For more information:
Contact Stephanie Mitton
Phone: 780-452-4661
Email: smitton@schizophrenia.ab.ca
See our Online Program Guide for technical details.
Learn ways to better support your loved one and yourself from experts in the field of schizophrenia.
Our online educational speakers forum provides SSA family members and caregivers with the opportunity to hear doctors and other experts speak on important topics related to schizophrenia.
Because the program is run online with the presenter on live video chat, you can attend from wherever you are as long as you have an internet connection.
Questions will be taken throughout the forum. You can participate through instant messaging, via microphone, or with full video chat. You're free to choose whatever format feels most comfortable to you.
**Please note that these programs are not recorded to maintain confidentiality for participants. **
Office of the Alberta Health Advocates Roles and Functions - With Support on Self-Advocacy and Health System Navigation
Date: Thursday May 15, 2025
Time: 5:00-6:30pm
Speakers: Rene Killam and Paula Yamniuk
Rene and Paula are both Health Advocate Representatives (HARs) with many years supporting individuals in community as well as working with individuals in care.
Session Description: The Office of the Alberta Health Advocates (OAHA) supports Albertans by helping them navigate the health care system, resolve complaints, and understand their rights as they interact with the Alberta health system. The office promotes self-advocacy and individual health care, and refers individuals to appropriate services. The OAHA also ensures that the rights and protections outlined in the Mental Health Act are upheld for both Formal and Community Treatment Order (CTO) patients. The OAHA aims to empower Albertans to be active participants in their health care.
Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session.
