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BC Partners Organizations

AnxietyBC

The Anxiety Disorders Association of British Columbia (AnxietyBC) is a group of consumers and professionals who work to increase awareness about anxiety disorders; promote education of the general public, affected persons, health care providers; and increase access to evidence-based resources and treatments.

103-237 East Columbia St.
New Westminster, BC Canada V3L 3W4
604-525-7566
info@anxietybc.com

British Columbia Schizophrenia Society

The British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) was founded in 1982 by families and friends of people with schizophrenia. Through its seven provincial office staff, twelve regional coordinators, three program coordinators, and hundreds of volunteers at 34 branches throughout BC, the Society provides and promotes support to families of people with severe mental illness, public education, advocacy, and research.

201-6011 Westminster Hwy
Richmond, BC Canada V7C 4V4
(604) 270-7841 or 1-888-888-0029 (toll-free in BC)
bcss.prov@telus.net

Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), BC Division is a charity dedicated to promoting the mental health of all British Columbians and supporting the resilience and recovery of people with mental illness and their families. CMHA BC Division has been serving BC since 1952 is part of a network of 19 branches across the province that provide both direct services to people with mental health problems and a range of public education activities.

1200-1111 Melville Street
Vancouver, BC Canada V6E 3V6
(604) 688-3234 or 1-800-555-8222 (toll-free in BC)
info@cmha.bc.ca

Centre for Addictions Research of BC

The Centre for Addictions Research of BC (CARBC) is an official research centre of the University of Victoria, dedicated to research and knowledge related to substance use, mental health, and wellbeing. The Centre collaborates with service providers and other stakeholders to support effective public education, system planning and service delivery. It works closely with multiple government departments, including health, child and family services, justice, education, public safety and liquor licensing to ensure the best available evidence is considered in policy-making processes

909-510 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 3A8
(604) 408-7753
info@carbc.ca

FORCE Society for Kids' Mental Health

The FORCE Society (Families Organized for Recognition and Care Equality) has as its mandate to raise the profile of mental illness symptoms in young people and assist families in finding information and help. The society also wants to bring understanding of the loss and expense to society from the lack of early intervention.

PO Box 91697
West Vancouver, BC
V7V 3P3
(604) 878-3400
theforce@forcesociety.com

Jessie's Legacy Program, Family Services of the North Shore

Family Services of the North Shore (FSNS) is a not for profit, accredited (COA) agency dedicated to providing education, support and counselling to heal and connect our community.  As of January 2010 we assumed the provincial mandate for eating disorders prevention education, resources and support for BC youth, families, educators and professionals, the role previously taken by Jessie’s Hope Society.  The program is now known as Jessie’s Legacy.  Jessie Alexander, who Jessie’s Hope was named after, was a North Shore girl who took her own life due to complications surrounding her eating disorder. 

Suite 101 — 255 West 1st Street
North Vancouver, BC
V7M 3G8
(604) 988-5281
mhudson@familyservices.bc.ca

Mood Disorders Association of BC

The Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia (MDA) provides support and education for people with a mood disorder, their families and friends. MDA cooperates and partners with professionals, agencies and other mental health organizations to encourage research and to educate and build an understanding community.

#202-2250 Commercial Drive,
Vancouver, BC Canada V5N 5P9
(604) 873-0103
info@mdabc.net