Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
Site: Ottawa
Service: Regional Office
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1016 | Last Full Update: 04 Apr 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Former Name | Friends of Schizophrenics |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Merivale Rd and Carling Ave |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot * parking meters |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Health organization dedicated to supporting people, caregivers, and communities affected by schizophrenia and psychosis * offers tailored services, education, advocacy and research Ask The Expert (ATE): confidential online, over-the-phone, and in-person service for people and families living with schizophrenia and other severe mental illness * a team of trained mental health counselors provide customized, supportive counseling, system navigation, and connects people to resources and services in their local area Strengthening Families Together (SFT): four-week education and support program for family members and friends of people living with serious and persistent mental illness * delivered in a small family-to-family setting * provides mental health resources and information on coping, self-care, system navigation and other topics associated with daily living as well as the recovery process |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Lanark County ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
| Boundaries | Champlain District Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) boundaries |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call, e-mail or visit website for more information * Ask The Expert: call toll free 1-855-449-9949 or email asktheexpert@schizophrenia.on.ca |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership ; Method(s) of Payment Accepted - cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard, debit, and American Express |
| Service Categories | Disability Rights Groups ; Mental Health Related Support Groups ~ Schizophrenia ; Mental Health Related Support Groups ~ Schizophrenia ~ Families/Friends of Mentally Ill ; Personal Health Care Advocate Services ~ Schizophrenia ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Schizophrenia ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Schizophrenia |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-722-6521 ext 7775 |
| sdeighton@schizophrenia.on.ca | |
| Website | www.schizophrenia.on.ca |
| Social Media |     |
| Primary Contact | Sheila Deighton, Regional Lead Eastern Ontario |
| Primary Executive | Mary Alberti, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 1-800-449-6367 * 416-449-6830 ext 226; Fax: 1-416-449-8434; Email: malberti@schizophrenia.on.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Wendy Thornton, Director of Finance/Administration; Phone: 1-800-449-6367 * 416-449-6830 ext 225; Fax: 416-449-8434; Email: wthornton@schizophrenia.on.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1979 |
| Funding | Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 129904058 RR0001 ; Membership fees |
| Print Material | Newsletter * brochures * resource materials |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |