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Schizophrenia / Psychosis Early Warning Signs - This list of warning signs was developed by people whose relatives have schizophrenia or other serious mental illness. Many behaviours are within the range of normal responses to situations. Yet family members sense—even when symptoms are mild—that behaviour is “unusual”; that the person is “not the same”.... More →
Strengthening Families Together - 10 session group for family and friends - Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? Strengthening Families Together is a 10-session group for families and friends, which provides information, skill-building, and support. Offered throughout BC in spring and fall. Contact your local branch for details.... More →
Kids in Control Support Group Program - 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... More →
Provincial Office Staff - The BCSS has staff contacts in every health region in BC, who help families and support programs on behalf of the provincial society. Please click on the link above for staff email and contact information.... More →
Online Support Groups for Family / Supporters - Visit www.reachingfamiliesproject.org to participate in our online support groups for family members and supporters.... More →
Basic Facts About Schizophrenia - This 40-page booklet contains the most frequently asked questions about schizophrenia.... More →
Spouses Handbook - This booklet was published due to requests from family members who have a spouse ill with schizophrenia, for information specific to their needs.... More →
Advocating for your relative (and yourself) - Dos and Don'ts - Dos and don'ts for families coping with schizophrenia... More →
Psychosis Symptoms and What to Do - This 4 page fact sheet in pdf format gives helpful tips for families and friends on how to handle psychosis symptoms.... More →
Stages of Hallucinations - Some information on working with hallucinations.... More →

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BCSS letter to Louise Bradley, President and CEO, Mental Health Commission of Canada

Tell us your story

More Clues in the Genetics of Schizophrenia

2011 Moving Lives Forward Scholarship Recipients

Offering Kids in Control or Teens in Control in your region

Remembering Greg Dallimore

New Medication for Schizophrenia: Abilify (aripiprazole)

Improvements to the RDSP plan

B.C.’s Mental Health Plan: Where Do Leadership Hopefuls Stand on Helping the Mentally Ill?

Ending Stigma and Achieving Parity in Mental Health: A Physician Perspective

Planned Giving Seminars for BCSS Branches and Regions

Jodi and Harpreet’s Half-Marathon Fundraiser for BCSS

Twins Help Find Cause of Schizophrenia

BC Patients Respond to Government’s Drug Policy Reform

Letter from Lucy Waters: Not right to ignore signs of deteriorating mental health

Coroners Inquest Results – Ross Allan

Schizophrenia in Canada – A National Report

British Columbia Schizophrenia Society Statement on Violence

About BCSS Kamloops

Richard Dolman Award for Excellence in Police Service Awarded to Detective Fiona Wilson-Bates of VPD

Mental Health Professionals Resource Elist

Educator E-Resource Newsletter

Family Resource Elist

Raise Your Voice – Contact Your MLA About Lack of Resources!

Police Intervention in Emergency Psychiatric Care: BluePrint For Change

Lost in Transition – A report from the Vancouver Police Department

Planned Giving

Educational Booklets For Children – Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression

Psychotic Illness can be Predicted in up to 80% of High-Risk Youth

ReachOut Psychosis Concert Tour Video

GMIS – Genetics and Mental Illness Studies

Online Support Groups for Family / Supporters

CIBC Donates $5,000 to BC Schizophrenia Society for Kids In Control Program

BC Schizophrenia Society Group on Facebook

CBC Passionate Eye Documentary on Using Comedy to Fight Mental Illness and Stigma

Early Psychosis Intervention