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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.



  • Abbotsford (4)
  • Bulkley Valley (5)
  • Burnaby (4)
  • Campbell River (6)
  • Chilliwack (4)
  • Coquitlam (5)
  • Courtenay (6)
  • Cowichan Valley (4)
  • Cranbrook (4)
  • Fort St. John (5)
  • Kelowna (4)
  • Langley (5)
  • Mackenzie (5)
  • Nanaimo (7)
  • Nelson (4)
  • New Westminster (4)
  • Penticton (7)
  • Powell River (7)
  • Prince George (11)
  • Quesnel (6)
  • Sunshine Coast (4)
  • Surrey / White Rock (5)
  • Terrace (5)
  • Trail / Castlegar (4)
  • Vancouver / Richmond (11)
  • Vernon (6)
  • Victoria (7)
  • Williams Lake (5)

  • Nanaimo Newsletter

    Penticton - (Cancelled)4th Annual Mental Health Awareness Charity Golf Tournament

    March Newsletter - Vernon & Salmon Arm Branches

    Vancouver - BCSS - Working Together to Educate Families Conference

    Vancouver - BCSS - Strengthening Families Together Course

    Naked Bungy Fundraiser

    Vancouver - BCSS - Working Together to Educate Families - Family Involvement in the Mental Health System Conference

    BCSS Victoria Branch - February Newsletter

    Prince George and Area - BCSS - Family Support (Various)

    Prince George - Couples Family Group - Wait List for Fall 2008

    Prince George - Strengthening Families Course - Mondays

    Vancouver - Estate Planning for Persons with Special Needs Dependents

    Vancouver - MDA - Mood Disorders Education Evening

    Vancouver - BCSS - Info for Families on Consumer Run Programs

    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

    Prince George - BCSS Recovery Group

    McBride - BCSS - Family Support Group - last Wednesdays

    Last Wednesday of every month 7pm-9pm @ McBride Hospital, McBride Facilitator: Elizabeth (250) 968-4347

    Victoria - Hans Fear Memorial Jazz Concert

    BCSS Radio and Television Ads

    Listen to the tv and radio ads from our archives. Also includes link to download for rebroadcast.

    Family Events Calendar Posting

    Vancouver - Do You Have a Brother or Sister With Mental Illness?

    Victoria - BCSS - Family Support Groups

    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.

    Bulkley Valley BCSS Newsletter

    Powell River - Resource Library Hours - Mondays

    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

    Nanaimo Branch Newsletter Winter 2007

    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 - Strengthening Families Course - Jan 2008

    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

    BCSS Penticton Newsletter

    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

    Prince George, Quesnel, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Fraser Lake, McBride - BCSS Support Groups -

    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