Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
Encyclopedia
The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario (SSO) is a charitable organization located in Ontario
, Canada
that exists to help those affected by schizophrenia
.
It was founded in 1979 under the name "Ontario Friends of Schizophrenics" and adopted its current name in 1995. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia & psychosis through education, support programs, public policy & research.
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
that exists to help those affected by schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a disintegration of thought processes and of emotional responsiveness. It most commonly manifests itself as auditory hallucinations, paranoid or bizarre delusions, or disorganized speech and thinking, and it is accompanied by significant social...
.
It was founded in 1979 under the name "Ontario Friends of Schizophrenics" and adopted its current name in 1995. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia & psychosis through education, support programs, public policy & research.
External links
- Schizophrenia Society of Ontario Official site