British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

Vancouver- 5th Annual Frames of Mind Mental Health Film Festival

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May 8th - 11th at Pacific Cinemateque: http://www.cinematheque.bc.ca/framesofmind/index.html
Presenting Sponsors: UBC Dept of Psychiatry, UBC Institute of Mental Health, Pacific Cinematheque

Media Sponsor: Channel M

Co-sponsors: Vancouver Coastal Health Authority; Mood Disorders Association of BC; Amnesty International Canada - Pacific Regional Office; Ending Relationship Abuse Society of BC; Chinese Mental Health Program, Canadian Mental Health Association; Vancouver-Burnaby Branch and the UBC Dept of Psychiatry Cross-Cultural Psychiatry Program; S.U.C.C.E.S.S.; MOSAIC.

Volunteer Opportunities

Mind Foundation — Tue, 06 May 2008 20:59:32 +0000

Volunteer Office Administrator

Volunteer Development Officer

Volunteer Graphic Designer

Volunteer Application Form

Job Posting - Experienced Bookkeeper

Mind Foundation — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:06:10 +0000

BC Schizophrenia Society Experienced Bookkeeper

Position Type: Part Time.

Job Region: BC - Vancouver & Lower Mainland

Application Deadline: 5/19/2008

Location: Richmond, B.C.

Years Experience: Min. 5 Yrs. Bookkeep with Min. 3 Yrs. Cdn. ACCPAC

Organization: Non-Profit, Small Friendly Office.

Employee Benefits: Exceptional

Location: Easy Access to Public Transit

Hours: 9am-5pm (one hour for lunch/breaks)

Wage Rate depends on experience and availability

Duration: Commencing June 3, 2008

Terms: Permanent. Part-time 3 days, may lead to Full-time.

Reporting: Daily to Financial Administrator, and to Executive Director asneeded/requested.

Responsibilities:

1. Basic Weekly Bookkeeping

2. Daily Data Entry

3. Monthly Bank Reconciliation

4. Weekly Filing of related documents

5. Weekly Mailing of related documents

6. Daily Communications with suppliers

7. Monthly Bank Deposits at bank

8. Weekly Payables/Payments: Prepare and Process

9. Monthly summary of staff time

10.Ongoing Assistance to Financial Administrator

Qualifications:

Positive Attitude and Supportive

Very Well-Organized

Attention to Detail

Focus on Accuracy

Values:

Team Work

Open to Learning new tasks/skills

Meeting Close Deadlines

Fluent in English: Reading,Writing,Communication

Compensation Type: Hourly

Contact by: Email, Fax, Mail

Amount: $20 - $25

Applicant should quote Job# Bookkeeper

Job Contact Information:

Shahbar Dadvand, Financial Administrator

Email: employment@bcss.org

Fax: 604-270-9861

British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

201-6011 Westminster Hwy. Richmond, BC V7C 4V4

Nanaimo Newsletter

Mind Foundation — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:35:47 +0000

Please click below for the most recent edition of the Nanaimo Branch newsletter.

newsletter-template-bcss-spring-2008-final-4-1.pdf

Job Posting - BCSS Regional Coordinator

Mind Foundation — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:42:23 +0000

Please click below for a complete job description. This posting closes on Friday May 2, 2008.

Job Posting

For more information, please contact Leah Domoney, NorthWest Regional Manager, at

(250) 635-8206 phone/fax, or bcssterr@telus.net

Friends - Spring 2008 Edition

Mind Foundation — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:28:57 +0000

The spring edition of our Friends newsletter is now available.

In this edition:

Naked Bungee 2008 - Engaging Youth, Creating Awareness And Raising Money!
Bridges Coordinator Debbie Sesula Wins Courage To Come Back Award
ReachOut Tour Update
Diversity In Online Support/Online Resources
Planned Giving: Here Today…Here Tomorrow!
Dangers Associated With Drug-To-Drug Interactions
2008 Vancouver Family Conference
Moving Lives Forward Scholarship
BC Schizophrenia Society Awards - Call For Nominations!
New! Kids In Control For Teens
Mental Health And Pregnancy Research Study

Please click on this link to view or print the newsletter in pdf (adobe portable document) format.

Friends Newsletter - Spring 2008 Edition

If it will not open for you, you may not have the free adobe acrobat reader installed.

BC Schizophrenia Society - Statement On Violence

Mind Foundation — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:04:55 +0000

Research has shown that the vast majority of people who are violent do not suffer from mental illnesses, and that mental illness is responsible for a very small proportion of violence. Studies indicate that some symptoms of psychiatric illness, such as paranoid ideas and command hallucinations, rather than the diagnosis itself, appear to increase the risk of violent behaviour. However, appropriate psychiatric treatment has been shown to reduce the risk of violence, so when people are treated they are no more likely to be violent than the general public.

Please click on the following link for more: BCSS Statement On Violence

Fort St. John - BCSS - Evening Support Group

Technology Tailoring — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 02:07:40 +0000

[ May 21, 2008; 7:00 pm; June 18, 2008; 7:00 pm; July 16, 2008; 7:00 pm; ] Where: 9410-104 Avenue When: 3rd Wednesday of every month Time: 7 p.m. For more information contact Julie Kornelsen kornelsn@pris.ca 250-261-9189

Fort St. John - BCSS - Breakfast Support Group

Technology Tailoring — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:52:27 +0000

Fort St. John Breakfast Support Group

When: The first Friday of every month.
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Northern Star Restaurant, 86 St & Alaska Hwy

For more information contact Julie Kornelsen
kornelsn@pris.ca
250-261-9189

Movies and Psychiatry - The Depiction of Mental Illness in Film

Technology Tailoring — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:45:08 +0000

On Monday, May 5th, Dr. Harry Karlinsky, founder of the Frames of Mind Film Festival, will be making a presentation entitled “Movies and Psychiatry - The Depiction of Mental Illness in Film” at the Douglas College campus in New Westminster.

Dr. Karlinsky will provide an historical overview of the depiction of mental health issues within the world of cinema. Various film and video clips will be utilized throughout the presentation to illustrate key points.
Date: Monday, May 5th Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Room 2201, Douglas College, 700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster
(1 blk from the New Westminster SkyTrain station)

No Charge to Attend

This is a free Mental Health Awareness Week event presented by the partnership of:

MDA - Mood Disorders Association of BC
Fraser Health Authority
Department of Psychology, Douglas College
Simon Fraser University, Counselling
Canadian Mental Health Association - Simon Fraser Branch
BC Schizophrenia Society

For More Information: 604-523-1072

Penticton - (Cancelled)4th Annual Mental Health Awareness Charity Golf Tournament

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Unfortunately, this golf tournament has been cancelled.

4th Annual Mental Health Awareness Charity Golf Tournament

Date: Friday, May 9^th
Time: 4:30 pm shotgun start
Format: Best ball FUN tourney includes Golf, Dinner & Prizes
Tickets: EARLY BIRD tickets $65 OR SAVE $25 and buy a Team of Five for $300

Tickets purchase after May 7^th - $80 each

Call today for tickets 250-493-7338

Get your Tickets Now to Qualify for Early Bird Draw for Tickets to see the Monster Trucks

Salmon Arm - BCSS Mental Illness Family Support Group - Last Thursdays

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[ April 24, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. May 29, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. June 26, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Last Thursday of every month 7-9 pm @ the Mental Illness Family Support & Information Centre, 181 Trans Canada Hwy. (Family Resource Centre), Salmon Arm. Information: Donna (250) 832-2170 ext. 206.

Vancouver - The Homeless and Mental Illness: Solving the Challenge

Technology Tailoring — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:24:24 +0000

Collaboration for Change presents a free public forum on the challenges faced by those with mental illness and addictions who are homeless.

At the forum, the Honourable Mike Kirby, Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, will speak on the dual challenges of the homeless and mental illness.

Monday April 28, 2008, 7-9 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Playhouse Theatre, 600 Hamilton St. (at Dunsmuir), Vancouver

Please RSVP: collaborationforchange@pacegroup.com

This free community event is supported by the Vancouver Foundation and the Vancvouer Agreement.

2008 Building Bridges to the Future Bursary Program

Mind Foundation — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:15:24 +0000

The Schizophrenia Society of Canada and Janssen-Ortho Inc. are pleased to partner again in offering the Building Bridges to the Future Bursary Program. Though administered by Janssen-Ortho Inc., the program is now coordinated through the Schizophrenia Society of Canada. The Building Bridges to the Future Bursary Program seeks to encourage and support individuals living with schizophrenia as they pursue educational opportunities. The money from the bursary program can be used for tuition/registration fees, books and other costs related to completing education and/or training program.

Please fill out the forms found at the link below, and fax or mail to the SSC.

http://www.schizophrenia.ca/files/2008_Building_Bridges_Application_Forms.pdf

Schizophrenia Society of Canada
50 Acadia Avenue - Suite 205
Markham, ON
L3R 0B3
Tel: 905.415.2007
Toll Free: 1.888.772.4673
Fax: 905.415.2337
e-mail: info@schizophrenia.ca

Reaching Out Video with Chinese Subtitles

admin — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:39:33 +0000

The reaching out video tells the story of living with schizophrenia, and why it’s important to get help early.

The community video shows Julie, a high school student, learning about schizophrenia and getting help for her friend Todd.
The physician video has interviews with doctors on the importance of early intervention in psychosis and schizophrenia.

Please see these videos below by clicking on the above links.

To download a copy of any of our videos to play on your own machine or distribute to others please go to this directory: www.bcss.org/a_media/video/

http://www.bcss.org/a_media/video/ro_physicians_ch_subt_legacy_vhs_Med.mp4

http://www.bcss.org/a_media/video/ro_sch_and_community_ch_subt_legacy_vhs_Med.mp4