Provincial BCSS News – BCSS Victoria Branch https://bcssvictoria.ca A reason to hope. The means to cope. Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:20:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 BC Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) Hosts “Lunch and Learn” for Provincial MLAs http://www.bcss.org/aboutbcss/e-newsletters/2014/12/bc-schizophrenia-society-bcss-hosts-lunch-and-learn-for-provincial-mlas/ Fri, 12 Dec 2014 03:09:39 +0000 http://www.bcss.org/?p=3888 BC Schizophrenia Society representatives and supporters hosted an exciting “Lunch and Learn” event October 9th, 2014 for BC MLAs.

Recently retired police chief Jamie Graham, prominent psychiatrist Dr. Bill McEwan, and parents and educators Bill Magee and Eve McBride addressed MLAs and staff at the packed-out session, which was held in the Members’ Lounge of the Legislature. Minister of Health Terry Lake welcomed participants and provided opening remarks.

Many other distinguished guests attended the enjoyable and interesting “Lunch and Learn” session, including Minister of Education Peter Fassbender, Chair of the Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth Jane Thornthwaite, and Opposition Mental Health Critic Sue Hammell.

Following the event, BC Schizophrenia Society members and guests were invited to attend the parliamentary question period, and were officially introduced and welcomed to the House by Minister Lake.

We look forward to continuing relations with all members of Parliament who are committed to helping people with mental illness and their families.]]> Pre-Christmas Auction Items! http://www.bcss.org/aboutbcss/e-newsletters/2014/11/test-2/ Mon, 03 Nov 2014 16:38:07 +0000 http://www.bcss.org/?p=3821  ]]>  ]]> Free Youth Anti-Stigma Event in Ottawa Nov 16-22 -Register now. http://www.bcss.org/aboutbcss/e-newsletters/2014/09/free-youth-anti-stigma-event-in-ottawa-nov-16-22-register-now/ Wed, 24 Sep 2014 00:25:54 +0000 http://www.bcss.org/?p=3739 Caregiver Survey – Please Help http://www.bcss.org/aboutbcss/e-newsletters/2014/08/caregive-survey-please-help/ Wed, 06 Aug 2014 22:35:10 +0000 http://www.bcss.org/?p=3693 Family and consumer Engagement Opportunity http://www.bcss.org/aboutbcss/e-newsletters/2014/07/family-and-consumer-engagement-opportunity/ Sat, 26 Jul 2014 00:16:18 +0000 http://www.bcss.org/?p=3684 2014 Moving Lives Forward Award Results http://www.bcss.org/aboutbcss/e-newsletters/2014/07/moving-lives-forward-award-results-2014/ Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:18:16 +0000 http://www.bcss.org/?p=3665 BCSS Volunteers part of new RCMP Training Video http://www.bcss.org/aboutbcss/e-newsletters/2014/02/bcss-volunteers-part-of-new-rcmp-training-video/ Mon, 24 Feb 2014 23:13:12 +0000 http://www.bcss.org/?p=3421 BCSS Partners with Michael Smith Foundation to Support Schizophrenia Research http://www.bcss.org/aboutbcss/foundation/2013/11/bcss-partners-with-michael-smith-foundation-to-support-schizophrenia-research/ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 23:43:59 +0000 http://www.bcss.org/?p=3307 Vancouver urges government to act on untreated mental illness http://www.bcss.org/aboutbcss/e-newsletters/2013/10/vancouver-urges-government-to-act-on-untreated-mental-illness/ Tue, 22 Oct 2013 23:19:28 +0000 http://www.bcss.org/?p=3285 2011 Moving Lives Forward Scholarship Recipients http://www.bcss.org/2011/11/e-newsletters/2011-moving-lives-forward-scholarship-recipients/ Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:55:17 +0000 http://www.bcss.org/?p=2066