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We provide support and information to people affected by schizophrenia and
related illnesses. The SSAEA reaches out to:
- persons living with a mental illness
- family members and friends of persons with a mental illness
- mental health service providers and professionals
- anyone else interested in learning about mental illness
Click here to learn more about us

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us!
For more information,
please visit our Fundraising page.
Important Notices
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New SSA-OBAD Support Group to Start in September
The SSA, Edmonton & Area Chapter is pleased to announce that we will be partnering with the Calgary-based Organization for Bipolar and Affective Disorders (OBAD) to offer biweekly support groups in our Edmonton Support Centre meeting room for family members and people living with related illnesses. The group will start in September 2008.
Contact Colin at (780) 452-4661 or cosim@ssa-edmonton.com for more information.
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Peers Supporting Housing Pilot Project - Referrals now Accepted!
The office has been renovated. The staff have been hired and trained. We are now accepting referrals of clients who have housing but need to learn basic skills to live independently successfully. Please click here to learn more about this unique peer-based housing supports service and download the referral documents.
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Edmonton Schizophrenia Conference 2008
The 16th Annual Edmonton Schizophrenia Conference on October 2nd and 3rd will focus on "Strategies for Living with Schizophrenia". Visit the conference website to get more information.
One of the key messages at this year's conference is related to the shift in thinking about the possibilities of recovery. An excellent discussion of the topic is available from our Schizophrenia Society of Canada's most recent newsletter. Click here to download it in PDF.
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For more notices and upcoming events click here.
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