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Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia |
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A Reason to Hope. The Means to Cope. |
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Kings County Chapter |
Website: http://kcss.net84.net |
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Newsletter of the Kings County Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia July 2005 (broken link is currently being fixed) |
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Meetings of the Kings County Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia are held the fourth Wednesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 pm, at St. Joseph's Parish Hall, 48 Belcher Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia (for a map, click here). The December meeting will consist of a Holiday Season party. Meetings are not held during the summer months of July and August. |
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The November 2007 issue of the Newsletter of the Kings County Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia contains a number of articles relating to the new Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act, including an interview with Dr. David Mulhall, Medical Director, Annapolis Valley Health, Mental Health Services (see pages 2 and 3). To view the newsletter, please click here. |
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Support for Family and Friends of Persons Living with Mental Illness A New Self-Help Group in Kings County, Nova Scotia
Caring for a loved one who is dealing with a mental illness can require emotional and practical support. You are not alone. This self-help group was started in the fall of 2008 to share personal experiences in response to the need of support for the families and friends of persons living with serious mental illness. While it originated through families involved in the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia (SSNS), the group feels it can offer support to families dealing with a wide range of brain illnesses, including psychosis (a break with reality), major depression, and bipolar disorder. This is not a resource group to provide technical, medical or legal aid, or for advocacy - although our experiences may have touched on these issues. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in Kentville have kindly offered the use of their space, and everything shared within the group is confidential. We meet on the first Monday of each month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Location CMHA Offices (Suite 109) Kentville, Nova Scotia If someone you know or meet might be interested, please encourage them to contact us through the SSNS by calling 1-800-465-2601 (toll-free in Nova Scotia) or by emailing us directly at kc_schizophrenia_society@hotmail.com. The Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia exists to improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support programs, public policy and research ... including their families. Helping hands graphic courtesy of Lincalinca. |
