British Columbia Schizophrenia Society » BCSS Kelowna http://www.bcss.org A Reason to Hope. The Means to Cope. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:17:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 About BCSS Kelowna http://www.bcss.org/2008/07/branches/other-staffed-branches/kelowna-2/about-bcss-kelowna/ http://www.bcss.org/2008/07/branches/other-staffed-branches/kelowna-2/about-bcss-kelowna/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:45:47 +0000 admin http://www.bcss.org/?p=669
  • 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 bcsskel@shaw.ca M-F Hours: 9:00 - 12:00 pm and 1pm-3pm View Larger Map]]>     http://www.bcss.org/2008/07/branches/other-staffed-branches/kelowna-2/about-bcss-kelowna/feed/ 0     How to Make a Donation http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/aboutbcss/consider-a-gift/ http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/aboutbcss/consider-a-gift/#comments Thu, 24 May 2007 22:00:39 +0000 Mind Foundation http://www.bcss.org/blogs/2007/05/24/consider-a-gift/ 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.]]> http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/aboutbcss/consider-a-gift/feed/ 0 Local referral and support http://www.bcss.org/2010/10/programs/telephone-referral-and-support/ http://www.bcss.org/2010/10/programs/telephone-referral-and-support/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:43:38 +0000 admin http://www.bcss.org/?p=1711 http://www.bcss.org/2010/10/programs/telephone-referral-and-support/feed/ 0 Family Toolkit http://www.bcss.org/2010/03/resources/family-friends/family-toolkit/ http://www.bcss.org/2010/03/resources/family-friends/family-toolkit/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:44:24 +0000 BCSS Staff http://www.bcss.org/blogs/2006/02/24/family-toolkit/ http://www.bcss.org/2010/03/resources/family-friends/family-toolkit/feed/ 0 Throughout BC – BCSS – Strengthening Families Together Courses Start Spring & Fall http://www.bcss.org/2008/11/calendar/events/throughout-bc-bcss-strengthening-families-together-courses-start-spring-fall/ http://www.bcss.org/2008/11/calendar/events/throughout-bc-bcss-strengthening-families-together-courses-start-spring-fall/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:46:02 +0000 admin http://www.bcss.org/2008/11/calendar/events/throughout-bc-bcss-strengthening-families-together-courses-start-spring-fall/ http://www.bcss.org/2008/11/calendar/events/throughout-bc-bcss-strengthening-families-together-courses-start-spring-fall/feed/ 0 Basic Facts About Schizophrenia http://www.bcss.org/2008/02/resources/family-friends/basic-facts-about-schizophrenia-2/ http://www.bcss.org/2008/02/resources/family-friends/basic-facts-about-schizophrenia-2/#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:13:52 +0000 Mind Foundation http://www.bcss.org/2008/02/26/basic-facts-about-schizophrenia-2/ http://www.bcss.org/2008/02/resources/family-friends/basic-facts-about-schizophrenia-2/feed/ 0 Guide to the Mental Health Act http://www.bcss.org/2008/01/resources/family-friends/guide-to-the-mental-health-act/ http://www.bcss.org/2008/01/resources/family-friends/guide-to-the-mental-health-act/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:52:27 +0000 admin http://www.bcss.org/2008/01/22/guide-to-the-mental-health-act/ http://www.bcss.org/2008/01/resources/family-friends/guide-to-the-mental-health-act/feed/ 0 Online Support Groups for Family / Supporters http://www.bcss.org/2007/09/calendar/events/online-support-groups-for-family-supporters/ http://www.bcss.org/2007/09/calendar/events/online-support-groups-for-family-supporters/#comments Sat, 08 Sep 2007 22:18:16 +0000 BCSS Staff http://www.bcss.org/2007/08/20/online-support-groups-for-family-supporters/ Visit www.reachingfamiliesproject.org to participate in our online support groups for family members and supporters. ]]> http://www.bcss.org/2007/09/calendar/events/online-support-groups-for-family-supporters/feed/ 0 Partnership Education http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/partnership-education/ http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/partnership-education/#comments Tue, 15 May 2007 19:26:25 +0000 BCSS Staff http://www.bcss.org/blogs/2007/05/15/partnership-education/ contact the BCSS staff person or volunteer near you.]]> http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/partnership-education/feed/ 0 Subscribe to our E-Newsletters http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/aboutbcss/e-newsletters/ http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/aboutbcss/e-newsletters/#comments Mon, 14 May 2007 21:52:37 +0000 BCSS Staff http://www.bcss.org/blogs/2007/05/14/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.]]> http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/aboutbcss/e-newsletters/feed/ 0 Strengthening Families Together – 10 session group for family and friends http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/ http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/#comments Tue, 08 May 2007 20:01:29 +0000 Mind Foundation http://www.bcss.org/blogs/2007/05/08/strengthening-families-together/ Strengthening Families Together is a 10-session group for families and friends, which provides information, skill-building, and support. Offered throughout BC in spring and fall. Contact your local branch for details. ]]> http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/feed/ 0 Crisis coping for familes http://www.bcss.org/2006/05/resources/family-friends/family-coping-with-a-crisis/ http://www.bcss.org/2006/05/resources/family-friends/family-coping-with-a-crisis/#comments Fri, 19 May 2006 15:08:58 +0000 BCSS Staff http://www.bcss.org/blogs/2007/05/19/family-coping-with-a-crisis/ http://www.bcss.org/2006/05/resources/family-friends/family-coping-with-a-crisis/feed/ 0 Advocating for your relative (and yourself) – Dos and Don’ts http://www.bcss.org/2005/05/resources/family-friends/dos-and-donts/ http://www.bcss.org/2005/05/resources/family-friends/dos-and-donts/#comments Sun, 15 May 2005 22:23:44 +0000 BCSS Staff http://www.bcss.org/blogs/2007/05/15/dos-and-donts/ http://www.bcss.org/2005/05/resources/family-friends/dos-and-donts/feed/ 0 Spouses Handbook http://www.bcss.org/2004/05/resources/family-friends/spouses-handbook/ http://www.bcss.org/2004/05/resources/family-friends/spouses-handbook/#comments Wed, 05 May 2004 21:09:16 +0000 BCSS Staff http://www.bcss.org/2004/05/05/spouses-handbook/ http://www.bcss.org/2004/05/resources/family-friends/spouses-handbook/feed/ 0 B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Education and Support Program http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/bridges-education-and-support-program/ http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/bridges-education-and-support-program/#comments Thu, 03 May 2007 01:23:11 +0000 Mind Foundation http://www.bcss.org/blogs/2007/05/02/bridges-education-and-support-program/ www.bcss.org/bridges]]> http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/bridges-education-and-support-program/feed/ 0