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	<title>British Columbia Schizophrenia Society &#187; Programs &amp; Services</title>
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	<description>A Reason to Hope. The Means to Cope.</description>
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		<title>Monthly Family Support Group Meetings</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BCSS regions and branches offer support groups for family members and supporters of persons with schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental illnesses. For a full list click on the link above or visit: <a href="http://www.bcss.org/category/calendar/monthly-meetings">www.bcss.org/category/calendar/monthly-meetings</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Local referral and support</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:43:38 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[BCSS Abbotsford]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Nanaimo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS North East - St. John, Taylor, Hudson's Hope, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd & Area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Northern Interior - Prince George, Quesnel, McBride, Valemont, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Fraser Lake & Burns Lake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Northwest - Terrace, Prince Rupert, Bulkley Valley, Haida Gwaii]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Sunshine Coast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Surrey / White Rock / Langley / Delta]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Vancouver / Richmond]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Vernon]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Williams Lake]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a family member with a mental illness? Are you wondering what services are available for serious mental illness in your community and how to access them? Need help figuring out what to do? BCSS can help. We have staff and volunteers in locations near you who can talk to you about your options and help you get connected. For contact info, please visit the link above for a list of locations or contact BCSS at 1-888-888-0029 to be referred to the person nearest you.]]></description>
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		<title>Teens in Control</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2010/08/programs/teens-in-control-educational-and-support-group-for-teens-who-have-a-parent-with-a-mental-illness/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2010/08/programs/teens-in-control-educational-and-support-group-for-teens-who-have-a-parent-with-a-mental-illness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:14:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Educational and Support Group for teens who have a parent with a mental illness]]></description>
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		<title>Ulysses Agreement – planning for support</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2009/12/programs/ulysses-agreement-planning-for-support/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2009/12/programs/ulysses-agreement-planning-for-support/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:22:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Fraser Region - Abbotsford, Agassiz, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Delta, Hope, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, The Tri-Cities, White Rock]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children & Youth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family & Friends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Professionals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Printable Resources]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Ulysses Agreement is a voluntary plan that allows a parent to plan how their children will be cared for should they relapse and be temporally unable to care for their children. Help to create these plans is available in Boston Bar, Hope, Agassiz, Mission, Abbotsford, Langley, White Rock &#038; Surrey from Mark Littlefield at (604) 832-0705. Outside the Fraser region, please call Mark for more information or click on the link for written information and templates. ]]></description>
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		<title>Reaching Families Project</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2008/11/programs/reaching-families-project/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2008/11/programs/reaching-families-project/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Programs & Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family members of a person with a mental illness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family Mental Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online support]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Regional Family Services]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This project provides assertive outreach to family members and supporters of persons with a mental illness through interconnected online tools including online support groups, e-newsletters and a calendar of events. Visit <a href="http://www.reachoutpsychosis.com/phpBB">www.reachingfamiliesproject.org</a> for more. ]]></description>
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		<title>Calendar of training, support and other events in BC</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/09/programs/calendar-of-training-support-and-other-events-in-bc/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/09/programs/calendar-of-training-support-and-other-events-in-bc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:22:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Calendar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family & Friends]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our online calendar at <a href="http://www.bcss.org/events-calendar-page">www.bcss.org/calendar</a> 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.]]></description>
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		<title>Online Support Groups for Family  / Supporters</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/09/calendar/events/online-support-groups-for-family-supporters/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/09/calendar/events/online-support-groups-for-family-supporters/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 22:18:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Abbotsford Events]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Kelowna]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Nanaimo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS North East - St. John, Taylor, Hudson's Hope, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd & Area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Northern Interior - Prince George, Quesnel, McBride, Valemont, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Fraser Lake & Burns Lake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Northwest - Terrace, Prince Rupert, Bulkley Valley, Haida Gwaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Penticton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Powell River]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Salmon Arm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Sunshine Coast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Surrey / White Rock / Langley / Delta]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Tri-Cities/Ridge Meadows - Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Vancouver / Richmond]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Vernon]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Burnaby Events]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Fraser Region Events (Abbotsford,  Agassiz, Burnaby,  Chilliwack,  Delta,  Hope,  Langley,  Maple Ridge,  Mission,  New Westminster,  Pitt Meadows,  Surrey,  The Tri-Cities,  White Rock)]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Salmon Arm events]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ December 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. January 1, 2012 to January 31, 2012. February 1, 2012 to February 28, 2012. March 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012. April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. May 1, 2012 to May 31, 2012. June 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012. July 1, 2012 to July 31, 2012. August 1, 2012 to August 31, 2012. September 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012. October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012. November 1, 2012 to November 30, 2012. December 1, 2012 5:00 pm to December 31, 2012 5:00 pm. ] <img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-219" title="Irises" src="http://www.bcss.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/ph03833i.thumbnail.jpg" alt="" width="128" height="85" />Visit <a href="http://www.ww.reachingfamiliesproject.org/phpBB">www.reachingfamiliesproject.org</a> to participate in our online support groups for family members and supporters. ]]></description>
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		<title>Family Respite Program</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/07/programs/family-respite-program/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/07/programs/family-respite-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:25:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Fraser Region - Abbotsford, Agassiz, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Delta, Hope, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, The Tri-Cities, White Rock]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family & Friends]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Family Respite Program provides a modest amount of funding to families to pay for activities or services to help give family members helping their ill relative a break or rest. As families are all different, each family is helped to come up with a respite plan that works for them. Visit <a href="http://www.bcss.org/2007/07/programs/family-respite-program/">http://www.bcss.org/respite</a> for more information. For service in the Fraser region contact 604 608-0477]]></description>
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		<title>ReachOut Psychosis Concert and Education Program for Youth</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/reach-out-concert-and-education-program-for-youth/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/reach-out-concert-and-education-program-for-youth/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 19:47:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Alphabetical List of Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children & Youth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Educators]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Programs & Services]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A fun and interactive performance that aims to educate young people about the symptoms of this brain condition and where to get help. Delivered to tens of thousands of youth each year in secondary schools across BC. More information at <a href="http://www.reachoutpsychosis.com">reachoutpsychosis.com</a>
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		<title>Partnership Education</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/partnership-education/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/partnership-education/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 19:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BCSS Abbotsford]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Burnaby / New Westminster]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Chilliwack]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Fraser Region - Abbotsford, Agassiz, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Delta, Hope, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, The Tri-Cities, White Rock]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Kamloops]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Kelowna]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Nanaimo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS North East - St. John, Taylor, Hudson's Hope, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd & Area]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Northern Interior - Prince George, Quesnel, McBride, Valemont, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort St. John, Fraser Lake & Burns Lake]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Northwest - Terrace, Prince Rupert, Bulkley Valley, Haida Gwaii]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Penticton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Powell River]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Salmon Arm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Sunshine Coast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Surrey / White Rock / Langley / Delta]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Tri-Cities/Ridge Meadows - Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Vancouver / Richmond]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Vernon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Victoria]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family & Friends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Professional Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Programs & Services]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Partnership Education is based on a personal storytelling model. It is a unique and powerful presentation that helps people in the community to understand the nature and prevalence of chronic and severe mental illness. A Partnership presentation is a panel of three guest speakers - a person with a psychiatric diagnosis, a family member, and a mental health professional. The three guests are presented as a team and each describes their own personal experience with mental illness. For information about volunteering for or arranging for a partnership presentation in your area, please <a href="http://www.bcss.org/category/branches">contact the BCSS staff person or volunteer near you.</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Kids in Control Support Group Program</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/kids-in-control/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/kids-in-control/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 19:14:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[BCSS Chilliwack]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Tri-Cities/Ridge Meadows - Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Victoria]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children & Youth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family & Friends]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[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: <a href="http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/kids-in-control/">www.bcss.org/kidsincontrol</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Strengthening Families Together &#8211; 10 session group for family and friends</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2007 20:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mind Foundation</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Anxiety]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Fraser Region - Abbotsford, Agassiz, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Delta, Hope, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, New Westminster, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, The Tri-Cities, White Rock]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Kamloops]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Kelowna]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Nanaimo]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Strengthening Families Together]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? <a href="http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/">Strengthening Families Together</a> is a 10-session group for families and friends, which provides information, skill-building, and support.  Offered  throughout BC in spring and fall. <a href="http://www.bcss.org/category/branches">Contact your local branch for details</a>. ]]></description>
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		<title>Family-to-Family Education Program (Replaced by Strengthening Families Together)</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2006/03/programs/family-to-family-education-program/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2006/03/programs/family-to-family-education-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2006 19:41:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family & Friends]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This program has been replaced by the <a href="http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/">Strengthening Families Together</a> program. It is currently offered independently in Terrace, under separate license with NAMI. ]]></description>
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		<title>Family Support Buddy Program</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2006/03/programs/family-peer-support-buddy-program/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2006/03/programs/family-peer-support-buddy-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2006 22:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BCSS Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The program matches volunteers with persons who are family members of persons with a serious and persistent mental illness. The volunteers, who are also family members of a person with a mental illness, provide peer listening and some information during a weekly phone call or visit. This program is not currently operating but full program materials are available at the link above for organizations or branches who would like to offer it. ]]></description>
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		<title>B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Education and Support Program</title>
		<link>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/bridges-education-and-support-program/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/bridges-education-and-support-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2007 01:23:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mind Foundation</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[BCSS Kelowna]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[B.R.I.D.G.E.S.]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[BRIDGES is a course taught by consumers for consumers. BRIDGES helps people learn things that will help them in their journey to recovery.  People who have taken the course find it helps them to be part of their own treatment. In the course, students learn about psychiatric diagnoses. They also learn about what mental health treatments work best. More information: <a href="http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/bridges-education-and-support-program">www.bcss.org/bridges</a>]]></description>
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