Recognizing Dr. John Gray with the BC Schizophrenia Society Champion Award
For more than 25 years, Dr. John Gray has played an essential role…
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Oct 6, 2020
Annual General Meeting, BCSS News
News & Stories
View the latest updates related to severe and persistent mental illness and the BC Schizophrenia Society.
Serious mental illness: a 2020 BC election campaign issue
Sent via email September 26, 2020 Re: Letter to British Columbia MLA Candidates…
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Sep 28, 2020
Advocacy & Public Policy
BCSS steps in to bridge the gap between inmates and staff at correctional facilities
My name is Tara McCaffery, and I have been working as a Regional…
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Sep 16, 2020
BCSS Programs and Services, Vancouver Island Region
BCSS recommends changes to BC Privacy Act
At the request of stakeholders and on behalf of our membership and the…
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Aug 19, 2020
Advocacy & Public Policy
COVID-19 adds to challenges for youth with mental illness in their family
The isolation and anxiety caused by COVID-19 can impact a loved one living…
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Jul 31, 2020
BCSS Youth
BCSS joins Port Alberni’s annual Youth Harm Reduction event
On July 8, BCSS Regional Educators Rhonda Kunco and Melissa Trowbridge joined local…
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Jul 20, 2020
Events, Vancouver Island Region
Dr. Randall White shares the facts about schizophrenia
In the interest of disseminating the plain facts about schizophrenia, Dr. Randall White,…
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Jul 17, 2020
Education
Showcasing the talents of Teens in Control during COVID-19
Recently, BCSS began a monthly Teens in Control drop-in group for youth to access ongoing…
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Jul 17, 2020
BCSS Youth
Walking the talk with Steve Heimburger
If you haven’t heard, Steve Heimburger of Team Heimburger has embarked on a…
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Jul 13, 2020
Family Story, Fundraiser