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	<title>British Columbia Schizophrenia Society &#187; BCSS North East &#8211; St. John, Taylor, Hudson&#8217;s Hope, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd &amp; Area</title>
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		<title>About BCSS NorthEast</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/04/bcss-locations/about-bcss-northeast/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[BCSS North East - St. John, Taylor, Hudson's Hope, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd & Area]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<h3>Regional Staff and Contact Info:</h3>
Regional Manager Northeast and Fort St. John Coordinator: Julie Kornelsen, 250-261-9189 or 1-888-266-6660. e-mail: <a href="mailto:kornelsen@bcss.org">kornelsen@bcss.org</a> FSJ office mailing address: 11204-107 Street, Fort St. John, B.C.  Available weekdays 9-4.

Note: Dawson Creek office:  Colette Bourque is the Regional Coordinator, NE-south in Dawson Creek. Collette can be reached at 250-219-4192, 1-888-484-4282, and e-mail is <a href="mailto:cbourque@bcss.org">cbourque@bcss.org</a>
<h3>Communities Served:</h3>
<ul>
	<li>Fort St. John, Taylor, Hudson's Hope, Fort Nelson &#38; surrounding communities north of the Peace River are served by the Fort St. John office</li>
	<li>Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd &#38; surrounding communities south of the Peace River are served by the Dawson Creek office</li>
</ul>
<h3>Services Provided:</h3>
<ul>
	<li>Free support and information for individuals (family &#38; friends) who support someone who may have or has been diagnosed with a mental illness</li>
	<li>Free handouts, books and videos to borrow on a variety of mental illnesses</li>
	<li>Free education for family members &#38; friends through the <a href="http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/">Strengthening Families Together </a>Program (contact number above for local details)</li>
	<li>Free support groups for family &#38; friends</li>
	<li>Free education for community groups through our <a href="http://www.2007/05/programs/partnership-education/">Partnership Education Program</a> or talks on specific subjects related to mental illness (contact number above for local details)</li>
</ul>
<strong>Crisis Line:  1-888-562-1214</strong>
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<td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fort St. John</span></strong>
<ul>
	<li>Mental Health &#38; Addictions - 250-263-6080</li>
	<li>Hospital &#38; Health Center - 250-262-5200</li>
	<li>Child &#38; Youth Mental Health - 250-787-3344</li>
	<li>Clubhouse - 250-785-2582</li>
</ul>
<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Fort Nelson</span></strong>
<ul>
	<li>Mental Health office - 250-774-7092</li>
	<li>Hospital - 250-774-8100</li>
</ul>
</td>
<td><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dawson Creek</span></strong>
<ul>
	<li>Mental Health office - 250-719-6525</li>
	<li>Hospital - 250-782-8501</li>
	<li>Child &#38; Youth Mental Health - 250-784-2342</li>
	<li>Clubhouse - 250-782-9773</li>
</ul>
<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Chetwynd</span></strong>
<ul>
	<li>Mental Health office - 250-242-5505</li>
	<li>Health Center - 250-242-5271</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Castlegar &#8211; BCSS &#8211; Family Support Group &#8211; 3rd Wednesdays</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2011/03/calendar/events/castlegar-bcss-family-support-group/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 20:32:01 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[BCSS North East - St. John, Taylor, Hudson's Hope, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd & Area]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 18, 2012; 7:00 pm; February 15, 2012; 7:00 pm; March 21, 2012; 7:00 pm; April 18, 2012; 7:00 pm; May 16, 2012; 7:00 pm; June 20, 2012; 7:00 pm; July 18, 2012; 7:00 pm; August 15, 2012; 7:00 pm; September 19, 2012; 7:00 pm; October 17, 2012; 7:00 pm; November 21, 2012; 7:00 pm; December 19, 2012; 7:00 pm; ] 3rd Wednesday of the month @ Mental Health Room, Castlegar Hospital. Info: 250-635-3883]]></description>
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		<title>Local referral and support</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2010/10/programs/telephone-referral-and-support/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2010/10/programs/telephone-referral-and-support/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:43:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a family member with a mental illness? Are you wondering what services are available for serious mental illness in your community and how to access them? Need help figuring out what to do? BCSS can help. We have staff and volunteers in locations near you who can talk to you about your options and help you get connected. For contact info, please visit the link above for a list of locations or contact BCSS at 1-888-888-0029 to be referred to the person nearest you.]]></description>
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		<title>BCSS Programs and Services &#8211; Providing Great Value</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2010/06/aboutbcss/bcss-programs-and-services-providing-great-value/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2010/06/aboutbcss/bcss-programs-and-services-providing-great-value/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[About BCSS - "Celebrating 30 Years of Families Helping Families"]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Get Involved]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 390 support group sessions, and presented to over 34,000 members of the public ]]></description>
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		<title>Family Toolkit</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2010/03/resources/family-friends/family-toolkit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2010/03/resources/family-friends/family-toolkit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Family Toolkit is designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources. 
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		<title>Fort St. John &#8211; BCSS &#8211; Evening Support Group &#8211; 3rd Wednesday</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/11/calendar/events/fort-st-john-bcss-evening-support-group/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2009/11/calendar/events/fort-st-john-bcss-evening-support-group/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:07:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Technology Tailoring</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BCSS North East - St. John, Taylor, Hudson's Hope, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd & Area]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ December 21, 2011; 7:00 pm; January 18, 2012; 7:00 pm; February 15, 2012; 7:00 pm; March 21, 2012; 7:00 pm; April 18, 2012; 7:00 pm; May 16, 2012; 7:00 pm; June 20, 2012; 7:00 pm; July 18, 2012; 7:00 pm; August 15, 2012; 7:00 pm; September 19, 2012; 7:00 pm; October 17, 2012; 7:00 pm; November 21, 2012; 7:00 pm; December 19, 2012; 7:00 pm; ] 3rd Wednesday of every month, 7 pm @ 9410-104 Avenue, Fort St. John. Information: <a href = "mailto:kornelsn@pris.ca">Julie Kornelsen</a> 250-261-9189]]></description>
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		<title>Fort St. John &#8211; BCSS &#8211; Breakfast Support Group &#8211; 1st Fridays</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/11/calendar/events/fort-st-john-bcss-breakfast-support-group/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2009/11/calendar/events/fort-st-john-bcss-breakfast-support-group/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Technology Tailoring</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BCSS North East - St. John, Taylor, Hudson's Hope, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd & Area]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ December 2, 2011; 7:30 am; January 6, 2012; 7:30 am; February 3, 2012; 7:30 am; March 2, 2012; 7:30 am; April 6, 2012; 7:30 am; May 4, 2012; 7:30 am; June 1, 2012; 7:30 am; July 6, 2012; 7:30 am; August 3, 2012; 7:30 am; September 7, 2012; 7:30 am; October 5, 2012; 7:30 am; November 2, 2012; 7:30 am; December 7, 2012; 7:30 am; ] First Friday of every month, 7:30 a.m. @ Northern Star Restaurant, 86 St &#38; Alaska Hwy Information: <a href = "mailto:kornelsn@pris.ca">Julie Kornelsen</a> 250-261-9189]]></description>
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		<title>Throughout BC &#8211; BCSS &#8211; Strengthening Families Together Courses Start Spring &amp; Fall</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2008/11/calendar/events/throughout-bc-bcss-strengthening-families-together-courses-start-spring-fall/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2008/11/calendar/events/throughout-bc-bcss-strengthening-families-together-courses-start-spring-fall/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Abbotsford Events]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ September 1, 2009 to October 1, 2009. February 1, 2010 to March 30, 2010. September 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010. ] Offered spring and fall in many regions throughout BC (see locations linked below, or check with your local BCSS location), the Strengthening Families Together Course provides support and education for family members and friends of persons with a mental illness.

Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? Strengthening Families Together is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Guide to the Mental Health Act</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2008/01/resources/family-friends/guide-to-the-mental-health-act/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2008/01/resources/family-friends/guide-to-the-mental-health-act/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Northwest - Terrace, Prince Rupert, Bulkley Valley, Haida Gwaii]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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
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		<title>Online Support Groups for Family  / Supporters</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/09/calendar/events/online-support-groups-for-family-supporters/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 22:18:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ December 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. January 1, 2012 to January 31, 2012. February 1, 2012 to February 28, 2012. March 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012. April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. May 1, 2012 to May 31, 2012. June 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012. July 1, 2012 to July 31, 2012. August 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012. September 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012. October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. November 1, 2012 to November 30, 2012. December 1, 2012 5:00 pm to December 31, 2012 5:00 pm. ] <img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-219" title="Irises" src="http://www.bcss.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/ph03833i.thumbnail.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="85" />Visit <a href="http://www.ww.reachingfamiliesproject.org/phpBB">www.reachingfamiliesproject.org</a> to participate in our online support groups for family members and supporters. ]]></description>
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		<title>Partnership Education</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/partnership-education/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 19:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BCSS Abbotsford]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Family & Friends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Professional Development]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Partnership Education is based on a personal storytelling model. It is a unique and powerful presentation that helps people in the community to understand the nature and prevalence of chronic and severe mental illness. A Partnership presentation is a panel of three guest speakers - a person with a psychiatric diagnosis, a family member, and a mental health professional. The three guests are presented as a team and each describes their own personal experience with mental illness. For information about volunteering for or arranging for a partnership presentation in your area, please <a href="http://www.bcss.org/category/branches">contact the BCSS staff person or volunteer near you.</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Strengthening Families Together &#8211; 10 session group for family and friends</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 20:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mind Foundation</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Anxiety]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? <a href="http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/">Strengthening Families Together</a> is a 10-session group for families and friends, which provides information, skill-building, and support.  Offered  throughout BC in spring and fall. <a href="http://www.bcss.org/category/branches">Contact your local branch for details</a>. ]]></description>
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		<title>Crisis coping for familes</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2006/05/resources/family-friends/family-coping-with-a-crisis/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2006/05/resources/family-friends/family-coping-with-a-crisis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2006 15:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Psychosis]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Schizophrenia]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This fact sheet helps families recognize a crisis situation and offers suggestions on how to deal with a crisis.]]></description>
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		<title>Advocating for your relative (and yourself) &#8211; Dos and Don&#8217;ts</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2005/05/resources/family-friends/dos-and-donts/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2005/05/resources/family-friends/dos-and-donts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2005 22:23:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dos and don'ts for families coping with schizophrenia]]></description>
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		<title>Spouses Handbook</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2004/05/resources/family-friends/spouses-handbook/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2004/05/resources/family-friends/spouses-handbook/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2004 21:09:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This booklet was published due to requests from family members who have a spouse ill with schizophrenia, for information specific to their needs. ]]></description>
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