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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.

About Penticton Mental Wellness Centre Family Support Peer Support

Penticton Branch Services Offered

  • Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, Anxiety Disorders Mental Illness Family & Peer Support, Information & Information Center
  • One-on-one support and referral - We offer one-on-one support for any family members/friends with a loved one in recovery from a mental illness during office hours & by appointment outside of the office hours.
  • Partnership Presentations
  • Resource Center and Library
  • Family Education Program (funding provided by Interior Health Authority)
  • Family Support Groups In Partnership with the B.C. Schizophrenia Society and Penticton Mental Health Center
  • Peer Support Program for South Okanagan Similkameen
  • Positively Social (psychosocial rehab group) focus - being positive and learning appropriate social skills. There is a different fun and engaging activity every week. Every Thursday at 2:00 pm at 205 Martin Street, Penticton
  • Your Recovery Journey - This program offers five free interactive weekly sessions, each ninety minutes long, and all facilitated by people in recovery who can give you valuable information that will help you on your recovery journey. You'll also learn how to find peer support and build new life skills. Call 250-493-7338 to register.
  • Kids in Control
  • Puppeteer Program
  • National Depression and Anxiety Screening Day
  • Walk-the-World (details to be announced - see events schedule)
  • Women's Support Group For women in recovery from a mental illness. Monday at 205 Martin Street. Time is under review. Call 250-493-7338 for information. Lead by Peer Support Workers.
  • Strengthening Families Together courses South Okanagan Similkameen 2010 On-going Registration Call 250-493-7338 for further
    (click here for events schedule)
  • Special Events
  • Newsletter - the Iris Express (bimonthly)

Office Hours:

Monday 3-7

Tuesday to Friday 10am to 2pm

OR by appointment

Location:

205 Martin Street Penticton BC V2A 5K2

Phone (250) 493-7338 Fax (250) 493-0690
Email: BCSS Penticton

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

Penticton – BCSS – Strengthening Families Together

Keremeos – BCSS – Family Support Group 2nd Wednesdays

2nd Wednesday of every month Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ WorkZone Employment Centre, 427 7th Ave, Keremeos Info: BCSS-Penticton 250-493-7338 bcsspenticton@shaw.ca

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Richmond – BCSS Annual General Meeting

Penticton – BCSS – Strengthening Families Together – Registration now open for July start

Oliver – BCSS – Family Support Group – 4th Thursdays

Family Support Group, 4th Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. @ Inkameep School Centre, 27104 Camp McKinney Road, Oliver. Info: 250-493-7338

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.

Summerland – BCSS – Family Support Tuesdays

Penticton – BCSS – Family Support – Mondays

2-4 p.m. every Monday @ Department of Psychiatry Wellness Room, Penticton Regional Hospital 550B Carmi Avenue, Penticton Info: 250-493-7338 or bcsspenticton@shaw.ca

Penticton – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Thursdays

2nd Thursday of the month, 7:00pm (6:30 p.m. starting July 2010) @205 Martin Street, Penticton Info at 250-493-7338

Penticton – BCSS – Positively Social – Thursday Afternoons

Volunteering with BCSS – Ways You Can Help

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

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

Penticton – BCSS – Walk the World

Penticton – BCSS – Strengthening Families Together

205 Martin St, Penticton. Info: BCSS Penticton 250-493-7338

Penticton- Peer Support Program

Penticton Branch Newsletter

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

Calendar of training, support and other events in BC

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

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.

Friends Monthly E-Newsletter

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

Crisis coping for familes

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

Recovery Cup Board Game for Families

A psychoeducational board game about psychosis for families including a person recovering from psychosis.

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.