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Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions

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236 478-2408

Backgrounders

Supports for people with serious mental illness

All programs are free of charge, provided by the BC Schizophrenia Society:

Direct family support

  • BC Schizophrenia Society has more than 20 regional educators in communities throughout B.C. providing direct family support and education.
  • Call 1 888 888-0029, email info@bcss.org, or visit www.bcss.org to find local support.

Family support group

  • Open to anyone who is supporting or caring for a person living with serious mental illness.
  • Operates virtually on a monthly basis – dates and times vary depending on region.
  • No referrals required, although participants will need to speak with the group facilitator before their first session.

Strengthening Families Together, and Strengthening Families Together-First Nations

  • A group program that runs online for approximately two months. Each weekly session is approximately 1.5 to two hours in length.
  • No referrals required, although participants will need to speak with a regional educator before beginning the course.

Kids & Teens in Control

  • Kids in Control is for children ages eight to 12 years. Teens in Control is for youth ages 13 to 18.
  • Referrals can be made by health-care professionals, community agencies, counsellors, family members and caregivers.