British Columbia Schizophrenia Society » B.R.I.D.G.E.S. http://www.bcss.org A Reason to Hope. The Means to Cope. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:56:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 About Penticton Mental Wellness Centre Family Support Peer Support http://www.bcss.org/2008/07/branches/other-staffed-branches/penticton-2/about-bcss-penticton/ http://www.bcss.org/2008/07/branches/other-staffed-branches/penticton-2/about-bcss-penticton/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:16:31 +0000 admin http://www.bcss.org/?p=647 Penticton Branch Services Offered
  • Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, Anxiety Disorders Mental Illness Family & Peer Support, Information & Information Center
  • One-on-one support and referral - We offer one-on-one support for any family members/friends with a loved one in recovery from a mental illness during office hours & by appointment outside of the office hours.
  • Partnership Presentations
  • Resource Center and Library
  • Family Education Program (funding provided by Interior Health Authority)
  • Family Support Groups In Partnership with the B.C. Schizophrenia Society and Penticton Mental Health Center
  • Peer Support Program for South Okanagan Similkameen
  • Your Recovery Journey - This program offers five free interactive weekly sessions, each ninety minutes long, and all facilitated by people in recovery who can give you valuable information that will help you on your recovery journey. You'll also learn how to find peer support and build new life skills. Call 250-493-7338 to register.
  • Kids in Control
  • Puppeteer Program
  • National Depression and Anxiety Screening Day
  • Walk-the-World (details to be announced - see events schedule)
  • Women's Support Group For women in recovery from a mental illness. Monday at 205 Martin Street. Time is under review. Call 250-493-7338 for information. Lead by Peer Support Workers.
  • Strengthening Families Together courses on-going Registration Call 250-493-7338 for further (click here for events schedule)
  • Special Events
  • Newsletter - the Iris Express (bimonthly)

Office Hours:

Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm OR by appointment

Location:

205 Martin Street Penticton BC V2A 5K2 Phone (250) 493-7338 Fax (250) 493-0690 Email: BCSS Penticton]]> http://www.bcss.org/2008/07/branches/other-staffed-branches/penticton-2/about-bcss-penticton/feed/ 0 49.4999194 -119.5943123 Prince George – BCSS – B.R.I.D.G.E.S. – Register now for 10-week Program Starting Sept. 28 http://www.bcss.org/2010/09/branches/bcss-provincial/northern-interior/prince-george-bcss-b.r.i.d.g.e.s.-register-now-for-10-week-program-starting-sept.-28/ http://www.bcss.org/2010/09/branches/bcss-provincial/northern-interior/prince-george-bcss-b.r.i.d.g.e.s.-register-now-for-10-week-program-starting-sept.-28/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:53:35 +0000 Technology Tailoring http://www.bcss.org/?p=1663 http://www.bcss.org/2010/09/branches/bcss-provincial/northern-interior/prince-george-bcss-b.r.i.d.g.e.s.-register-now-for-10-week-program-starting-sept.-28/feed/ 0 Vancouver – B.R.I.D.G.E.S – Peer education & support group – Sunday afternoons http://www.bcss.org/2007/08/calendar/events/bridges-peer-education-support-group-vancouver/ http://www.bcss.org/2007/08/calendar/events/bridges-peer-education-support-group-vancouver/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:41:58 +0000 BCSS Staff http://www.bcss.org/2007/08/20/bridges-peer-education-support-group-vancouver/ http://www.bcss.org/2007/08/calendar/events/bridges-peer-education-support-group-vancouver/feed/ 0 Local Information and Support – BCSS Coordinator Contact Information http://www.bcss.org/2007/04/contact-us/bcss-coordinator-contact-information/ http://www.bcss.org/2007/04/contact-us/bcss-coordinator-contact-information/#comments Sun, 29 Apr 2007 19:05:47 +0000 BCSS Staff http://www.bcss.org/blogs/2007/05/29/bcss-coordinator-contact-information/ http://www.bcss.org/2007/04/contact-us/bcss-coordinator-contact-information/feed/ 0 B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Education and Support Program http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/bridges-education-and-support-program/ http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/bridges-education-and-support-program/#comments Thu, 03 May 2007 01:23:11 +0000 Mind Foundation http://www.bcss.org/blogs/2007/05/02/bridges-education-and-support-program/ www.bcss.org/bridges]]> http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/bridges-education-and-support-program/feed/ 0