Out of the Shadow Trailer

"This is a powerful and moving film that inspires whether or not you know anything about mental illness.

I laughed, cried and was spellbound. Through the story of her mother's flight with schizophrenia and her family's struggle to not only survive, but to love. Susan Smiley brings new meaning to the word hope.

Out of the Shadow is ultimately a story about a family that was torn apart by schizophrenia and unexpectedly healed by the making of this film."


Xavier Amador, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University
Author of "I am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help!"

3 Excellent Videos

Bring Change to Mind

Following are 2 excellent, short videos with family members as well as those who suffer from mental illness ~ courtesy of Bring Change 2 Mind.

2nd Annual Road to Recovery Walkathon on May 8/10

As of today, online pledges for the 2nd Annual Road to Recovery Walkathon total $8,010.00!!

This is WONDERFUL and brings us a few steps closer to our goal of $50,000 needed to support the crucial and extensive programs and activities of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia. 

Please don’t delay! There aren't that many days left before the Walkathon on Saturday, May 8th.

If you have not signed up for online pledging, I encourage you to do so by visiting www.ssnswalk.dojiggy.com and then clicking on “Register”. It takes only a few minutes to fill out the online registration form and to create your own pledge webpage.Once you are all set up, you can email your friends and ask them to sponsor you.

If you prefer to collect pledges using a pledge sheet [ie: in person or over the telephone, please get your paper pledge sheet by contacting Donna Methot at (902) 462-8658 or emailing her at hrmchapterssns@accesswave.ca]

There is a prize for the individual who raises the most money! (SSNS employees, Members of the SSNS Board of Directors, and Board Members of Chapters of the SSNS are not eligible for this prize.)

In case you hadn’t heard ...

Recovery is Possible!

The Mindful Mango Opened Jan 2010

The Mindful Mango, which opened its doors in January 2010, is a social enterprise that was born out of a partnership between Connections Halifax (formerly known as Connections Clubhouse) and Partners for Care, a registered charity responsible for commercial ventures and partnerships at Capital Health.

The Mindful Mango has a commitment to a triple bottom line. We care about:

• Our people – We practice fair and beneficial business practices for people and the community, advancing employment equity.
• Our planet – We are committed to sustainable environmental practices.
• Our community – We will reinvest any profits in local progressive community mental health initiatives.

The Mindful Mango serves great-tasting, healthy foods proudly made from our own recipes with fresh, locally-sourced, fairly traded ingredients whenever we can.

We emphasize “clean foods,” i.e. foods that are wholesome, minimally processed, lower sugar and fat content, and free of additives and chemicals.

If you or a loved one are interested in employment opportunities with the Mindful Mango, contact Nancy Beck at Connections Halifax @ 473-8696.