The BC Schizophrenia Society has a regional coordinator, Danita Senf, providing family referral, support and other services in the Powell River area. She can be reached at 604-485-8266 or by email
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Third Monday of each month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm @ The Source Club 4476 Cumberland St. Info: Danita Senf 604-485-8266. Third Tuesday in January, March, June and September, 7pm @ Board room of the Powell River Hospital. Info: Danita Senf 604-485-8266.
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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 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 or click on the above link for more information. 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.