British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

• Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, Anxiety Disorders Mental Illness Family & Peer Support, Information & Information Center
• One-on-one support and referral - We offer one-on-one support for any family members/friends with a loved one in recovery from a mental illness during office hours & by appointment outside of the office hours.
• Partnership Presentations
• Resource Center and Library
• Family Education Program (funding provided by Interior Health Authority)
• Family Support Groups In Partnership with the B.C. Schizophrenia Society and Penticton Mental Health Center
• Peer Support Program for South Okanagan Similkameen
• Positively Social (psychosocial rehab group) focus - being positive and learning appropriate social skills. There is a different fun and engaging activity every week. Every Thursday at 2:00 pm at 205 Martin Street, Penticton
• Get Well Groupies - A group that creates handmade peer-signed cards for people who are admitted to the psychiatric unit at the Penticton Hospital. Every Monday at 2:00 pm at 205 Martin Street
• Women’s Support Group - Every 2nd Friday at 10:30 am at Unity House 2852 Skaha Lake Rd.
• B.R.I.D.G.E.S.
• Kids in Control
• Puppeteer Program - beginning in the 2008-2009 school year
• National Depression and Anxiety Screening Day
• Walk-the-World (see events schedule)
• Strengthening Families Together
  (click here for events schedule)
• Special Events
• Newsletter - the Iris Express (bimonthly)

Office Hours:

Mondays 3 pm to 7 pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm

Location:

Note, we are moving, but just next door to 205 Martin Street as of the end of June. Till then we are at:
221 Martin St.
Penticton, BC. Canada
V2A 5K2

Phone (250) 493-7338 Fax (250) 493-0690
Email: BCSS Penticton

BCSS Penticton is offering the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. program this Fall, which will help people in their journey to recovery. It is taught by consumers for consumers. Starts Sept 18 2008, 10:00 am @ 205 Martin St, Penticton. Info: BCSS Penticton 250-493-7338

Starts Sept 16 2008 @ 205 Martin St, Penticton. Info: BCSS Penticton 250-493-7338

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…

2nd & 4th Thursday every month,7pm @ 221 Martin St., Penticton. Info: Dee 493-7338

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.