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BCSS helps families affected by severe and persistent mental illnesses like schizophrenia.

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What is schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a severe and persistent mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It is classified as a psychotic disorder, meaning it involves a significant distortion of reality.

The exact cause of schizophrenia is not known, but it is believed to result from a combination of genetic, environmental, and neurochemical factors. With appropriate treatment and support, many individuals with schizophrenia can manage their symptoms and lead fulfilling lives.

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Find Support Near You

BCSS has educators, resources, and support groups operating throughout BC, both in-person and virtually.

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Educational Resources

Learn about psychosis, treatments, how to communicate with someone experiencing delusions, and more.

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Programs & Services

BCSS offers a variety of programs and services, including family support groups, one-on-one support, and more.

Events & programs

Programs and services to support and educate individuals who have a loved one impacted by severe and persistent mental illness.

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Living with schizophrenia

BCSS offers resources for caregivers, friends and family members of people living with schizophrenia. We do not currently provide services for individuals living with schizophrenia, but we can help you get connected to the resources you need.

Resources

Empower yourself with knowledge

LOOK AGAIN PODCAST

Listen to the 'Look Again' podcast to learn about living with schizophrenia from people with valuable experience and expertise.

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Donations make a difference

Donations to the BC Schizophrenia Society help ensure that our vital programs and services can continue to support families affected by severe and persistent mental illness.

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BCSS News, Events

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On January 14, 2023, the BC Schizophrenia Society partnered with Yes2Me Scholarship recipient Hakeem Al-Zayyidi to present at…

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A message from BCSS’ CEO to our families

Dear BCSS Family, As most of you know, BCSS has been requesting letters of support from our family…

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A huge thank you to all!

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BC Partners for Mental Health and Substance Use Services

We acknowledge that the various land on which BCSS operates and supports families is the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of British Columbia’s Indigenous Peoples. We are honoured and privileged to share this land, and are committed to reconciliation, decolonization, and building relationships in our communities.