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
Northwest Regional Manager : Dolly Hall
#206-330 Third Avenue West, Prince Rupert BC V8J 1L4
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Hours of Operation
Regular hours: 9:30 am to 3:30pm Tuesday to Friday, subject to change. Statutory Holidays affect hours
Walk-in hours: 9:30am to 3:30pm Tuesday to Friday however we recommend an appointment as staff often work out in the community during regular hours. Outside of these regular hours are available upon request and appointment
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Areas Served
| Communities Served | Prince Rupert and Area |
|---|---|
| Communities Served | Lax Kw'alaams, Port Edward |
Service Details
| Program fee | 0.00 |
|---|---|
| Referral protocol | self, physician, specialist, health professional, school personnel, Ministry of Children & Family Development |
| Referral criteria | Anyone can refer. |
| How to apply | Call to set up an appointment |
| Age ranges served | adult 20+ |
| Languages spoken | English |
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Other Programs from This Organization
| Prince Rupert |
| Support for the family, friends, and caregivers of individuals with any serious and persistent mental illness (diagnosis not required). |
| A six session course for the families, friends, and caregivers of individuals living with any mental illness. |
This program was last updated on: 10 Jan 2025.
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