Resources
We are always looking to get resources to help you learn more and get involved with our organization. Here are some of the sources of information and community that we encourage you to make use of.
Resource Room
The BCSS Victoria Resource Room has a collection of books and DVDs on mental illness and related subjects. Materials are organized by subject, including:
- first person accounts
- help for families
- recovery
- legal issues
- self-help
- medications
The Resource Room also has a collection of periodicals, journals, fact sheets, community resource information and reference materials. Items can be borrowed at no cost by BCSS Victoria members or by the public for a small fee.
The Resource Room is open at our 941 Kings Road location from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Newsletters
The BCSS Victoria publishes 4 newsletters a year. We have moved to distribution by email. If you have interest in receiving newsletter please contact the BCSS Victoria office directly at [email protected] to be placed on our distribution list. You can see past newsletter at the following link:
https://bcssvictoria.ca/bcss-victoria-newsletters
Links to other resources
Here are a number of websites with information you may find helpful:
Vancouver Island Health Authority
Learn about mental health resources offered by the Vancouver Island Health Authority and how to access them at VIHA.ca
Guide to the Mental Health Act
Read online or download a copy of the guide to the Mental Health Act, the laws that govern involuntary mental health treatment: MentalHealthGuide.pdf
Your Welfare Rights: A Guide to BC Employment and Assistance
Read or download this useful guide to BC Income Assistance, Disability Assistance and Hardship Assistance programs. Written by the Legal Services Society, it covers Income Assistance, Disability Assistance and Hardship Assistance. It was updated in February 2010. www.legalaid.bc.ca
Resource Guide for Partners in Mental Health
Produced by the REES (Resources, Education, Employment and Supports), a program of the Victoria Cool Aid Society, this guide offers a listing of community programs available in Victoria. Brief descriptions and contact information are included. CoolAid.org/rees
PAT DEEGAN
psychosis sucks
CRA RDSP information
Dual Recovery Anonymous
Mental Health Commission of Canada
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Would you like us to source another resource for you?
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