- Provides Support and Education for people with Schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental illnesses, their families and friends.
- Increases Public Awareness and Understanding of Schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental illness.
- Advocates on behalf of people with Schizophrenia and other serious persistent mental illness for better legislation and services.
- Promotes Research into the causes, treatment and ultimate cure of schizophrenia.
Mission Statement:
“To improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support programs, public policy and research”
Schizophrenia Societies join forces on new mission statement to promote improved quality of life
The Schizophrenia Society of Canada and the Provincial Schizophrenia Societies across the country are proud to announce the launch of a new, joint mission statement that promotes improved quality of life for individuals and families affected by schizophrenia.
The new mission inspires the societies to improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support programs, public policy and research.
“This exciting new mission statement recognizes the significant changes in our understanding of and approaches to mental illness over the last 20 years,” said Chris Summerville, Interim Chief Executive Officer of the SSC.
