Partnership Education Presentations (PEP)

Sharing insight into the reality and scope of severe and persistent mental illness through educational presentations.

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About PEP

The Partnership Education Presentation program uses a personal storytelling model to shed light on the reality and scope of severe and persistent mental illness. A panel of three guest speakers — usually a person with a mental illness, a family member, and a BCSS staff member or mental health professional— share their insights and personal journeys with mental illness. BCSS Partnership Education Presentations foster understanding and help reduce the stigma of mental illness.

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Interested in hosting a Partnership Education Presentation?

Partnership Education Presentations are available in various communities across BC. To see if any Partnership Education Presentations can be booked near you, contact your local BCSS educator or call 1-888-888-0029.

Events & programs

Programs and services to support and educate individuals who have a loved one impacted by severe and persistent mental illness.

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Watch our PEP video

In this heartfelt video, we discuss severe and persistent mental illness and the vital role families play in providing support and care to their loved ones. Learn more about the Partnership Education Presentation program by watching our videos. Offering a preview of the kind of information that is shared through PEP, this video explores the personal stories of people living with mental illness, family members, and BCSS regional educators.

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