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 →
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 →
2009-10 Financial Snapshot - Summary: - BCSS's regional programs and services provided by regional support and project coordinators are... 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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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.
Third Tuesday in January, March, June and September, 7pm @ Board room of the Powell River Hospital. Info: Danita Senf 604-485-8266.
The Family Toolkit is designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources. Third Monday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm @ The Source Club 4476 Cumberland St. Info: Danita Senf 604-485-8266. For more information on volunteering with us, please click on linked heading above. The BC Schizophrenia Society has a regional coordinator, Danita Senf, providing family referral, support and other services in the Powell River area. She can be reached at 604-485-8266 or by email
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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Powell River – BCSS – Quarterly Branch Meeting
Family Toolkit
Powell River – BCSS – Family Support Group – 3rd Mondays
Volunteering with BCSS – Ways You Can Help
About BCSS Powell River
Guide to the Mental Health Act
Calendar of training, support and other events in BC
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