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
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Strengthening Families Together - 10 session group for family and friends - Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? Strengthening Families Together is a 10-session group for families and friends, which provides information, skill-building, and support.... More →
Schizophrenia / Psychosis Early Warning Signs - This list of warning signs was developed by people whose relatives have schizophrenia or other serious mental... More →
New Antipsychotic Review: ZELDOX (ziprasidone hydrochloride) - By Dr. Richard Williams... More →Kids in Control Support Group Program - The Kids in Control Support Group Program gives information, education and support to children eight to thirteen years of age who have a parent with a serious mental illness.... More →
Addiction and Concurrent Disorders - What Psychiatry do we need / BCSS AGM - Dr. Michael Krausz - Addiction & Concurrent Disorders - What Psychiatry Do We Need? - Featuring: Dr.... More →B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Education and Support Program - BRIDGES is a course taught by consumers for consumers. BRIDGES helps people learn things that will help them in their journey to recovery. People who have taken the course find it helps them to be part of their own treatment. In the course, students learn about psychiatric diagnoses. They also learn about what mental health treatments work best.... More →
Family Toolkit - The Family Toolkit is designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources.... More →
2009-10 Financial Snapshot - Summary: - BCSS's regional programs and services provided by regional support and project coordinators are... More →
Drugs, Alcohol and Schizophrenia - Mixing drugs or alcohol with an illness like schizophrenia is an alarming new trend. Traveling this risky road has devastating consequences.... More →
Spouses Handbook - This booklet was published due to requests from family members who have a spouse ill with schizophrenia, for information specific to their needs.... More →
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BCSS Northern Interior – Prince George, Quesnel, McBride, Valemont, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Fraser Lake & Burns Lake
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The Northern Interior Region includes Prince George, Quesnel, McBride, Valemont, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Fraser Lake & Burns Lake, along with some other smaller communities.
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To Donate: Click here to donate online, send a cheque payable to the BC Schizophrenia Society to 201 - 6011 Westminster Hwy, Richmond , BC V7C 4V4 or click here or the link above for more options. Family members and individuals affected by mental illness and addictions working with service providers to achieve a more comprehensive and effective continuum of mental health and addiction services. Kim Dixon, BA, MSc Candidate; Regional Coordinator email Kim Dixon Patricia Pedersen, Omineca Lakes District Regional Coordinator email Patricia Pederson Educated, trained and experienced PEERS provide support*, education*, and advocacy to improve the quality of life for family members and individuals affected by ANY mental illness and/or addiction including: For more information and to receive a copy of the Northern Interior BCSS Newsletter, email Kim Dixon BC Schizophrenia Society Northern Interior Region Prince George Office Tel: (250) 561-8033 Toll-Free: 1-888-561-8055 Omineca Lakes District
The Family Toolkit is designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources.
2nd Wednesday of each month 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ Southside Health & Wellness Centre, Keefes Landing Road Grassy Plains, BC. Information: Patricia at 250-692-7500. 3rd Thursday of every month @ Omineca Safe Home Society. Contact Patricia Pedersen at 250-692-7500. 2nd Tuesday of every month 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. @ Fraser Lake Community Health, #130 Chowsunket Rd. Contact Patricia Pedersen at 250-692-7500. 2nd Wednesday of every month 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. @ Southside Health & Wellness Centre, Wellness Way, Grassy Plains. Contact Patricia Pedersen at 250-692-7500. 2nd and last Monday of every month from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at #1-343 Yellowhead Hwy., 16 East. Contact Patricia Pedersen at 250-692-7500.
Second Tuesday of the month, 7:30-9 PM @ the Quesnel Hospital boardroom. Info: Vicki 992-9401
For more information on volunteering with us, please click on linked heading above.
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 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.
Sign up here for our e-newsletters for family members, mental health professionals, educators and aboriginal community members to keep posted on BCSS events, resources and advocacy or click on the above link for more information. A monthly e-newsletter is available from BCSS. Please click on the link above for more details. This fact sheet helps families recognize a crisis situation and offers suggestions on how to deal with a crisis. A psychoeducational board game about psychosis for families including a person recovering from psychosis. Dos and don'ts for families coping with schizophrenia This booklet was published due to requests from family members who have a spouse ill with schizophrenia, for information specific to their needs. BCSS Programs and Services – Providing Great Value
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Box 504 (1117 - 6th Avenue)
Prince George, BC V2L 4S6
Fax: (250) 562-8015 email Kim Dixon
P.O. Box#256, Suite #1-343 Yellowhead Hwy 16 East, Burns Lake, BC V0J1E0. Phone:250.692.7500 email Patricia PedersenFamily Toolkit
Burns Lake Southside – BCSS – Family Outreach Support – 2nd Wednesday
Vanderhoof – BCSS – Mental Illness Awareness & Education Workshops
Fraser Lake – BCSS – Mental Illness Awareness & Education Workshops
Burns Lake Southside – BCSS – Mental Illness Awareness & Education Workshops
Burns Lake – BCSS – Mental Illness Awareness & Education Workshops
Quesnel – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Tuesdays
Volunteering with BCSS – Ways You Can Help
Guide to the Mental Health Act
Calendar of training, support and other events in BC
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