The BC Schizophrenia Society has 34 branches and 15 Regional Coordinators around the province who provide educational and emotional support to families.
Branches are community oriented and run on a volunteer basis.
Support groups run by the branches provide a caring environment for families and friends to talk about how mental illness is affecting them and share ways on how to cope. Support groups provide both emotional and educational support with the goals of Enhancing the family's understanding of mental illness. Decreasing the stress family members often experience. Increasing the family's ability to cope with the illness. Providing an opportunity to meet with other family members.