The Schizophrenia Society of New Brunswick
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 2025 J. Dean McAllister Bursary Awarded was presented to Regan Verner from North & South Esk Regional High Presented by SSNB-Vice President Stacie Huston 
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 Zedon 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. Meeting is the 1st Thursday of the Month@Fundy Line Restaurant 10:00AM 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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