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About BCSS Victoria

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British Columbia Schizophrenia Society Victoria Branch 941 Kings Road Victoria, BC V8T 1W7 (250) 384-4225 phone (250) 388-4391 fax email BCSS Victoria [More Information About BCSS Victoria]

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BCSS Victoria Branch is a local non-profit organization with the mission to improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support programs, public policy, and research

We do this by:

Providing support for both the person with schizophrenia and their family members;
Providing education and information to the general public about the nature of schizophrenia;
Improving services and legislation for persons with schizophrenia and their families;
Promoting and collaborating with government and community partners;
Providing support for research related to schizophrenia

BCSS Victoria was formed in 1984 and is the largest branch of the BC Schizophrenia Society with over 370 members. The branch operates programs and services for family members and those with schizophrenia, such as: family-run support groups, a reference library, respite care, peer support and a Memorial (scholarship) fund. The Victoria Branch of BCSS is supported by the United Way, private donations, fundraising activities and Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA).

BCSS Victoria – Newsletter

Mind Foundation — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:33:38 +0000

Please find a link to the Victoria Branch Monthly Newsletter: January 2010: Victoria Newsletter Jan 2010 November 2008: newsletter-nov-2008 February 2008: bcssnewsfeb082.pdf

Victoria – Library Information

admin — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:36:50 +0000

Library Information The resource library of the BC Schizophrenia Society’s Victoria Branch is available to the public on a lending basis. There are over 155 videos and over 100 books as well as journals, newsletters and local community resource information. We also have a large newspaper clippings file organized into subjects going back many years. No [...]

Victoria – Respite Program

admin — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:31:40 +0000

Respite is a temporary, short term program designed to relieve and support the primary family caregiver of someone with a serious mental illness who lives at home. What are the Program Goals? To give the caregivers some relief or a break. Help reduce stress and improve the well-being of the family Have a positive influence on the person affected Who [...]

Victoria – Memorial Fund

admin — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:28:27 +0000

Memorial Fund Criteria Please read carefully before filling out attached application form.. Thank you. Purpose: The primary purpose of the Memorial Fund is to provide financial assistance to family members of and/or individuals suffering from schizophrenia or another serious & persistent mental illness, where there is an established need. Applications for funding may be considered in the [...]

Victoria – Family Peer Support

admin — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:24:02 +0000

Family Peer Support – A new program of the BCSS Victoria Branch The goal of Peer Support is to provide an empathic connection with someone who has experienced mental illness in their family. Family Peer Support Offers: Trained, knowledgeable workers; One-on-one matching with a trained Family Peer Support Worker for 1-10 meetings; Practical suggestions and ideas; Hope, empathy, support, validation and [...]

Victoria – Family Counselling

admin — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:21:31 +0000

Short-term, Individual Family Counselling Is your family struggling with a member who has a mental illness? Do you need information about a mental illness and the recovery process? Do you need support to cope with your family member’s illness and the consequences it has on them and other family members? Are you overwhelmed with where to find support and [...]

Victoria Peer Support for Consumers

admin — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:18:04 +0000

The goal of Peer Support is to assist a person to discover ways to better manage and enjoy life in the midst of a mental illness. Peer Support is… Confidential one-on-one mentoring through a shared experience of mental illness and recovery. Peer Support offers: Role modeling of the recovery process by trained Peer Support Workers ; A one-on-one match [...]

Victoria – BCSS – Family Support Groups

admin — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:43:55 +0000

The Victoria branch of the BCSS has 3 Family Support Groups that meet on a monthly basis. These on-going support groups are for family members who have been living with a mental illness for several years. welcome new members in need of family peer support. They are geographically located in Central Saanich, Western Communities and [...]

Victoria – BCSS – Dual Recovery Anonymous – Tuesdays

admin — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:20:32 +0000

A 12-step group for people with a psychiatric or emotional illness coupled with alcohol or substance abuse. Sponsored by BC Schizophrenia Society Yes, every Tuesday at the same time and place., 7:30-8:30 p.m. @ the Victoria office of the BC Schizophrenia Society, 941 Kings Road, Victoria BC. Corner of Quadra St. and Kings Rd. . Info: john.dravictoria@yahoo.com Every [...]

Kids in Control Support Group Program

BCSS Staff — Tue, 15 May 2007 19:14:46 +0000

The Kids in Control Support Group Program, created by the BC Schizophrenia Society, gives information, education and support to children eight to thirteen years of age who have a parent with a serious mental illness. The Teens in Control program is now available for Teens. For more information visit: www.bcss.org/kidsincontrol

Partnership Education

BCSS Staff — Tue, 15 May 2007 19:26:25 +0000

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 contact the BCSS staff person or volunteer near you.

Victoria – BCSS – Kids in Control Support Group – Register Now for Feb. 18 course start

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[ January 27, 2012 1:00 pm to February 18, 2012 3:00 pm. ] The Kids In Control Support Group Program is for kids ages 8-12 whose parent, guardian or sibling has a mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar or major depressive disorder). The program helps provide the tools and coping skills that will help children grow up happy and healthy despite their challenges and risks. More information on the program can [...]

Vancouver Island – Early Psychosis Intervention Program Video

admin — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:05:10 +0000

This video talks about the early psychosis intervention on Vancouver Island, and services provided by BCSS locally. Click here for contact information for the Early Psychosis Intervention programs on Vancouver Island

Local referral and support

admin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:43:38 +0000

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.