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	<title>British Columbia Schizophrenia Society &#187; BCSS Vernon</title>
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		<title>About BCSS Vernon</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:18:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[BCSS Locations]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<h3>Office Address</h3>
Mental Illness Family Support  Centre
BC Schizophrenia Society - Vernon
#301 - 2  3402 27 Ave.
Vernon, BC V1T 1S1
PH: 250-260-3233
FAX: 250-260-3212
Email: <a href="mailto:vernon@bcss.org">vernon@bcss.org</a>

<strong>Drop in:</strong> Monday to Thursday 9 am to 12:30 pm

<strong>By Appointment: </strong>Monday to Thursday 12:30 pm to 4 pm, Fridays 9 am to 12:30 pm
<h3>Services Provided</h3>
<ul>
	<li><strong><a href="http://www.bcss.org/category/calendar/vernon-events/">Family Support Groups</a> </strong> - Our confidential, monthly family support group provides a caring environment to share your hopes, fears, experiences and knowledge with others who have first hand experience in supporting a loved one with a mental illness. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. (click on link for more information)</li>
	<li><strong>One-To-One Support</strong> - Individual support is available if you have questions, concerns or just want to talk to someone.</li>
	<li><strong>Cleaning Service Program for Consumers</strong> - This cleaning service aids in improving the emotional and physical well being of mental health consumers. A particular individual may use the service up to twice per year. It is not intended to be used as a regular cleaning service or to be used for “move out” cleaning. Referrals must be provided by a caseworker for approval by BCSS prior to the cleaning service being provided.</li>
	<li><strong>Library</strong> - A lending library of books, videos, cds, and dvds related to mental illness/health is available for families, consumers, professionals, and the general public.</li>
	<li><strong><a href="http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/">Strengthening Families Together</a></strong>:  Do you have a relative or close friend with a serious mental illness? This free 10-session educational support group for families and friends provides information about mental illnesses, coping and communication skills, problem solving, medications and treatments, how to support your loved one and self-care. Sessions take place in the spring and the fall. Please call the office for more information.</li>
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<ul>
	<li><a href="http://www.2007/05/programs/partnership-education/"><strong>Partnership Education Program</strong></a> - This public education program provides a realistic, well-rounded perspective of mental illness through incorporating views and experiences of individuals who have a mental illness, family members, and mental health professionals. Presentations are available for schools, colleges, universities, service clubs, churches, companies and other interest groups.</li>
</ul>
ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE

Call (250) 260-3233 or <a href="mailto:vernon%40bcss.org">email us</a> for information about any of our programs.]]></description>
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		<title>Newsletter &#8211; Vernon &amp; Salmon Arm Branches</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2008/03/branches/other-staffed-branches/vernon-branch/march-newsletter-vernon-salmon-arm-branches/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:18:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s our latest newsletter:
Click below to view the entire newsletter in pdf format:
Salmon Arm: Salmon Arm 2011 December Newsletter
Vernon: Vernon Newsletter December 2011
Below are the archives, past newsletters

2011 September Newsletter Salmon Arm
Vernon Newsletter September 2011 
2011 June Newsletter Salmon Arm
Vernon Newsletter BCSS July 2011 
Vernon March 2011 Newsletter
2011 March Newsletter Salmon Arm
December 2010 Vernon Newsletter [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vernon &#8211; BCSS &#8211; Susan Inman &#8211; Supporting families of people living with mental illnesses</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2011/07/calendar/events/vernon-bcss-susan-inman-supporting-families-of-people-living-with-mental-illnesses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ August 16, 2011; 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] ]]></description>
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		<title>Vernon &#8211; BCSS &#8211; Strengthening Families Together family education course &#8211; Register Now</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2011/04/calendar/events/vernon-bcss-strengthening-families-together-family-education-course-register-now/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2011/04/calendar/events/vernon-bcss-strengthening-families-together-family-education-course-register-now/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:33:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ April 20, 2011 7:00 pm to April 27, 2011 7:00 pm. April 27, 2011 7:00 pm to May 1, 2011 7:00 pm. May 1, 2011; 7:00 pm; ] Strengthening Families Together – Six Thursdays, May 5th - June 9th from 6:45 – 9:15 pm at the People Place: Do you have a relative or friend living with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety or schizophrenia? This FREE workshop for families and friends provides information about mental illnesses, coping and communication skills, problem solving, medications and treatments, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Local referral and support</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2010/10/programs/telephone-referral-and-support/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2010/10/programs/telephone-referral-and-support/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:43:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a family member with a mental illness? Are you wondering what services are available for serious mental illness in your community and how to access them? Need help figuring out what to do? BCSS can help. We have staff and volunteers in locations near you who can talk to you about your options and help you get connected. For contact info, please visit the link above for a list of locations or contact BCSS at 1-888-888-0029 to be referred to the person nearest you.]]></description>
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		<title>Family Toolkit</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2010/03/resources/family-friends/family-toolkit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2010/03/resources/family-friends/family-toolkit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:44:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Family Toolkit is designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources. 
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		<title>Vernon &#8211; BCSS &#8211; Family Support Group &#8211; 4th Tuesdays (evening)</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/11/calendar/events/vernon-confidential-mental-illness-family-support-group-4th-tuesdays/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2009/11/calendar/events/vernon-confidential-mental-illness-family-support-group-4th-tuesdays/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:07:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ January 24, 2012; 7:00 pm; February 21, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. March 27, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. April 24, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. May 22, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. June 26, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 24, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. August 28, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. September 25, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. October 23, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. November 27, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. December 18, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7-9pm @ People Place, Rm 301-2 3402-27th Ave., Vernon. Info: Dianne (250) 260-3233]]></description>
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		<title>Guide to the Mental Health Act</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2008/01/resources/family-friends/guide-to-the-mental-health-act/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2008/01/resources/family-friends/guide-to-the-mental-health-act/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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
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		<title>Online Support Groups for Family  / Supporters</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/09/calendar/events/online-support-groups-for-family-supporters/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/09/calendar/events/online-support-groups-for-family-supporters/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 22:18:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ December 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. January 1, 2012 to January 31, 2012. February 1, 2012 to February 28, 2012. March 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012. April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. May 1, 2012 to May 31, 2012. June 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012. July 1, 2012 to July 31, 2012. August 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012. September 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012. October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. November 1, 2012 to November 30, 2012. December 1, 2012 5:00 pm to December 31, 2012 5:00 pm. ] <img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-219" title="Irises" src="http://www.bcss.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/ph03833i.thumbnail.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="85" />Visit <a href="http://www.ww.reachingfamiliesproject.org/phpBB">www.reachingfamiliesproject.org</a> to participate in our online support groups for family members and supporters. ]]></description>
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		<title>Partnership Education</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/partnership-education/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/partnership-education/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 19:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Partnership Education is based on a personal storytelling model. It is a unique and powerful presentation that helps people in the community to understand the nature and prevalence of chronic and severe mental illness. A Partnership presentation is a panel of three guest speakers - a person with a psychiatric diagnosis, a family member, and a mental health professional. The three guests are presented as a team and each describes their own personal experience with mental illness. For information about volunteering for or arranging for a partnership presentation in your area, please <a href="http://www.bcss.org/category/branches">contact the BCSS staff person or volunteer near you.</a>]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 21:52:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<title>Strengthening Families Together &#8211; 10 session group for family and friends</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 20:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mind Foundation</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? <a href="http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/">Strengthening Families Together</a> is a 10-session group for families and friends, which provides information, skill-building, and support.  Offered  throughout BC in spring and fall. <a href="http://www.bcss.org/category/branches">Contact your local branch for details</a>. ]]></description>
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		<title>Crisis coping for familes</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2006/05/resources/family-friends/family-coping-with-a-crisis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2006 15:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This fact sheet helps families recognize a crisis situation and offers suggestions on how to deal with a crisis.]]></description>
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		<title>Advocating for your relative (and yourself) &#8211; Dos and Don&#8217;ts</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2005 22:23:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dos and don'ts for families coping with schizophrenia]]></description>
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		<title>Spouses Handbook</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2004 21:09:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This booklet was published due to requests from family members who have a spouse ill with schizophrenia, for information specific to their needs. ]]></description>
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