British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

Who are we?

Family members and individuals affected by mental illness and addictions working with service providers to achieve a more comprehensive and effective continuum of mental health and addiction services.

Kim Dixon, BA, MSc Candidate; Regional Coordinator email Kim Dixon
Kathryn Lestage, RSW, MSW Candidate; Support, Education, Advocacy Coordinator email Kathryn Lestage

What do we do?

Educated, trained and experienced PEERS provide support*, education*, and advocacy to improve the quality of life for family members and individuals affected by ANY mental illness and/or addiction including:

• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar / Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Addiction (Substance & Behavioral)
• Concurrent Disorders (Mental Illness & Addiction)
• Individual and group services available

Contact information.

BC Schizophrenia Society Northern Interior Region

Box 504 (1117 - 6th Avenue)
Prince George, BC V2L 4S6 kimdixon@bcsspg.org

Tel: (250) 561-8033 Toll-Free: 1-888-561-8055
Fax: (250) 562-8015

For more information and to receive a copy of the Northern Interior BCSS Newsletter, contact kimdixon@bcsspg.org

First Thursday of every month, 7–8:30 pm @ 1117 – 6 Ave, Prince George. Info: Kim 561-8033.

Last Wednesday of every month, 7-9pm @ McBride Hospital, McBride. Facilitator: Elizabeth (250) 968-4347

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.

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.