The Schizophrenia Society of New Brunswick
We would like to send a BIG THANK YOU! to the following supporters of our annuall Walk of Hope 2023:
Greco Pizza-Newcastle The Phoenix - Saint John Greg Zed - Saint John Dr. Suma Shastry Satya - Saint John Indo-Canadian Society - Saint John Advantage Insulators (Chris Vrensen)- Moncton Annual General Meeting: This year our Annual General Meeting was held Tuesday May 31, 2022 via Zoom. The following officers were elected: President: Rambha Pershad- Moncton Vice President: Stacie Huston- Miramichi Treasurer: Rick White- Fredericton Membership Fees are in November Disability Tax Credit The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. Being eligible for the DTC can also open the door to other government programs. For more information, go to www.cra.gc.ca/dtc or phone 1-800-959-8281. |
The 2023 J. Dean McAllister Bursary Awarded was presented to Amber Connolly from Miramichi Valley High School by SSNB Board Member Zean Dutcher
Winners of the 2023 ACHIEVEment Recovery Award were from Woodstock: Jennifer Muir and Lydia Muir Pickel In the photo from left to right -Hayward House Director Marie Innes, Jennifer Muir,Lydia Muir Pickel, Amy Burns & Deb Logan This award is awarded to those who are living in recovery and helping inspire others with their own recovery journey.. 
The winner of the 2023 Pershad Award was Donna Craig from New Brunswick. In the photo is Donna Craig and Amy Burns Program Facilitator. The Pershad Award is awarded to acknowledge the remarkable courage and resilience of caregivers/persons who provide care, comfort and reassurance to a loved one experiencing mental health challenges. The recipient has also shown empathy and support to other caregivers in New Brunswick.
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BIG Congratulations goes out to our honorary board member Gregory Zed
on receiving the prestigious Disability Awareness Week Individual Provincial Award. His long-standing work has not gone unnoticed once again, congratulations Greg!! |
Le crédit d'impôt pour personnes handicapées
Le crédit d'impôt pour personnes handicapées (CIPH) est un crédit d'impôt non remboursable qui aide les personnes handicapées et leurs aidants à réduire l'impôt sur le revenu qu'ils pourraient avoir à payer. Le fait d’être admissible au CIPH peut également leur permettre d’accéder à d’autres programmes gouvernementaux. Pour en savoir plus, allez à www.arc.gc.ca/ciph ou composez le 1-800-959-7383.
Le crédit d'impôt pour personnes handicapées (CIPH) est un crédit d'impôt non remboursable qui aide les personnes handicapées et leurs aidants à réduire l'impôt sur le revenu qu'ils pourraient avoir à payer. Le fait d’être admissible au CIPH peut également leur permettre d’accéder à d’autres programmes gouvernementaux. Pour en savoir plus, allez à www.arc.gc.ca/ciph ou composez le 1-800-959-7383.
Schizophrenia Community Radio http://www.schizophrenia.ca/schizophrenia_community_radio.php
NEW PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT!
“Your Mental Wellness Journey” is a NEW program developed to address the complex mental health needs of youth. Please contact the office for more Information on this much needed program, 
Happenings in the Miramichi area
Care-Giver Support Group is an informal Group available to the families and primary caregivers of those affected with a long-term mental illness. J. Dean McAllister Memorial Bursary is awarded annually to a high school graduate pursuing a career in one of the Social Sciences. Applications must be received on or before May 27th. ACHIEVES Employment Skills is a valuable tool in teaching employment skills to those recovering from a mental illness/addiction. Our mission is to provide support and training in the participant's journey to gaining meaningful employment and achieving self-sufficiency. Walk of Hope is a major fundraiser that takes place annually in May. Volunteers and members collect pledges and walk from Walmart to Seamen's Hospital where participants can enjoy a light lunch, great door prizes and grand prize winnings. Awareness Days, held annually, usually in September as it is known as Recovery Month, allows the community to see and hear what it is that the Schizophrenia Society in Miramichi is all about. |
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