British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

Who are we?

Family members and individuals affected by mental illness and addictions working with service providers to achieve a more comprehensive and effective continuum of mental health and addiction services.

Kim Dixon, BA, MSc Candidate; Regional Coordinator email Kim Dixon
Kathryn Lestage, RSW, MSW Candidate; Support, Education, Advocacy Coordinator email Kathryn Lestage

What do we do?

Educated, trained and experienced PEERS provide support*, education*, and advocacy to improve the quality of life for family members and individuals affected by ANY mental illness and/or addiction including:

• Schizophrenia
• Bipolar / Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Addiction (Substance & Behavioral)
• Concurrent Disorders (Mental Illness & Addiction)
• Individual and group services available

Contact information.

BC Schizophrenia Society Northern Interior Region

Box 504 (1117 - 6th Avenue)
Prince George, BC V2L 4S6 kimdixon@bcsspg.org

Tel: (250) 561-8033 Toll-Free: 1-888-561-8055
Fax: (250) 562-8015

For more information and to receive a copy of the Northern Interior BCSS Newsletter, contact kimdixon@bcsspg.org

First Thursday of every month, 7–8:30 pm @ 1117 – 6 Ave, Prince George. Info: Kim 561-8033.

Last Wednesday of every month, 7-9pm @ McBride Hospital, McBride. Facilitator: Elizabeth (250) 968-4347

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.