British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

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.

• The IRIS LENDING LIBRARY is available to the public free of charge. Our lending library is the second largest mental health library in BC second only to the UBC medical Library in Vancouver.
• Family Education Courses are offered twice per year to family members and supporters of persons with mental illnesses. Offered in Spring and Fall. Contact us for more information.
• PEPTALK PEER SUPPORT now located at CMHA 861-3644
• Partnership Presentations provide presentations on mental illnesses to schools, groups etc. This very valuable program helps others to understand mental illness. 1.5 to 2 hrs long
• A support group for family members of persons with mental illnesses meets twice per month at the office. Please call the office for details.
• Client support funds are available for persons with mental illnesses who experience crisis.
• Newsletter is distributed four times per year.
• Special events and fundraising are ongoing.
• Online Information for Families

The office provides drop-in / phone support to all persons inquiring about information and support around mental illnesses.

We will help you to understand the mental health services in the community and can help to better direct your needs.

Office Location and Hours

347 Leon Ave, 203
Kelowna, BC V1Y 8C7
250.868.3119 email BCSS Kelowna
M-F Hours: 10:00 - 3:00

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The Family Toolkit is designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources.

For more information on volunteering with us, please click on linked heading above.

This 40-page booklet contains the most frequently asked questions about schizophrenia.

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.