BCSS Youth

08/04/2026

BCSS Youth is running Kids in Control in Maple Ridge, BC starting in September. This free, 8-week program is for children ages 8–12 who are impacted by mental illness in the family. Through games, crafts, and stigma-free conversations about mental health, kids will learn coping strategies they can use for life 🧠💜

If you are referring youth or have any questions about programming, please reach out via [email protected] or 236-335-0917.

07/29/2026

Last Saturday, the BC Schizophrenia Society joined the celebration at 's 75th Anniversary! Katie (Vancouver Island Regional Manager) and Mary Beth (BCSS Youth Program Manager) were there connecting with the community.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to learn more about BCSS and BCSS Youth programs, support resources, and how to help reduce mental illness stigma in the community.

Visit bcssyouth.org to find out more 💜

06/28/2026

Join us for Drop-In DBT on Mondays this summer. Groups run July 6th–August 31st from 4:00pm–5:30pm.

06/26/2026

When a loved one struggles with mental illness or substance use, the impact on young people is profound. BCSS Youth provides free, supportive spaces across BC to build resilience, connection, and understanding.

Connect with us at [email protected] to get a youth in your life connected to our supportive community 🤍

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

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Indigenous education: free online courses.
The Coursera course link is:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada

The course is Indigenous Canada, offered by the University of Alberta through Coursera. Coursera lists it as a 12-module beginner-level course with flexible scheduling.

06/21/2026

Today, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day and honour the beautiful traditions, cultures, and incredible contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples.

Taking care of our communities means making sure every family gets the help they need, no matter where they live. BCSS Youth is working hard to break down barriers and make sure Indigenous families can easily find safe, respectful, and supportive care across BC 🤍

See how we are teaming up with local communities to create programs shaped by Indigenous knowledge and traditions: bcssyouth.org

06/14/2026

06/02/2026

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Happy BC Child and Youth In Care Week!!This week we're celebrating we're making it fun with our Gift Card Party!
Here's all you have to do: Answer our Question of the Day and get entered to WIN a gift card! (prize draw will include Facebook and Instagram comments)
We're dropping a fun question Monday, Wednesday & Friday this week —answer it in the comments and you're in the draw!
Today's question: What is your favorite snack?

05/28/2026

Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month exists partly because the condition is still so widely misunderstood, and that misunderstanding has real consequences for people trying to get help.

BPD affects emotional regulation, relationships, self-image, and the way someone experiences stress or perceived rejection. It's frequently misdiagnosed and carries stigma that often stops people from reaching out at all. At Eli's Place, it's one of the conditions we think about deeply, because the people we exist to serve deserve better than a system that writes them off before they've had a real chance.

DBT and other approaches can make a genuine difference. But the evidence points to something broader too: recovery takes root in the right conditions. Stable community. Meaningful structure. Relationships where someone is truly known. Our blog takes a closer look at what BPD actually is, and why that context matters so much.

Read the full blog at https://heyor.ca/MWN8pY