British Columbia Schizophrenia Society » BCSS Kelowna

How to Make a Donation

Mind Foundation — Thu, 24 May 2007 22:00:39 +0000

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.

About BCSS Kelowna

admin — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:45:47 +0000

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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Addiction and Concurrent Disorders – What Psychiatry do we need / BCSS AGM

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:59:07 +0000

[ September 26, 2010; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] [caption id="attachment_1605" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Dr. Michael Krausz"][/caption] Addiction & Concurrent Disorders - What Psychiatry Do We Need? Featuring: Dr. Michael Krausz Professor, UBC Department of Psychiatry and Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, LEEF Chair in Addiction Research Dr. Krausz specializes in the co-morbidity of severe mental illness and addiction, especially psychosis and the use of psychotropic substances, and the [...]

Stay in Touch in Your Region

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:10:37 +0000

Richmond – BCSS Annual General Meeting

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:33:02 +0000

[ September 26, 2010; 1:00 pm; ] [caption id="attachment_1605" align="alignright" width="120" caption="Dr. Michael Krausz"][/caption] We hereby invite BCSS directors, members and supporters to our AGM featuring keynote speaker Dr. Michael Krausz September 26, 2010 at 1:00 pm Richmond General Hospital Auditorium 7000 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC View Larger Map For more information on the meeting and it's speakers click here

Family Toolkit

BCSS Staff — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:44:24 +0000

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

Volunteering with BCSS – Ways You Can Help

BCSS Staff — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:32:02 +0000

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

Throughout BC – BCSS – Strengthening Families Together Courses Start Spring & Fall

admin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:46:02 +0000

[ September 1, 2009 to October 1, 2009. February 1, 2010 to March 30, 2010. September 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010. ] Offered spring and fall in many regions throughout BC (see locations linked below, or check with your local BCSS location), the Strengthening Families Together Course provides support and education for family members and friends of persons with a mental illness. Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? Strengthening Families Together is [...]

Basic Facts About Schizophrenia

Mind Foundation — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:13:52 +0000

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

Guide to the Mental Health Act

admin — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:52:27 +0000

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

Calendar of training, support and other events in BC

BCSS Staff — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:22:06 +0000

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.

Online Support Groups for Family / Supporters

BCSS Staff — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 22:18:16 +0000

[ July 1, 2009 to July 30, 2009. August 1, 2009 to August 30, 2009. September 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009. October 1, 2009 to October 30, 2009. November 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009. December 1, 2009 to December 30, 2009. January 1, 2010 to January 30, 2010. February 1, 2010 to February 28, 2010. March 1, 2010 to March 30, 2010. April 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010. May 1, 2010 to May 30, 2010. June 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010. ] To go directly to the support groups, click here Looking to speak to someone in person or over the phone?Try one of these options: Contact the provincial distress line (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, everywhere in BC) Contact your local BCSS Coordinator See if there is a support group in your area. Call 811 for 24/7 [...]

Subscribe to our E-Newsletters

BCSS Staff — Mon, 14 May 2007 21:52:37 +0000

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.

Friends Monthly E-Newsletter

BCSS Staff — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 20:12:54 +0000

A monthly e-newsletter is available from BCSS. Please click on the link above for more details.

Crisis coping for familes

BCSS Staff — Fri, 19 May 2006 15:08:58 +0000

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