Marilyn Donnelly-Duncan: A life-long BCSS advocate
BC Schizophrenia Founders Award Recipient 2005: In recognition of outstanding service and dedication.…
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Jul 19, 2024
Advocacy & Public Policy, Family Story
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View the latest updates related to severe and persistent mental illness and the BC Schizophrenia Society.
Honouring National Indigenous People’s Day
For over 40 years, BCSS has been supporting, helping, and advocating for families…
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Jun 19, 2024
Advocacy & Public Policy
BC Schizophrenia Society Shares Schizophrenia Prevalence Position Paper
Based on recent Canadian and international studies, the BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) recommends…
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Jan 4, 2024
Advocacy & Public Policy, BCSS News
Province increasing supports for people with serious mental illnesses
British Columbians living with serious and persistent mental illnesses will soon have access…
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May 25, 2022
Advocacy & Public Policy, BCSS News
BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) submission to special committee to review the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA)
BCSS is satisfied with FIPPA but strongly believes that ongoing education of clinicians…
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Apr 11, 2022
Advocacy & Public Policy
An open letter from Ontario to the BC Government in defence of their Mental Health Act
An open letter from Ontario to the BC Government in defence of their…
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Oct 23, 2021
Advocacy & Public Policy
BCSS and SSS letter to Federal Party Leaders re: Mental health implications of UN CRPD
We urge all parties to retain Canada’s reservation to the CRPD and be…
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Sep 16, 2021
Advocacy & Public Policy
BC Schizophrenia Society appeals to Dr. Bonnie Henry for vaccines
Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health OfficerPO Box 9648STN PROV GOVTVictoria, BC V8W 9P4…
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Mar 16, 2021
Advocacy & Public Policy
Presentation to Special Committee on reforming the Police Act
Last month, Dr. John Gray was invited to present to the Special Committee…
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Mar 5, 2021
Advocacy & Public Policy, BCSS News