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About BCSS Bulkley Valley / Smithers

Please click on the above link for more information on the services offered at this location, and a map to the office.

Bulkley Valley BCSS Newsletter

Smithers – BCSS – Caregivers Support Group – 2nd Wednesday of the month

2nd Wednesday of the month, 2:00 - 4:00 pm @ Mental Health and Addictions Conference Room, (Old) Court House Building, Main Street . Info: bcssbv@telus.net 250.847.9779 (phone/fax)

Smithers – BCSS – Family Support Group – 2nd Thursday of the month

2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. @ Healthy Living Centre 1070 Main Street, Smithers. Info: bcssbv@telus.net or 250-847-9779

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

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.

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. (click on the link above to view)

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.