British Columbia Schizophrenia Society
A Reason to Hope. The Means to Cope
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The BCSS Coordinator for the area including Langley is Hardeep Thind. You can contact her for support and referrals at 604-574-1976. email Hardeep
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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… 1st Monday of every month, 7-9 pm @ Langley Stepping Stones (20101 Michaud Crescent) Info: Nancy 604-513-3711 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.
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. 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. A BCSS Branch is a community based association of people who volunteer their time and energy to help improve the lives of people with serious mental illness and their families.
For more information on how to connect with a branch in your region, please contact provincial office at: (lower mainland): 604.270.7841 Toll Free: 1.888.888.0029 or Email Us Regional and program coordinators can provide information on services in your area. Please click on the link above for contact information for a coordinator in your region. A monthly e-newsletter is available from BCSS. Please click on the link above for more details. 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. (click on the link above to view) The Family Toolkit is designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources.