About Us
The Mental Illness Family Support Centre is dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy to families of individuals who have a mental illness and/or addiction or substance misuse issue. We offer a range of programs, services and helpful, practical information. We have offices in Vernon and Salmon Arm that provide services to families in the North Okanagan. Our staff and Board of Directors are experienced, knowledgeable and devoted. All services are FREE.
We work in partnership with the BC Schizophrenia Society, Interior Health and the Province of British Columbia.
Our Mission
To provide hope to families affected by mental illness and empower them through support, education and advocacy.
Our Vision
A world where families affected by mental illness have knowledge about mental illness and the mental health system; have timely access to appropriate services and support; are partners in care; and are accepted in society.
Job Posting - Salmon Arm
The Mental Illness Family Support Centre is accepting applications for the part-time position of Family Support Coordinator for our Salmon Arm office.
Board Recruitment
We are currently seeking individuals for our Board who have expertise in a variety of areas.
Latest News
Spring 2013: Vernon Newsletter
Winter 2012: Salmon Arm Newsletter
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Mental Health Info Links
- Mood Disorders Society of Canada
- Families for Depression Awareness
- Here to Help
- AnxietyBC™
- bp Canada
- BC Schizophrenia Society
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- Interior Health
- The Mood Disorders Association of BC
- Early Psychosis Intervention
- The F.O.R.C.E.
- Knowledge Network Videos
- Knowledge Network Child and Youth Mental Health
- Mental Health Commission of Canada