British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

New Antipsychotic Review: ZELDOX (ziprasidone hydrochloride) - By Dr. Richard Williams... More →
Family Toolkit - The Family Toolkit is designed to assist families in caring for a family member with a mental illness by providing information and practical resources.... More →
BCSS Branches - A BCSS Branch is a community based association of people who volunteer their time and energy to help improve the lives of people with serious mental illness and their families. - For more information on how to connect with a branch in your region, please contact provincial office at: (lower mainland): 604.270.7841 Toll Free: 1.888.888.0029 or Email Us... More →
Hospital Discharge Checklist - How to plan for when your ill family member is released from hospital.... More →
Guide to the Mental Health Act - 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... 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.... More →
Benefits of 'Extended Leave' - Provisions for Extended Leave exist under the BC Mental Health Act. These provisions are used regularly and... More →
Schizophrenia / Psychosis Early Warning Signs - This list of warning signs was developed by people whose relatives have schizophrenia or other serious mental... 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 →