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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 BCSS Salmon Arm
  • Support for family members or close friends of someone with Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, or an Anxiety Disorder
  • One-on-one support and referral - We offer one-on-one support to any family members/friends with a loved one with/or in recovery from a mental illness
  • Resource Center and Lending Library of Books and Videos
  • Family Education Programs (funding provided by the Government of B.C.)
  • Family Support Group – (In Partnership with the B.C. Schizophrenia Society and Interior Health) Meets the last Thursday of each month.
  • National Depression and Anxiety Screening Day (jointly with CMHA)
  • Newsletter – Family and Friends (Quarterly) (done jointly with the Vernon Branch)
  • Consumer Cleaning Service

Office Hours:

Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (walk in appointments)
For earlier appointments on either of these days, please call for an appointment. (250) 832-2170 ext. 206

Location:

Mental Illness Family Support and Information Centre
BC Schizophrenia Society c/o The Family Centre
(Box 914) 181 Trans Canada Hwy N.E.
Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 4P1
Phone (250) 832-2170 ext 206 Fax (250) 833-0137
email Salmon Arm

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

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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.

Volunteering with BCSS – Ways You Can Help

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

Salmon Arm – BCSS – Family Support Group – Last Thursdays

Last Thursday of every month, 7-9 pm @ the Mental Illness Family Support & Information Centre, 181 Trans Canada Hwy. N.E., Salmon Arm. Info: Donna (250) 832-2170 ext. 206.

Newsletter – Vernon & Salmon Arm Branches

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

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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.