The Partnership Program is a stigma busting initiative built around our one-hour, anti-stigma, public awareness presentations.

We share stories of recovery from schizophrenia and related mental illnesses with the public while informing them on how to seek treatment and services.

Goals of a presentation: to promote recovery from schizophrenia and related mental illnesses, reduce the stigma and misconceptions associated with mental health disorders, and share resources so people know where and how to get help.

The Partnership Program puts a positive face of recovery at the forefront of mental illness by dispelling the myths and fears the general public has. We present to a wide variety of groups such as:

  • High Schools and Youth Organizations
  • RCMP and Police Services
  • Universities and Colleges
  • First Nations and Indigenous Groups
  • Drug and Alcohol Detox Centers
  • Faith Groups

The Partnership Program was recently interviewed by Shaw TV in Saskatoon. Click here to view the interview and find out more about the program. A special thanks to The Granary Restaurant on 8th Street for providing a filming location.

Click here to preview our mental health information brochure that each audience member receives as well as our youth audience brochure.

Here is what some of our audiences had to say:

 

"It helped me remember that I am not my illness."
Hospital patient
"I did not know people with schizophrenia could lead normal lives. Because of this presentation I see that with treatment people with all mental illnesses can have an improved quality of life."
University student
"I could relate to the bullying and depression. It made me feel better about myself and realize that other people might have anxiety and depression too."
Grade 7 student
"The panel of speakers was really easy to understand. They have opened my eyes to what mental illness encompasses. They effectively covered everything I need to know. This presentation will be useful for all high school and college audiences to hear."
University student
"I've always understood there is a stigma associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder but by hearing from someone that is actually living with it has definitely helped push away society's negative beliefs on mental illness."
Police officer