Join Together for Mental Health - Giving Tuesday - 29 November 2016

Join Together for Mental Health! on Giving Tuesday

29 November 2016

12:00 to 6:00pm

Join us and CMHA-Halifax-Dartmouth to celebrate mental health, raise funds and come together as a community!

SSNS will be selling our new 2017 Colouring Calendar with artwork and poetry by Anna Quon. Also available to purchase online by visiting (http://bit.ly/2fCeB13) and selecting “2017 Colouring Calendar” as the “Fund”. Calendars are only $10 each (plus $5 shipping).

For further inquiries please get in touch by email at: contact@ssns.ca or by phone at (902) 465-2601 or 1 (800) 465-2601

From Recovery to Discovery Mental Health Peer Support Group

Reflecting on the Finding Your Voice Workshop 

Thursday, November 24th, 2016

6:30pm to 8:30pm 

           

Community Room

Atlantic Superstore – Barrington Street

1075 Barrington Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia

The From Recovery to Discovery Mental Health Peer Support Group is open to anyone affected, either directly or indirectly, by any type of mental illness, and this includes family members and friends.

Free!

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Thursday, November 24th, 2016, 6:30 pm

Reflecting on the Finding Your Voice Workshop

Earlier this fall Healthy Minds Cooperative offered a 6 week workshop called “Finding Your Voice” which was about “…working on creating and  sharing our Recovery story. The program focussed on exploring  life experiences in a safe  and supportive environment, with the intention of  building confidence to allow one to share their story  with family, friends or even a wider audience, if they so desire.”

Alan McGrath, part-time facilitator with FR2D, led these workshops and this week he, along with 2 of the participants, will be sharing their experiences with us and perhaps providing a roadmap for us to Find our Own Voice

Sign up for weekly email notices for FR2D here:  http://bit.ly/29O1hFP

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About the From Recovery to Discovery Mental Health Peer Support Group

The From Recovery to Discovery (FR2D) Mental Health Peer Support Group is special because it moves beyond the expectation of simply existing with minimal symptoms of mental illness.  Our message is that we all have the opportunity to manifest our strengths, to recover a sense of empowerment, and to live with meaning and purpose.  Through the mutual sharing of our own wisdom and experience, we are reminded to reach for hope and fulfillment in our lives, and to help one another realize our potential.

                                                                               

The FR2D Mental Health Peer Support Group is open to anyone living with any type of mental illness or mental health problem.  There is no cost to attend.  The meeting format generally involves an interactive presentation on topics of interest to the group in the first hour, and a group discussion during the second hour. 

The FR2D Mental Health Peer Support Group's meeting flyer (PDF) can be downloaded by clicking here.

If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact:

Todd MacMillan, Operations Support, Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia, by phoning 902-465-2601 (toll free 1-800-465-2601) or sending an email to todd@ssns.ca; or

Laura Burke, Peer Support Facilitator, Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia, by sending an email tocontact@ssns.ca.

The Kings County Chapter of the SSNS

Wednesday, November 16, 2016
7pm to 9pm

Kings County Schizophrenia Society
present

Meetings of the Kings County Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia are generally held the third Wednesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 pm, at the Louis Millett Community Complex, 9489 Commercial Street (east entrance), New Minas, Nova Scotia. Meetings are not held during the summer months of July and August.  To contact the Kings County Chapter, please send an email to kcschizsoc@outlook.com.

Also see:

Kings County Chapter brochure (PDF)

Support for Family and Friends of Persons Living with Mental Illness: A Self-Help Group in Kings County, Nova Scotia

Families Matter in Mental Health Education and Support Program

Begins Wednesday, October 5, 2016, 6:30 pm

NSCC Stellarton Campus

39 Acadia Avenue

Stellarton, NS

To download a PDF version of the above poster, please visit here.

For further information on the Families Matter in Mental Health Education and Support Program, please visit here.

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Mental Health Supports Information Sharing Session

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

6:30pm to 8:00pm

Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre

135 North Park Street

Bridgewater, NS

This meeting is open to all who are interested in exploring options for mental health support groups in or around the Bridgewater area. Groups that may develop out of this info session would be available (separately) to adults, youth and families/friends.

To download a PDF of the flyer please visit: http://bit.ly/2cINnoY

Please share with those who would benefit from being there!

This meeting is being hosted in collaboration with Freeman House, Self Help Connection and Laing House.

The Kings County Chapter of the SSNS

Wednesday, September 21st
7pm to 9pm

Kings County Schizophrenia Society
present

               

Meetings of the Kings County Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia are generally held the third Wednesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 pm, at the Louis Millett Community Complex, 9489 Commercial Street (east entrance), New Minas, Nova Scotia. Meetings are not held during the summer months of July and August.  To contact the Kings County Chapter, please send an email to kcschizsoc@outlook.com.

Also see:

Kings County Chapter brochure (PDF)

Support for Family and Friends of Persons Living with Mental Illness: A Self-Help Group in Kings County, Nova Scotia

From Recovery to Discovery Mental Health Peer Support Group

A Summer Picnic

Thursday, September 1, 2016

6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Community Room

Atlantic Superstore – Barrington Street

1075 Barrington Street

Halifax, Nova Scotia

The From Recovery to Discovery Mental Health Peer Support Group is open to anyone affected, either directly or indirectly, by any type of mental illness.

Free!

Thursday, September 1, 2016, 6:30 pm 

A Summer Picnic at Cornwallis Park in Halifax

Everyone Welcome!

Please note: We will meet in the Community room at the Superstore at 6:30pm and head over to the nearby Park together as a group.

You are invited to the From Recovery to Discovery Mental Health Peer Support Group’s Summer Picnic at Cornwallis Park in Halifax (corner of Barrington Street and South Street).  Come and enjoy some relaxing sunshine, informal peer support, and wonderful sandwiches.  Water and soft drinks will also be provided.  If you play a musical instrument, please bring it along!  In the case of rain, the picnic will be held indoors in the Community Room at the Atlantic Superstore - Barrington Street, 1075 Barrington Street, Halifax.

Sign up for weekly email notices for FR2D here:  http://bit.ly/29O1hFP

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About the From Recovery to Discovery Mental Health Peer Support Group

The From Recovery to Discovery (FR2D) Mental Health Peer Support Group is special because it moves beyond the expectation of simply existing with minimal symptoms of mental illness.  Our message is that we all have the opportunity to manifest our strengths, to recover a sense of empowerment, and to live with meaning and purpose.  Through the mutual sharing of our own wisdom and experience, we are reminded to reach for hope and fulfillment in our lives, and to help one another realize our potential.

                                                                               

The FR2D Mental Health Peer Support Group is open to anyone living with any type of mental illness or mental health problem.  There is no cost to attend.  The meeting format generally involves an interactive presentation on topics of interest to the group in the first hour, and a group discussion during the second hour. 

The FR2D Mental Health Peer Support Group's meeting flyer (PDF) can be downloaded by clicking here.

If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact:

Todd MacMillan, Resource Advisor, Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia, by phoning 902-465-2601 (toll free 1-800-465-2601) or sending an email to todd@ssns.ca; or

Laura Burke, Peer Support Facilitator, Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia, by sending an email to contact@ssns.ca.

Richmond County Mental Illness Family Education And Support Group

Wednesday, July 6, 2016
 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Date
Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Time
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Place

St. Louis Parish Hall

148 Grandique Ferry Road

Louisdale, NS 

Topic

Evoking Commitment to Change

Guest Speaker
Keith Anderson
(Lawyer, Keynote Speaker, Mental Health Advocate)

Everyone Welcome!

Do you have a loved one or friend who lives with a mental health and/or addiction problem? If Yes, this meeting is for you. 

With sharing comes hope, strength, and wisdom.

For further information about the Richmond County Mental Illness Family Education And Support Group, please contact Jubanti Dhan Toppo, Project Coordinator, Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia, by calling (902) 631-1336, or by sending an email:  coordinator@ssns.ca.

Inverness County Mental Illness Family Education & Support Group

Monday, June 27, 2016

 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Date

Monday, June 27th, 2016

Time
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Place

Inverness Education Centre Academy

59 Veteran Court, Room No. 118

Topic
Coping as a Family

Everyone Welcome!

Do you have a loved one or friend who lives with a mental health and/or addiction problem? 

If Yes, this meeting is for you.  

With sharing comes hope, strength, and wisdom.

For further information about the Inverness County Mental Illness Family Education And Support Group, please contact Jubanti Dhan Toppo, Project Coordinator, Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia, by calling (902) 631-1336, or by sending an email: coordinator@ssns.ca.

Sydney Support Group for Mental Health and Addictions

Tuesday, June 21, 2016
 6:30pm - 8:00pm

The Sydney Mental Health & Addictions Support Group for Family and Friends meets on the third Monday of every month (except December) at the Grand Lake Road Fire Hall, 850 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Date
Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Time
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Place

Grand Lake Road Fire Hall

Classroom 15 (side entrance, plenty of free parking)

850 Grand Lake Road

Sydney, Nova Scotia

Topic

 Learning to L.E.A.P.
(Listen, Empathize, Agree, Partner)

Everyone Welcome!

The Sydney Mental Health & Addictions Support Group for Family and Friends meets on the third Tuesday of every month (except December) at the Grand Lake Road Fire Hall, 850 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia.

For further information about the Sydney Mental Health & Addictions Support Group, please contact Jubanti Dhan Toppo, Project Coordinator, Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia, by calling (902) 631-1336, or by sending an email to jubanti.dhan.toppo@bellaliant.com.

HRM Family Education & Support Group

Monday, June 13, 2016
7-9pm

To view the webcast from 7 to 8pm
please visit https://ssns.adobeconnect.com/hrmchapter and enter as a Guest. 

Date

Monday, June 13th, 2016

Time
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Place
Room 1243A, Halifax Infirmary
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
1796 Summer Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Topic
A Story of Recovery

Guest Speaker
Brad Rowe

Meetings are held the second Monday of each month (except on statutory holidays when meetings are held on the second Monday of the month, and during July and August, when meetings are not held).

Family members & friends who have a loved one experiencing mental health difficulties, including, but not limited to, psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and depression are all welcome to attend and participate.

For further information, please contact Donna Methot at (902) 462-8658, or send an email to hrmchapterssns@accesswave.ca.

Free Writing Workshop with Carole Langille, Poet and Author on Saturday, June 18

To dowload a PDF of the poster please visit:   http://bit.ly/24j8dxx

National Schizophrenia Awareness Day is Tuesday, May 24th!

Tuesday, May 24 is #NationalSchizophreniaAwarenessDay. 

Wear purple that day to show support and raise awareness.

8th Annual Road to Recovery Walk - Saturday, May 7, 2016

JOIN US in Halifax for our signature fundraising event! Do so as an individual, join a Team, become a Team Captain and recruit your friends, family and colleagues for friendly competition.

www.roadtorecoverywalk.com

CONNECTION, COLLABORATION, COMMUNITY

Our theme reflects our intention to make this year's walk a strong representation of community and caring that reflects the heart and soul of what true recovery means for all those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis.

We’re thrilled to announce that we will have special guests from The Spot joining us this year and sharing their musical and artistic talents!   The Spot is a  music & art space in Halifax open to anyone under 30, offered in partnership with Youth Art Connection and Connections Halifax.

               

       

                         

Walk Together to Raise Funds & Awareness!

If you have any questions or would like to obtain offline pledge sheets please email: todd@ssns.ca

Families Matter in Mental Health - Truro - March 22, 2016

To download a PDF of the poster above please visit:  http://bit.ly/1pnY5WO

SSNS will be hosting the Schizophrenia Society of Canada's National Conference this year!

The Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia is very pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Schizophrenia Society of Canada's National Conference this year right here in Halifax!

The theme for this year's Conference is "Psychosis: New Perspectives and Bright Horizons" which promises to provide some exciting opportunities to engage with thought provoking new ideas and share relevant, timely and practicable information.

October 27 and 28, 2016

World Trade & Convention Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Website: ssc2016.ca

To download a PDF version of the poster please visit: http://bit.ly/1VHrsO9

Stay tuned for more information!