Welcome to the website of the Red Deer and Area Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta.

Community of Red Deer Supports the Flag of Hope Iris Campaign Like Never Before!

SSARD staff and volunteers would like to thank the community of Red Deer for its unbelievable support of our Flag of Hope Iris Campaign! All our bunches of irises ended up being sold, bringing in over $7,000.00 for local programs and services for individuals and families affected by schizophrenia and other severe mental illness. We cannot thank our community enough for their ongoing support and commitment to improving the lives of the people we serve!

Please contact our office for more information regarding the Iris Campaign, or for information in regards to other upcoming events.

Contact Shannon at (403) 597-6873 for more information.

The Open Minds Walk & Run is back!

Join us at McKenzie Trails on Saturday, August 23, 2009 as we walk, jog, and run to raise money and awareness for the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta. For more information, to register, or make a donation, please check out www.walkandrun.ca today!

In partnership with the our national and provincial organizations, we are committed to:

• Support and education of families and individuals living with this devastating and life-changing illness
• Provide access to crisis intervention for families and individuals affected by schizophrenia or other related mental illnesses
• Promote public awareness of schizophrenia, thereby reducing discrimination and stigma, through free educational services
• Advocate for improved mental health services within Central Alberta
• Support research into schizophrenia locally, provincially and nationally
• Provide stability for society services in Central Alberta through fundraising

Please feel free to browse around and review the information contained in this site. Navigation is done through the buttons found on the left hand side of all pages.

If you have any further questions, or simply wish to contact us, please use the information on the Contact Page.