Mental Health Individual & Family Support
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society – Kelowna Branch
Record #:
KNA0230
Last Modified:
07 Dec 2021
Last Full Update:
07 Dec 2021
Contact Information
| Mailing Address | Grande Place 105-1610 Bertram St Kelowna, BC V1Y 2G4 |
| Office Phone | 250.868.3119 |
| admin@bcsskelowna.org | |
| Website | www.bcsskelowna.org |
| CanadaHelps Donation Page | www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/bc-schizophrenia-society-kelowna-branch/ |
| Primary Contact | Tineke Ragan, Office Coordinator/Community Support Worker; Phone: 250.868.3119 |
| Social Media | Facebook: www.facebook.com/BCSSKelowna Twitter: twitter.com/BCSSKelowna YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/bcssprov |
Description & Services
| Service Details | - Provides support, resources and education for families and friends of individuals living with schizophrenia and other major mental illnesses - Offers an extensive selection of topics on mental illness to the public free of charge through the Iris Lending Library - Office staff are available for informal support and information for those with family members and friends who have a mental illness - Offers the Strengthening Families Together Education Course in spring and fall - Provides Partnership Public Education Presentations on mental illnesses to high schools, universities, and other community groups |
| Hours | Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| How to Apply | Self-referral |
| Cost | None |
| Meetings | Support group for family members: 1st Wed and 3rd Mon of each month from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Location
| Address & Map | Grande Place 105-1610 Bertram St Kelowna, BC V1Y 2G4 |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
Other Details
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Languages | English ; Dutch |
| Elections | Elections are held at the Annual General Meeting. Volunteers may join the Board of Directors and/or committees at any time. |