The new reality in our world with COVID – 19 can feel overwhelming. We are here to offer peer support to walk with you through any difficult or anxious thoughts you may be having.
Please connect in with us if you need support, and check this page often as we will be updating as some of our support groups and services move to an online platform.
Peer support is a relationship founded on shared lived experience, mutual respect, and the giving and receiving of encouragement and help. Peer support groups for people who are living with mental health problems are places where a Peer Support Worker can demonstrate compassionate presence and listening. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to share their experiences in an environment of compassion that promotes healing and hope.
The following Peer Support Group help people living with early psychosis, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder through methods of empowerment, socialization, recreation, education and recovery.
Children who have a family member with a mental illness may feel confused, sad, guilty and powerless to help themselves or their loved one as it can be difficult to put feelings into words.
Name that feeling is a unique seven-week educational support group for children, ages 7-13, who have a family member with any mental illness. Children are taught an understanding of mental illness, which provides an opportunity for them to share emotionally and relationally with the group and facilitators.
The Following Topics are Covered in Six Sessions:
Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours and is either held after school once/week for 6 weeks, or run as a one-week (Monday – Friday) summer camp. Groups are run when filled. Registration Required.
*Teen groups may be offered upon request.
It can be challenging to know how to support a loved one or friend who is experiencing early psychosis, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. We offer Family Peer Support through one-on-one consultation, peer support groups, and education sessions. We at MSS acknowledge that your journey as a family member or friend is unique, which is why we offer several options for peer support and workshops.
MSS is here to help your organization, school and workplace come to a compassionate understanding of early psychosis, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder through presentations and workshops. A person with lived experience often shares their story of recovery at public presentations, which can be powerful tool to fight the societal stigma that comes along with the label of psychosis and schizophrenia.
All Public Education options are available upon request. Please contact us to book.
Manitoba Schizophrenia Society | 100 - 4 Fort Street | Winnipeg, Manitoba | R3C 1C4
Tel: 204-786-1616 | Fax: 204-783-4898 | [email protected]
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