free: 1.888.888.0029 or Email Us
BCSS Coordinator Contact Information
Regional and program coordinators can provide information on services in your area. Please click on the link above for contact information for a coordinator in your region.
Surrey / Whiterock - BCSS Family Support Group - 3rd Thursdays
3rd Thursday of every month 7:30 – 9:30pm @ 7375-144 St. (Hall) Contact: Helen 604-535-0842