COVID-19 & Supporting Someone With Schizophrenia
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.
Are You Experiencing Symptoms of Schizophrenia?
If you think you are experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia, seek out help today. If you are in immediate crisis, please call 9-1-1.
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.
What is Schizophrenia?
How Can BC Schizophrenia Society Help You?
Help for People Living with Schizophrenia
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Upcoming BCSS Family Support Groups & Programs
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BCSS has adapted how we offer direct support, family support groups, and programs to meet with current Provincial Health Office Orders. Some offerings will be virtual, while others will be in-person with physical distancing criteria in place.
Please check in with the Regional Educator who is offering the program to get details.
Arrowhead Centre
Sechelt, BC
Organizer: Donna Sunshine Coast Branch
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Fort St. John
Fort St. John, BC
Organizer: Julie Kornelsen
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GR Baker Memorial Hospital
Quesnel, BC
Organizer: Gail Rutledge
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Grace Young Activity Centre
Quesnel, BC
Organizer: Gail Rutledge
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BCSS – Virtual
, British Columbia
Organizer: Heather Megchelsen
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Fraser Lake, BC
Fraser Lake, BC
Organizer: Heather Megchelsen
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What’s Current At BCSS
May 13, 2022
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Bust a Schizophrenia Myth Contest is Back!
Having a mental illness isn’t easy. But one thing that makes it harder is dealing with misunderstandings and misbeliefs about your condition.
When someone believes that your mental illness is the result of poor parenting or bad choices, or thinks that you can just choose to “get over it,” it’s harmful. It perpetuates stigma and makes it more difficult for people with mental illness to ask for help. It also perpetuates inequalities, like discrimination in the workplace or at school against those with mental illnesses.
But it’s in our power to change those myths…
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