British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

Third Saturday of the month, 11:30am-1:30pm @ 941 Kings Rd., Victoria. Info: admin.bcss at shaw.ca

Alternate Thursdays, 7-8:30 @ 941 Kings Road, Victoria. Info: 250-384-4225

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.

The Kids in Control Support Group Program gives information, education and support to children eight to thirteen years of age who have a parent with a serious mental illness.

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.