Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia

A Reason to Hope.  The Means to Cope.

HRM Chapter

Family members, friends, co-workers, and other supporters of those living with schizophrenia / psychosis are cordially invited to attend Education & Support Group Meetings of the HRM Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia (SSNS).  Meetings are held the second Monday of each month (except on statutory holidays and during July and August when meetings are not held).

Next Meeting

 

Date

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Time

7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Place

Bloomfield Centre, Room 108

2786 Agricola Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia

This is a change in meeting location for this month only.

Agenda

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Housing Support Services

Carol Charlebois

Executive Director

Metro Non-Profit Housing Association

Liz Cleary

Registered Nurse

New Beginnings Clubhouse & Affirmative Industries

 

Elaine Salisbury

Recreational Therapist

Community Outreach and Housing

Connections Halifax

8:00 pm to 8:10 pm

Refreshment and Socializing Break

8:10 pm to 9:00 pm

Group Discussion

Initially the HRM Chapter of the SSNS will focus on issues of importance to family members, supporters, friends, co-workers, etc., affected by schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.  The HRM Chapter may expand its activities to include individuals directly living with schizophrenia / psychosis at a future date.

To download the HRM Chapter’s 2009-2010 Meeting Schedule, please click here (PDF).  To download the HRM Chapter’s pamphlet, please click here (PDF).

To join the HRM Chapter of the SSNS, or for more information, contact Donna Methot at (902) 462-8658 or send an email to hrmchapterssns@accesswave.ca.

The HRM Chapter of the SSNS will accept members from outside the boundaries of HRM.

 

The HRM Chapter of the SSNS is grateful for grants from:

· Chebucto West Community Health Board

· Cobequid Community Health Board

· Dartmouth Community Health Board

· Eastern Shore - Musquodoboit Community Health Board

· Halifax Community Health Board

· Southeastern Community Health Board

 

Photograph of downtown Halifax by Derek Rodgers.