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Helping Families Find A Reason To HopeIf 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.FIND A BCSS REGIONAL EDUCATORCOVID-19 & Supporting Someone With SchizophreniaA 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.List of COVID-19 ResourcesAre 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.How to Get Help for YourselfIs 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.Information for FamiliesWhat is Schizophrenia?How Can BC Schizophrenia Society Help You?Help for People Living with SchizophreniaResources LibraryFind Services in Your RegionSign-Up for the BCSS NewsletterWhat is Schizophrenia?Schizophrenia is a devastating mental illness that touches the lives of 1 in 100; that’s approximately than 51,000 British Columbians, and about 377,500people in Canada.Unfortunately, there are still a lot of misinformation and myths that exist about schizophrenia.Learn About SchizophreniaHow Can BC Schizophrenia Society Help You?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.List of BCSS Programs and ServicesHelp for People Living with SchizophreniaIt 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.Are you seeking help for yourself?Are you seeking help for a family member?Resources LibraryBC 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 [email protected] with your request, and we can see what we can do to help.Visit the Resource LibraryFind Services in Your RegionBC Schizophrenia Society Regional Educators are located within different communities across BC. Connect with a Regional Educator near you to find out what programs and services are being offered in your area. Connect with A Regional EducatorSign-Up for the BCSS NewsletterStay up-to-date with a digest of BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) related news and articles.Each e-newsletter contains select BCSS blog posts, research articles, surveys, and information about upcoming BCSS workshops and courses.Subscribe Today!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. Sep 26 Kamloops BCSS: Family Support Group – 4th Mondays 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Mental Health & Addictions Services Kamloops, BC. View Event Details Sep 26 Kamloops BCSS: Family Support Group – 4th Mondays 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Mental Health & Addictions Services Kamloops, BC. View Event Details Sep 27 BCSS Youth: Teens in Control Online Workshop 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Organizer: Kayla Arnold View Event Details Sep 27 BCSS Sunshine Coast Branch: Family Support Group – Every Other Tuesday 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Arrowhead Centre Sechelt, BC Organizer: Donna Sunshine Coast Branch View Event Details Sep 28 BCSS Fort St. John: Family Support Group – Last Wednesdays 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Fort St. John Fort St. John, BC Organizer: Julie Kornelsen View Event Details Sep 29 BCSS Youth: Kids in Control 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm BCSS – Virtual , British Columbia Organizer: Kayla Arnold View Event Details View All EventsAll BCSS Memberships Expire March 31, 2022.Renew your BCSS Membership Today!Add your voice to BC Schizophrenia Society family members working towards building a better world for people living with schizophrenia and other serious mental illness.Become A MemberRegister NowSchizophrenia Revealed: The Untold Stories of SchizophreniaOn Wednesday, May 25 BCSS sat down with individuals and families to hear the real stories behind what it means to live with schizophrenia. How does one cope? What are the challenges?Watch the Recording of the EventBCSS’ PodcastTake a listen to the first two 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.Listen Today!Watch BCSS’ New Symptoms VideoWith support fromAbbvie Canada, BCSS has released a video to help people learn about some of the more common symptoms of schizophrenia.Watch the Full Video What’s Current At BCSS Sep 16, 2022 News, Stories from Families Holding Hope — Nancy’s Story Nancy MurphySeveral years ago I was feeling particularly sad, after my adult daughter told me she was feeling hopeless and didn’t see the point in living if this was her life. She told me that no one would want the brain she was given with all its negative thoughts demanding her to do never ending OCD rituals. She was exhausted. I held her tight and wished more than anything I could put her back in my uterus, the only time I could keep her truly safe in her 37 years.She fell asleep so I took the opportunity to take my despair to the beach. My daughter was feeling heavy shame as… Read More Sep 15, 2022 Events, Fundraiser Sara Parker Memorial Softball Tournament  Sara Parker loved softball. And on one sunny Saturday in July, to honour the memory of her beloved daughter, Cathy Parker gathered all of Sara’s… Read More Sep 12, 2022 Annual General Meeting Reasons to Become a BCSS Member BC Schizophrenia Society Members help us support families living with severe and persistent mental illnesses across British Columbia. A BCSS… Read More Sep 9, 2022 Stories from Families   You Never Give up Managing a loved one’s severe and persistent mental illness comes with a plethora of responsibilities and challenges. 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