Events & Notices

Coming Events
General Notices
Unsung Heroes Schedule

Coming Events

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This section will be updated shortly. Please contact us at (780) 452-4661 or info@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

Edmonton Support Group
1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Schizophrenia Support Centre
#201, 10621 - 100 Ave
Call Cathy at (780) 452-4661
Sherwood Park Support Group
1st Thursday of the month
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Strathcona Health Unit, Brower Drive
Call Jinny at (780) 922-5114
St. Albert Support Group
2nd Tuesday of the month
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Sturgeon General Hospital
Call Randy at (780) 458-4687
or Janet at (780) 456-9276
Family Night
(U of A Hospital Support Group)

1st Wednesday of the month
7:30 - 8:30 pm
U of A Hospital, Room 4F1.23
Staffed by Bob Holmes,Therapist
Call Bob at (780) 407-7664
Open to family and friends of people diagnosed with mental illness

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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).

Coffee Night
We also meet on the first Wednesday of each month for Coffee Night at
Numchok Wilai Thai Restaurant 10623 - 124 St.

Movie Night
We meet at 5074 - 130 Ave. at 6:30 every Friday. We pay for your movie admission to Movies 12 Theatre. You can go to whichever movie you want. Ask for Glen.

For more information about Unsung Heroes click here.

Please call Cheryl or Cathy at (780) 452-4661 for information on upcoming speakers and events.

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