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Kamloops – BCSS – Support & Info Sessions – Wednesdays

TTDoug — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:25:54 +0000

[ July 22, 2010; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. August 25, 2010; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. September 29, 2010; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. October 27, 2010; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. November 24, 2010; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Support and information sessions regarding Mental Health, for families and consumers. Date: the last Wednesday of the month 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Location: 1 South, Royal Inland Hospital, 311 Columbia Street. Kamloops, BC For additional information or to arrange an individual appointment time, please contact: Gail Bagri at (250) 319-7667 or gbagri@bcss.org

Chilliwack – BCSS – Caring and Sharing Family Support Group – 1st Tuesdays

admin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:40:34 +0000

[ April 6, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. May 4, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. June 1, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. July 6, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. August 3, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] 1st Tuesday of the Month, 7:30pm @ Chilliwack Middle School, 46354 Yale Road E, at the Library

Kamloops – CMHA – Family Support Group – 2nd Mondays

TTDoug — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:37:49 +0000

[ April 12, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. May 10, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 14, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. July 12, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 9, 2010; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] 2nd Monday of the Month, Kamloops. Info: 250-319-7667 or gbagri@bcss.org.

Smithers – BCSS – Caregivers Support Group – 2nd Wednesday of the month

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:17:11 +0000

[ April 14, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. May 12, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. June 9, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. July 14, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. August 11, 2010; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] 2nd Wednesday of the month, 2:00 - 4:00 pm @ Mental Health and Addictions Conference Room, (Old) Court House Building, Main Street . Info: bcssbv@telus.net 250.847.9779 (phone/fax)

Vancouver – BCSS – Family Support Group – 4th Mondays

TTDoug — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:47 +0000

[ April 26, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. May 31, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. June 28, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. July 26, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. August 23, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] 4th Monday of the Month @ Raven Song Community Health Centre, Vancouver. Info: 604-247-1884 or lproudfoot@bcss.org.

About BCSS Omineca Lakes District

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:12:36 +0000

BCSS has hired a new Regional Coordinator for the Omineca Lakes District, Patricia Pedersen. She is located in Burns Lake, P.O. Box#256, Suite #1-343 Yellowhead Hwy 16 East, Burns Lake, BC V0J1E0. Phone:250.692.7500 Email: Omineca Lakes District includes Vanderhoof, Fort St James, Fraser Lake, Fort Fraser, Burns Lake & Granisle. Patricia will: provide information and resources for family [...]

About BCSS NorthEast

admin — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:39:08 +0000

Regional Staff and Contact Info:

Regional Manager Northeast and Fort St. John Coordinator: Julie Kornelsen, 250-261-9189 or 1-888-266-6660. e-mail: kornelsn@pris.ca FSJ office mailing address: 11204-107 Street, Fort St. John, B.C. Available weekdays 9-4. Note: Dawson Creek office: Colette Bourque is the Regional Coordinator, NE-south in Dawson Creek. Collette can be reached at 250-219-4192, 1-888-484-4282, and e-mail is cbourque@bcss.org

Communities Served:

Fort St. John, Taylor, Hudson's Hope, Fort Nelson & surrounding communities north of the Peace River are served by the Fort St. John office
Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd & surrounding communities south of the Peace River are served by the Dawson Creek office

Services Provided:

Free support and information for individuals (family & friends) who support someone who may have or has been diagnosed with a mental illness
Free handouts, books and videos to borrow on a variety of mental illnesses
Free education for family members & friends through the Strengthening Families Together Program (contact number above for local details)
Free support groups for family & friends
Free education for community groups through our Partnership Education Program or talks on specific subjects related to mental illness (contact number above for local details)

Crisis Line: 1-888-562-1214

Fort St. John

Mental Health & Addictions - 250-263-6080
Hospital & Health Center - 250-262-5200
Child & Youth Mental Health - 250-787-3344
Clubhouse - 250-785-2582

Fort Nelson

Mental Health office - 250-774-7092
Hospital - 250-774-8100

Dawson Creek

Mental Health office - 250-719-6525
Hospital - 250-782-8501
Child & Youth Mental Health - 250-784-2342
Clubhouse - 250-782-9773

Chetwynd

Mental Health office - 250-242-5505
Health Center - 250-242-5271

BCSS Haida Gwaii Services

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:49:27 +0000

The BCSS Coordinator is Traci Brown. Please click on the above link for more information on the services offered in this region.

About BCSS Northwest

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:06:36 +0000

Communities Served:

Houston, Smithers, Hazelton & surrounding communities are served by the Bulkley Valley office
Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Stewart & surrounding communities are served by the Terrace office
The Haida Gwaii are served by the Haida Gwaii office.

Services Provided:

Free support and information for individuals (family & friends) who support someone who may have or has been diagnosed with a mental illness
Free handouts, books and videos to borrow on a variety of mental illnesses
Free education for family members & friends through the Strengthening Families Together Program
Free support groups for family & friends
Free education for community groups through our Partnership Education Program or talks on specific subjects related to mental illness

Reaching Families Project

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:58 +0000

In partnership with BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information, the Reaching Families Project provides assertive outreach and virtual support / online support services to family members of persons with a mental illness throughout BC. The project has three main components: Online family support groups: www.support.bcss.org A multi-agency calendar of family support and education events in BC [...]

Throughout BC – BCSS – Strengthening Families Together Courses Start Spring & Fall

admin — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:46:02 +0000

[ September 1, 2009 to October 1, 2009. February 1, 2010 to March 30, 2010. September 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010. ] Offered spring and fall in many regions throughout BC (see locations linked below, or check with your local BCSS location), the Strengthening Families Together Course provides support and education for family members and friends of persons with a mental illness. Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? Strengthening Families Together is [...]

Surrey/Delta/Langley/White Rock – Strengthening Families Together Course

admin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:56:53 +0000

[ February 15, 2010 2:00 pm to March 15, 2010 2:00 pm. August 1, 2010 2:00 pm to September 29, 2010 2:00 pm. ] The Strengthening Families Course is offered in Spring and Fall. We're currently accepting wait list members. Please contact Hardeep Thind for more information and to get on the list. More information about Strengthening Families is available at http://www.bcss.org/2007/05/programs/strengthening-families-together/ Hardeep Thind Fraser South Coordinator BC Schizophrenia Society 604-574-1976 Office hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs. www.bcss.org

Vancouver – BCSS – Strengthening Families Together Course

Technology Tailoring — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:24:47 +0000

[ September 1, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Do you have a relative or friend with a serious mental illness? Would you like to learn more about his/her illness? Strengthening Families Together is a 10-session group for families and friends, providing information, skill-building, and support. You will learn: -the different types of mental illnesses -the medications and treatments for mental illness -how to cope with and support your loved [...]

About BCSS Vancouver / Richmond

admin — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:13:43 +0000

Coordinator information

Vancouver/ Richmond Linda Proudfoot (604) 247-1884 tel/fax Richmond BC email linda

Stay in touch by subscribing to our Vancouver / Richmond E-Newsletter

[For more e-newsletters giving monthly resource updates for Family Members, Mental Health Professionals and Teachers, as well as our provincial newsletter, please click here.]

Squamish – NSSS – Family Support Group – 3rd Tuesday of the month

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:50:52 +0000

[ January 19, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. February 16, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. March 16, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. April 20, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. @ 38144 Second Ave, Squamish, BC Info: info@northshoreschizophrenia.org