If you don’t know where to turn and are at a loss of what to do next to help someone you love who lives with schizophrenia or another serious mental illness.
Talk to a BC Schizophrenia Society Regional Educator. They can help you figure out next steps and help you learn about what you can do to help yourself and your loved one.
A list of resources and information from partner organizations and other schizophrenia societies across Canada that are useful for anyone affected by schizophrenia or other serious mental illness.
Is Your Loved One Experiencing Symptoms of Schizophrenia?
If your loved one may be experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia, and they are not in an immediate crisis, take look through this list of tips and resources.
Schizophrenia is a devastating mental illness that touches the lives of 1 in 100; that’s approximately than 51,000 British Columbians, and about 377,500 people in Canada.
Unfortunately, there are still a lot of misinformation and myths that exist about schizophrenia.
Established by family members in 1982, BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) has grown to become a network of Regional Educators and Branches and located across the province providing programs, services, and outreach.
Core services and programs are available in every region, and some select programs are only available upon request and in particular service areas.
BCSS works to help families affected by schizophrenia and other serious mental illness feel less alone, learn about the disease, and find out what services and resources are available to them to access.
It can be a scary and harrowing experience for people who are experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia.
Some people may think it’s normal, while others will seek to self-medicate.
If you or a loved one thinks you are experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia, reach out and talk to a medical professional. By getting help and support immediately, there is an increased probability for better longterm outcomes when it comes to the management of the mental illness.
BCSS does not always work with people with lived experience directly, but we can help you get connected to the resources you need.
BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) offers a range of resource materials developed over the years providing information and helping people better understand the illness and understand the illness.
Take a look through our Resource Library to see what information is currently available. We’ll be adding to this list regularly for the next little, so you’ll find many additions as time goes on.
If there is information you are seeking, but can’t find, email info@bcss.org with your request, and we can see what we can do to help.
IMPORTANT: Due to site maintenance, information on the events calendar might not be up to date. BCSS offers direct support, family support groups, and other services virtually or in-person across the province. Please check in with the Regional Educator in your region for the correct details of programs and services in your region.
Sep25
Kamloops BCSS: Family Support Group – 4th Mondays
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mental Health & Addictions ServicesKamloops, BC.
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Sep25
Kamloops BCSS: Family Support Group – 4th Mondays
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Organizer: Rosanne Nelson
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Sep25
Kamloops BCSS: Family Support Group – 4th Mondays
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mental Health & Addictions ServicesKamloops, BC.
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Sep25
Kamloops BCSS: Family Support Group – 4th Mondays
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mental Health & Addictions ServicesKamloops, BC.
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Sep25
BCSS Sunshine Coast Branch: Family Support Group – Last Monday of the month
Take a listen to the three seasons of “Look Again: Mental Illness Re-Examined.” where we chat with family members, people with lived experience, and professionals to explore the intricacies of schizophrenia and other serious mental illness.
Join us for the 2023 BCSS Annual General Meeting & Education Session
The BC Schizophrenia Society is excited to announce our 2023 Annual General Meeting & Education Session on October 21st. This year, the AGM will be a hybrid event. Members and non-members throughout the province can attend online through Zoom or in person in Richmond.
Join us in person or via Zoom on Saturday, October 21st, 2023, to hear from our special guest, Honourable Jennifer Whiteside, BC Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, and our keynote speaker, Dr. Mahavir Agarwal, on the theme of the past, present, and future of…
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Sep 15, 2023
News
Join the 2023-2024 BCSS Board of Directors
Are you passionate about severe and persistent mental illness and supporting families? Would you like to share your expertise and experience with…
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Aug 29, 2023
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September BCSS Members-Only Event
Join us for another exclusive BCSS Members-Only Event: Clozapine: The Importance of Early Treatment The BC Schizophrenia Society is excited to…
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Jul 5, 2023
Events, News
June Members Only Event Recap 2023
On June 20, 2023, BCSS hosted its second BCSS Members Only Event featuring Dr. Richard O’Reilly, Professor of Psychiatry at the Northern Ontario…
