Meeting September 2004
Fraser South EPI (Early Psychosis Intervention) Parents' Meeting, Tuesday September 28, 2004
The meeting was facilitated by family members in association with Nancy Clarke (BCSS). Also in attendance was Cathy Ellen Queen
who is new to the EPI staff.
This months meeting was attended by 14 people, with the change in venue suspected to be the
reason for the lower than expected turnout. It seems every month there are people new to the
the support meetings. If you would like to attend, please contact your EPI contact for details
Announcements
The 'NORMS' for the meeting were mentioned as were the web sites www.psychosissucks.ca and
www.psychosissupport.com
The next meeting for the Surrey group is scheduled for Tuesday October 26th.
The International Conference on Early Psychosis is to be held in Vancouver
28th September - 1st October 2004
BCSS is part of a collective known as the BC Partners for
Mental Health and Addictions Information which consists of the
provincial mental health organizations in BC (website is
www.heretohelp.bc.ca).
The journal "Visions" (formerly a CMHA journal) is now run by the BC
Partners and this months issue focusses on families who have a
child or youth with a mental or substance use disorder.
CMHA Vancouver-Burnaby Branch are hosting a Mental Health Education Series - 7 Workshops
Sept 23rd to Nov 4th. Topics are:
Sept 23rd Dear Mom and Dad - Children and their parents talk about what helped them
through mental illness and how it affects family relationships.
Sept 30th Is it a phase or is it something more?
Oct 7th Depression in children and youth
Oct 14th Coping with suicide and loss
Oct 21st Managing anxiety in children and youth
Oct 28th Youthspeak - Youth speak about their experiences
November 24th The future of Child and Mental Health services in BC
CMHA Richmond Branch are hosting a movie "People Say I'm Crazy" Directed
by John Cadigan. At the Ralph Fisher Auditorium, Richmond Hospital. Tuesday Oct 5th.
Fraser South Mental Health After Hours Services 604-953-4903
Caring and Sharing:
As this was the first meeting back after the summer hiatus, we spent much of the time at
this months meeting for the sharing time. Everyone had an opportunity
to participate and discussions were very appropriate and helpful.
Note: This caring and sharing is a favorite part of the meeting for many people and
is the main reason they attend. It gives each person an opportunity to discuss and receive
feedback on their particular situation. Each month there are new people who need to share
and learn, there are people who have success stories, and there are people who just need to know
that what they are experiencing is not unique and there is love and support available.
If you have comments you would like to share please email pspops@psychosissupport.com