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The BCSS Coordinator for Williams Lake is Susan Sim (250) 392-5553 or ssim@bcss.org | Events in Williams Lake

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BCSS William’s Lake Newsletter

Williams Lake and Area – BCSS – Family Support Group – 3rd Mondays

Third Monday of the month, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, at the Public Library Program Room, Williams Lake. Info: Sue (250) 392-5553 or BCSS Williams Lake

How to Make a Donation

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.

Williams Lake – BCSS – Strengthening Families Together – Register Now for February 18 course start

Local referral and support

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.

BCSS Programs and Services – Providing Great Value

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

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.

Williams Lake and Area – BCSS – Strengthening Families Together – Registration open

Guide to the Mental Health Act

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

Online Support Groups for Family / Supporters

Visit www.reachingfamiliesproject.org to participate in our online support groups for family members and supporters.

Subscribe to our E-Newsletters

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.

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. Offered throughout BC in spring and fall. Contact your local branch for details.

Crisis coping for familes

This fact sheet helps families recognize a crisis situation and offers suggestions on how to deal with a crisis.

Advocating for your relative (and yourself) – Dos and Don’ts

Dos and don'ts for families coping with schizophrenia

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.