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The Kedzie Center was created through the efforts of North River residents, who worked to ensure that all community members would have access to compassionate, quality and culturally-informed mental health care.Services provided are individual, family and group therapy, psychiatric consultation, and guidance in identifying and accessing community resources; services are provided in both English and Spanish and are available to children, adolescents and adults.

Provides programs and services for youth, families and individuals living with a mental illness. Through support, education and peer support, we provide a comprehensive wellness plan to meet the needs of our clients and their families.

Governed by a Board of Directors comprised of volunteers from the community Managed by an Executive Director Funded by Interior Health, United Way, Ministry of Housing & Social Development- Gaming, BC Housing, United Way, memberships, fundraising & donations Supported by staff, members and community partnerships

BCSS Victoria was formed in 1984 and is the largest branch of the BC Schizophrenia Society with over 300 members. The branch operates programs and services for family members and those with schizophrenia, such as: family counselling and peer support, a reference library, respite care, consumer peer support, public education through our Partnership Presentations, and the Memorial (scholarship) Fund. The Victoria Branch of BCSS is supported by the United Way, private donations, fundraising activities and Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA).

Since its founding in 1972, the Helen Ross McNabb Foundation has worked diligently to support the work of the McNabb Center. In addition to providing leadership and direction, the Foundation’s staff and 26-member volunteer board actively raises, holds and invests funds on behalf of the Center. Funds raised by the Foundation over the years have contributed greatly toward the stability and growth of the Center. The Foundation raises funds through several avenues.

SSO raises awareness and support to improve the lives of individuals in Ontario who are impacted by schizophrenia and psychosis. A diagnosis of schizophrenia reaches beyond the individual with the illness. It also impacts friends and family who provide a crucial support network. SSO is committed to helping all Ontarians understand the facts related to this illness. Stigma and misinformation about the illness are prevalent and can stand in the way of people living the full and meaningful lives they deserve. The SSO helps people to understand schizophrenia which dispels the myths. PEACE OF MINDS The Peace of Minds campaign – a fundraising and awareness initiative – reflects the fact that a diagnosis of schizophrenia changes so many lives. It touches not only the person with the diagnosis, but all the important people in their lives. It’s truly a community illness and demands a community response. The campaign initiatives support individuals with the illness and their families.

All of us at Umbrella have struggled – or watched a loved one struggle – with addiction. We have a profound respect for this complex and confounding illness. We’ve been there. That’s where we learned the value of understanding, nonjudgmental acceptance, and support. If you’re feeling frightened and alone, confused and overwhelmed by substance use issues, we can help.