Events

The BC Schizophrenia Society Prince George Branch joins in celebrating national and world-wide events and education opportunities to promote positive attitudes and continued outreach in B.C.'s northern interior.

Year-Round Mental Health & Addiction 101 Series

 

Online Tutorials: Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, These tutorials are a starting point for learning about substance use and mental health problems, as well as about factors that are critical to understanding those problems. CAMH Tutorials...

 

Purple Day May 24

Wear Purple in honour of Schizophrenia Awareness Day Schizophrenia Societies across Canada have come together in a collaborative venture to raise awareness for schizophrenia and psychosis on May 24th.

Every year on this day we want to paint the country purple! We ask that you wear purple to show unity in bringing awareness to schizophrenia, and to show support  for those affected by the illness.

We're reaching out to ask for your help to support our education programs and services provided at no cost to those with mental illnesses and addiction and their families. Donate BCSSPG...

 

 

 

Sep 10 World Suicide Prevention Day

 

Suicide Prevention: One World Connected is the theme of the annual event sponsored by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization (WHO), They are committed to preventing suicide and the BC Schizophrenia Society Prince George Branch supports this important goal by helping to raise awareness. These organizations work together to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day as an important day in the international calendar. World Suicide Prevention Day brings together individuals and organizations with an interest in suicide prevention, and mobilizes efforts to save lives. You can get involved by volunteering with BCSSPG today. Call 250.564.3396. IASP for more information

 

Online Overcoming Setbacks Youth Seminar

 

Journey Through Recovery: Kelly Mental Health Online Resource Centre This 50-minute free seminar is helpful to parents to help put into perspective the issues faced by youths in their substance abuse recovery process and the setbacks that can occur while navigating this journey. Learn some strategies for successfully overcoming setbacks on the road to recovery. B.C. Kelly Mental Health Resource Centre

A.C.E. is the Place!

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  Activity Centre for Empowerment A.C.E. offers numerous local events, programs and services for people suffering with mental illness and/or addictions and their families in the Prince George area.

• Link to A.C.E. Events

 

• Link to A.C.E. Programs

 

• Link to A.C.E. Calendar

 

A.C.E. Programs

• OngoingCost Recovery Kitchen
• OngoingOutreach - Food Cupboard
• OngoingHealth & Wellness
• OngoingSocial & Recreational
• OngoingVolunteer Skills Development

 

F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S.

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  BCSSPG is partnered with F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S., a division of the BC Schizophrenia Society centred in Prince George. It offers numerous educational outreach, programs and counselling services for people suffering with mental illness and/or addictions and their families in the north. F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S. Home

 

Highlights

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• Annual     Support Groups
• Annual     Wednesday Workshops
• Annual     FAMILIES Newsletters
• Monthly    FAMILIES in Residence