Bill 32: What Families Need to Know
What is Bill 32? Bill 32 is an amendment to British Columbia’s Mental…
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Jan 6, 2026
BCSS News
News & Stories
View the latest updates related to severe and persistent mental illness and the BC Schizophrenia Society.
New Year, New Perspectives: Realistic 2026 Resolutions for Caregivers
There’s no better time than now to pause, reflect on the past 12-months, and look ahead to what you would like…
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Jan 6, 2026
Education
Reflecting on 2025: BCSS Successes, Stories, and What’s Next
As we begin 2026, we wanted to take a moment and reflect on the incredible journey we’ve been on in 2025 and all that we…
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Jan 5, 2026
BCSS News
Coping with Holiday Stress: Finding Hope in a Season of Pressure
In the movies, holidays are often shown as a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness. Everything…
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Dec 18, 2025
Education
Involuntary Treatment: A Critical Lifeline for People Living with Severe Mental Illness
The editorial was contributed by BCSS CEO Faydra Aldridge to the latest issue…
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Dec 11, 2025
Involuntary Treatment
A Morning of Gratitude and Hope
Hosted at the beautiful Arbutus Club in Vancouver and streamed live for virtual…
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Dec 3, 2025
Events
Province Taking Action to Strengthen Involuntary Care, Better Support Patients
The Province is introducing proposed amendments to the Mental Health Act to strengthen…
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Nov 25, 2025
BCSS News
Nolan’s Story: Hope During Psychosis
Every day in British Columbia families are blindsided when a loved one experiences…
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Nov 13, 2025
Family Story
Recap: FASMI x BCSS Town Hall on Privacy & Information Sharing with Families
The Family Alliance on Severe Mental Illness (FASMI) and the British Columbia Schizophrenia…
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Nov 6, 2025
Events