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

BC Schizophrenia Society CMAW Building #206
#206-330 Third Avenue West Prince Rupert, BCV8J 1L4
Prince Rupert Regional Educator : Reneé Morven
Northwest Regional Manager : Dolly Hall
Mailing address:
#206-330 Third Avenue West, Prince Rupert BC V8J 1L4
we are located close to Ocean Centre Mal. Above Now and Then 2nd hand store, blue door and up the stairs to the the left and down the hall.

Phone Numbers

Cell phone: (250) 600-0164
Toll-free Provincial Office : 1-888-888-0029

Hours of Operation

Regular hours: 11:00 am to 4:30pm Tuesday to Friday, subject to change. Statutory Holidays affect hours

Walk-in hours: 11am to 4pm. 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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Amenities

Accessibility features:
near transit
Can I bring my child?:
yes

Media

Areas Served

Communities ServedPrince Rupert and Area
Communities ServedLax Kw'alaams, Port Edward

Service Details

Program fee0.00
Referral protocolself, physician, specialist, health professional, school personnel, Ministry of Children & Family Development
Referral criteriaAnyone can refer.
How to applyCall to set up an appointment
Age ranges servedadult 20+
Languages spokenEnglish

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Other Programs from This Organization

Family Support Group Support for the family, friends, and caregivers of individuals with any serious and persistent mental illness (diagnosis not required).
Strengthening Families Together A six session course for the families, friends, and caregivers of individuals living with any mental illness.

This program was last updated on: 07 Aug 2024.