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.