British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

Mixing drugs or alcohol with an illness like schizophrenia is an alarming new trend. Traveling this risky road has devastating consequences.

This report is based on a set of surveys aimed at assessing the state of service delivery in B.C. and provides a snapshot of Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) services and programs through 2003 - 2004. It is an important benchmark document for ongoing evaluation of services in British Columbia.

This booklet was published due to requests from family members who have a spouse ill with schizophrenia, for information specific to their needs.

BCSS presents an educational kit for family and friends of people with schizophrenia.

Recommended reading list on schizophrenia.

A summary of the Early Psychosis Care Guide

A guide for professionals that looks at early psychosis intervention and treatment.

The manual "Supporting Families With Parental Mental Illness" contains all the information needed to hold a successful workshop that will inform audiences as to the issues involved in supporting families with parental mental illness.

Information on some of the drugs used to treat psychosis and schizophrenia

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: www.bcss.org/bridges

A puppet show that educates grade 4/5 students in order to give them accurate information and to dispel the myths and misunderstandings about mental illness. This program is currently offered in Terrace and Penticton. Please also see a similar puppet show offered in the Terrace area