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Supporting those affected by schizophrenia as they lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Caring.
96% of those living with schizophrenia report that they have experienced discrimination due to their illness. Discrimination in finding employment, finding housing and other aspects of daily living! This discrimination is clearly portrayed in an article published in the Globe and Mail by one of our long standing members, Amy Willans. SSA is very proud to highlight Amy and her article in our 2018 Annual Campaign “See Me, Not My Illness” Amy’s article can be found here:
I'm not crazy, I'm not dangerous, I just need your understanding - The Globe and Mail
Please help SSA reach our campaign goal of $150,000.00 so we can continue providing support to those living with schizophrenia, who like Amy, find themselves coping with the isolating effect of discrimination in their daily lives.
Online Auction!!
SSA's 7th Annual campaign "See Me, Not My Illness" runs until December 31, 2018. We have decided to host an Online Auction to raise funds for it!! The Auction will run until 12:00 pm on Monday, November 19th on both the SSA Facebook Page and our website. Each item description is on the picture, bids can be placed by placed by emailing info@schizophrenia.ab.ca. The Website and Facebook Page will be updated by 9:00 pm each day to reflect the highest bid. Pick-up is at our Red Deer Office at 4809 48 Avenue or our Edmonton Branch at 5215 87 Street. The funds raised from this will go to the programs and services we offer to Albertans at no cost as while as our fight against stigma through our community education program. Happy Bidding‼️
Rural Winter Wonderland - Jana Salloum was a tenant who resided at SSA’s Kentwood housing program and then later moved to our Lovella Apartments. Sadly, in 2013 Jana passed away. Jana was a talented artist whose humor and cheerfulness was contagious. She will always be missed by her SSA family.
Current Bid: $27
Bid Incremenets: $2
Item Description: 8 x 11 foot rug Donated By: Carpet One Floor & Home
Current Bid: $275
Bid Incremenets: $5
Item Description: Locally handcrafted cutting board and board butter, donated by: Colleen and Paul Miskel
Current Bid: $20
Bid Incremenets: $5
Lady in Shades
Starting Bid: $5
Bid Incremenets: $2
Item Description: SSA "swag" package includes: XL HOPE T-Shirt, SSA to go cup, SSA Lanyard, 2 SSA pens.
Current Bid: $20
Bid Increments: $1
Children Christmas Carolers - Jana Salloum was a tenant who resided at SSA’s Kentwood housing program and then later moved to our Lovella Apartments. Sadly, in 2013 Jana passed away. Jana was a talented artist whose humor and cheerfulness was contagious. She will always be missed by her SSA family.
Starting Bid: $5
Bid Incremenets: $2
Item Description: Black T-Shirt with powerful message for those living with schizophrenia. Size XL (we only have 4 of these shirts left in stock)
Starting Bid: $2
Bid Incremenets: $1
I Am Living with Schizophrenia
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Schizophrenia is a highly misunderstood disorder. Through community education, we plan to change that.
1 in 100
1 in 100 people are living with schizophrenia — around 34,000 Albertans.
34,000
SSA served over 34,000 individuals affected by schizophrenia this year.
200+
Supportive employment for over 200 people living with schizophrenia.
359
This past year SSA presented to 359 community groups across Alberta.
Programs & services
We provide services and programming to empower those affected by schizophrenia through peer support, education, and supportive housing and employment. Many of our programs and services are available in person, over the phone, and online.
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