http://www.bcss.org A Reason to Hope, the Means to Cope Thu, 08 May 2008 17:40:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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, ... http://www.bcss.org/2008/05/08/vancouver-5th-annual-frames-of-mind-mental-health-film-festival/ Volunteer Office Administrator  Volunteer Development Officer Volunteer Graphic Designer Volunteer Application Form http://www.bcss.org/2008/05/06/volunteer-opportunities/ 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 ... http://www.bcss.org/2008/04/30/job-posting-experienced-bookkeeper/ Please click below for the most recent edition of the Nanaimo Branch newsletter. newsletter-template-bcss-spring-2008-final-4-1.pdf http://www.bcss.org/2008/04/22/nanaimo-newsletter/ 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 http://www.bcss.org/2008/04/22/job-posting-bcss-regional-coordinator/ 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 ... http://www.bcss.org/2008/04/08/friends-spring-2008/ 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 ... http://www.bcss.org/2008/04/03/bc-schizophrenia-statement-on-violence/ 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 http://www.bcss.org/2008/04/02/fort-st-john-bcss-evening-support-group/ 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 http://www.bcss.org/2008/04/02/fort-st-john-bcss-breakfast-support-group/ 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 ... http://www.bcss.org/2008/04/02/movies-and-psychiatry-the-depiction-of-mental-illness-in-film/ Unfortunately, this golf tournament has been cancelled. 4th Annual Mental Health Awareness Charity Golf Tournament Date:                Friday, May 9th 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 ... http://www.bcss.org/2008/03/23/penticton-4th-annual-mental-health-awareness-charity-golf-tournament/ Salmon Arm - BCSS Confidential Mental Illness Family Support Group - Last Thursdays   The 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. http://www.bcss.org/2008/03/23/salmon-arm-bcss-mental-illness-family-support-group-last-thursdays/ 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, ... http://www.bcss.org/2008/03/22/vancouver-the-homeless-and-mental-illness-solving-the-challenge/ 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 ... http://www.bcss.org/2008/03/20/2008-building-bridges-to-the-future-bursary-program/ 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 ... http://www.bcss.org/2008/03/19/reaching-out-video-with-chinese-subtitles/