Mental Health Family Resource Centre
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society is a non-profit organization founded in 1982 by families and friends of people with schizophrenia. Since then, BCSS has grown into a province-wide family support system. We are dedicated to supporting each other, educating the public, raising funds for research and advocating for better services for people with schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental illness.
Services Provided:
- Free support and information for individuals (family & friends) who support someone who may have or has been diagnosed with a mental illness
- Free handouts, books and videos to borrow on a variety of mental illnesses
- Free education for family members & friends through the Strengthening Families Together Program
- Free support groups for family & friends
- Free education for community groups through our Partnership Education Program or talks on specific subjects related to mental illness
Program name (alternate): BC Schizophrenia Society
Address / Contact Info
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society
#210-4546 Park Avenue
Terrace, BCV8G 1V4
Northwest Regional Educator
: Stephanie Gardner
Mailing address:
210-4546 Park Avenue
Terrace, BC V8G 1V4
210-4546 Park Avenue
Terrace, BC V8G 1V4
we are located on the corner of Park Avenue and Kalum St. in offices above Trigo's shoe store, across from library.
Phone Numbers
Office: (250) 922-5178
Province-wide Toll-Free: 1-888-888-0029
Hours of Operation
Usual office hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - peer support provided by appointment
Walk-in hours: Our office is available for visits by appointment during our usual office hours. Please contact (250) 922-5178
Amenities
Accessibility features:
Areas Served
| Communities Served | Terrace and Area, Kitimat and Area, Gitlaxt'aamiks and Area |
|---|---|
| Communities Served | Gingolx, Gitwinksihlkw, Laxgalts'ap, Haisla, Gitselasu, Kitsumkalum, Thornhill |
Service Details
| Program fee | 0.00 |
|---|---|
| Program fee notes | Free services |
| Referral protocol | self, physician, specialist, health professional, school personnel, Ministry of Children & Family Development |
| Referral criteria | Our services are for families, caregivers and friends of a loved one with any mental illness. A diagnosis is not required to access our services. The individual with the diagnosis of mental illness can be under 19 and the family can still receive these services. All of our services are free and people can self-refer. |
| How to apply | Clients can self-refer or be referred by another community agency / health worker (for example). Anyone can refer a family / caregiver to the program. For individuals self-referring, please contact our office via phone or email; for community partners, please call and or fill out a referral form to scan and email or fax the form to our office. |
| Age ranges served | all ages |
| Currently accepting new patients / clients | Currently accepting new patients / clients |
| Languages spoken | English |
Categorization
Forms and Resources
Location Map
Other Programs from This Organization
| Monthly virtual Family Support Group for families, friends and / or caregivers of a loved one living with mental illness. Refreshments offered. Virtual or in-person options available. |
| Join MHAAC! Share your voice, support local mental health projects. Meetings: 3rd Thurs @ 1pm, Terrace Health Unit. Info: (250) 631-4200 or (250) 922-5178. |
| Strengthening Families Together (SFT) is a free six-session program that equips families and caregivers with knowledge, skills, and connections to better support loved ones with mental illness. Our next sessions are scheduled to take place April 7th to May 12th 2026 on Tuesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. A light meal and refreshments will be provided during the sessions. Please contact Stephanie at 250-922-5178 or Renee at 250-600-0164 for more information or to register. |
This program was last updated on: 09 Mar 2026.
