Events & Notices

Coming Events
General Notices
Unsung Heroes Schedule

Coming Events

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Monthly General Meeting - 4th Tuesday of Every Month
New Library Video:
"A Map of the Mind Fields: Managing Adolescent Psychosis"

Date and Time :Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 7 - 9 PM
Location: Schizophrenia Support Centre - #201, 10621 -100 Avenue (Ring buzzer beside front doors to building). Free parking is available on East side of building or at meters on 107 or 106 Streets.
Information: This powerful three-part series offers practical tools to understanding the problems and finding solutions to mental health problems among children and youth. Three people share their personal stories: Amanda (16), Max (12), and Tara (18).
Contact: Colin Simpson at (780) 452-4661 or cosim@ssa-edmonton.com

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General Notices

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FINAL REPORT: Housing for Persons with Mental Illness - Understanding Their Experiences

This Schizophrenia Society research project was made possible through financial contributions from the Edmonton Joint Planning Committee on Housing Community Research Fund. Find the full final report here.

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Strengthening Families Together

The SSA Edmonton & Area Chapter is currently offering a program geared towards helping family members understand a diagnosis of schizophrenia within their family.

The Spring Sessions begin Monday, March 31, 2008. They continue for the next ten Mondays, with breaks for holidays or as agreed to by the participants.

Click here to learn more about the program.

TO REGISTER: email Cathy or call her at (780) 452-4661.

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Membership fees are now tax-deductable

Membership costs $20 for general members, $10 for consumers, and gives you member privileges with the Edmonton Chapter, the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta, and the Schizophrenia Society of Canada. We accept Visa, Mastercard, cash or cheque. Call Cathy at (780) 452-4661.

Click here to find out what you get with your membership.

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Family Support Groups

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Are You Looking for Meaningful Work?

Prosper Place Clubhouse is a member-driven, restorative environment for people living with a mental illness. We are a work-oriented facility where members can learn new skills or contribute their existing talents in a variety of areas. We also offer opportunity for supported (paid) community employment.                       

Prosper Place is located at 10584 107 Street, on the 2nd floor.

Please call (780) 426-7861 or email clubhouse@prosperplace.org

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Family Speakers Needed for "Speaking of Schizophrenia"

Fight the stigma by telling your story! Let people know how hard it is for families living with schizophrenia. Speakers receive honoraria for their important contribution to our mission. Click here for more information about the Speaking of Schizophrenia program.

TO VOLUNTEER: email Cathy or call her at (780) 452-4661.

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Disability Tax Credit

If you have been declined the Disability Tax Credit, remember to APPEAL.

Ron Quinn, Manager of Communications at the Edmonton Tax Services Office, will be glad to hear from you and can help you with your appeal. His phone number is
(780) 495-4771.

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Unsung Heroes Schedule

Unsung Heroes is a support group for people with severe mental illness. We meet
Wednesdays 7 PM - 9 PM at #201, 10621 - 100 Ave (press the Schizophrenia Society intercom button on the outside of the building for entrance). For more information about Unsung Heroes click here.

March 19 , 2008
Nursing Program
Marnie MacKay

March 26 , 2008
Schizophrenia Society - How are we doing?
Giri Puligandla

April 2, 2008
Coffee @ Numchok Wilai Thai Restaurant
10623 - 124 St.

April 9, 2008
Video Night

April 16 , 2008
ESCAPE & Partnership Programs
Dana Bindon

April 23, 2008
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
Lori Shortreed

April 30, 2008
Healthy Eating
Nila

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