We extend our great appreciation and admiration to the MSS Team and Board.

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2 MSS was founded 33 years ago. Mental health services have improved during that time, but for people affected by mental illness, there is still far too much which has not changed for the better. Social prejudice and the resulting discrimination are just two. We must remind ourselves daily that the goal to which we strive for in all that we do is the recovery and empowerment of those with mental illness. This we do primarily through public education and awareness, self-help groups and advocacy initiatives. People with schizophrenia can enjoy good physical and mental health. Purpose and meaning in living with this illness can be discovered. But this will only happen as we create environments, health systems and a society in which recovery can take place. To that end, the MSS Board of Director and the MSS Team remain passionate in promoting a future with hope for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis. The Manitoba Schizophrenia Society, Inc. is a consumer focused, family sensitive mental health self-help organization. We are dedicated to the improvement of quality of life for all those who are personally impacted by schizophrenia, psychosis and co-occurring disorders. We promote recovery through engagement, education, peer support and advocacy by working in partnership with consumers, families and service providers. We extend our great appreciation and admiration to the MSS Team and Board. To all our donors and volunteers, Thank you for all your gracious and sustained support! We envision a society where people with mental illness are fully supported in their journey and are valued participants in their community. Wilma Schroeder President Chris Summerville Executive Director Meaningful Engagement Dignity and Respect Equal treatment Social Inclusion Social Justice Human Rights Cultural Safety Empowerment Personal safety Collaborative Mental Health Care Holistic: bio-psycho-socialspiritual Hope Public Education and Awareness Mental Health Literacy Prevention Early Intervention Peer Support

3 MSS has a highly dedicated team committed to working for a better life for people affected by schizophrenia and psychosis: WINNIPEG STAFF: Chris Summerville, Executive Director Rey Schellenberg, Accountant Sangeetha Balachandra, Communications Officer Viola Healey, Administrative Secretary Jane Burpee, Public Education Coordinator Karen Kaplen, Peer Program Support Worker Eric Fraser, Peer Support Worker REGIONAL OUTREACH WORKERS: Nancy Shewchuk, Brandon & Assiniboine Tim Shewchuck, Norman & Parkland Eric Fraser, Selkirk Mental Health Centre Bev King, Interlake Diane Findlay, Central Kim Heidinger, North & South Eastman Tannis Morrisseau-Merasty, Burntwood BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wilma Schroeder, President Amy Butcher, Secretary/ Treasurer Warren Butcher, Director Chantal Driedger, Director Julia Hoeppner, Director Tammy Lambert, Director Barb Madden, Director Annette Osted, Director Peter Ostryzniuk. Director Doug Tiltman, Director I get support and it gives me something enjoyable to do. We all need a sense of purpose in our day - Jesse from the Selkirk Support Group

4 May 24th was declared Schizophrenia & Psychosis Awareness Day in Manitoba for the first time by Jim Rondeau, Minister of Healthy Living, Seniors and Consumer Affairs.. I can only imagine how different my life might have been if I had received this information 10 years ago. -Burntwood Region Resident Thanks for the newsletter...it really makes me feel okay to have a mental illness. -Norman Region Resident Understanding makes all the difference for people affected by mental illness. A Parent One is a lonely number but together we can make a change! Manitoba Peer Support Training participants. Sponsored by Mental Health Commission of Canada and Manitoba Health Left: The Partners in Awareness is a group that offers working professionals a safe place to discuss the implications of living with schizophrenia. It is facilitated by Barb Madden (center). Manitoba Schizophrenia Society is the guiding light on the road to recovery and beyond!

5 Recovery is being able to live a meaningful and satisfying life, as defined by each person, in the presence or absence of symptoms. It is about having control over and input into your own life. Each individual s recovery, like his or her experience of the mental health problems or illness, is a unique and deeply personal process. (Scottish Recovery Network) Recovery is a concept that has been introduced primarily by people who have recovered from mental health experiences and has grown considerably around the world. We value the voices of those with lived experiences with mental illness and recovery. As a compassionate organization, MSS sees the consumer as a person who can recover, who can make choices, who must be listened to and is included in all planning stages of developing, implementing and evaluating mental health system in Manitoba. Through the recovery model people are helped to maintain or rebuild valuable and satisfying lives within and beyond the limits imposed by their mental illness. The principles of recovery empower individuals to reach for their dreams and find hope. Recovery from mental illness is most effective when a holistic approach is considered; this includes psychological, emotional, spiritual, physical and social needs. In building hope-inspiring relationships mental health service providers must genuinely value and accept people for what they are; see and believe in their potential and abilities; listen to, accept and actively explore their experiences; tolerate uncertainty about the future; and help them to build on the problems and set-backs that will be part of their recovery processes. It involves a willingness to persevere and continue believing in someone even when everything seems to be going wrong, coupled with a genuine empathy and concern for their well-being, and a measure of humour laughing with (not at or about) that person. (Repper and Perkins 2003) Therefore: We believe recovery is possible. Recovery is a personal journey based upon self determination, choice, hope and empowerment. The goal is regaining a quality of life as one lives beyond the limitations of mental illness. Recovery is enhanced through engaging in meaningful activities that connect one to the community. Recovery is supported through timely, individualized and holistic interventions which include access to treatment options, psychosocial rehabilitation, education, community and spiritual supports. The primary purpose of mental health service providers is to create environments in which recovery can take place. Believing that recovery is possible and having this belief supported by family, friends, peers, and service providers helps to fuel self-agency, the process of intentionally living one s life according to one s personal goals. Reaching out to young Manitobans Facilitating the Peer H.O.P.E.S group has put me in a direction of where I would like to go to broaden my experiences. This project is a great inspiration to me, and hope it can grow to its potential to help more year olds with schizophrenia & psychosis. ~ Rob Neville, Co-facilitator of H.O.P.E.S Group

6 for the year ending March 31st, 2012 with a previous year comparative. WINNIPEG OPERATION REVENUE: Fundraising: Iris Gala, Golf Tourn. & Walka-thon (net) 66,945 62,074 Donations & Grants 40,108 43,142 Manitoba Health - Sustaining Grant & PS Pilot Training - 159, ,200 Administration: SMHC; SSC; MHERC; Regions & Misc. 63,627 44,995 EXPENDITURES: 329, ,411 Salaries & Benefits 179, ,206 Professional Fees 18,816 18,223 Office Occupancy & Insurance 37,966 37,977 Office Administration 22,603 28,647 Public Education 26,494 26,648 Women's Program 17,237 18,094 Peer Support Pilot Training 8, , ,795 Net Income (Deficit) 18,961 (6,384) Surplus, beginning of year 74,376 80,760 REGIONS & OTHER PROGRAMS REVENUE: Rural Regions - Manitoba Health grants 230, ,900 Other Region & Designated program income 146,987 17, , ,419 EXPENDITURES: Region Outreach Workers' program expense 228, ,258 Designated program expense 95,972 13, , ,143 Net Income (Deficit) 52,735 (12,724) Surplus, beginning of year 34,131 46,856 Surplus, end of year 86,866 34,131 FINANCIAL SUMMARY COMMENTS: Donation and Grant income were slightly lower in the current year. MSS reassumed responsibility for the MHERC project. Administration fees for the MHERC and SSC provided new sources of income. Operating costs were well managed with generally little change. General membership support and great contribution from our three fundraising projects is greatly appreciated. Other Grant Acknowledgement: $10, The Thomas Sill Foundation - Unrestricted Grant $ Janssen Inc - Unrestricted Grant $23, The Winnipeg Foundation - for Women's Program & Research via SSC Prepared by R Schellenberg, Acct. Surplus, end of year 93,338 74,376

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8 Recovery from mental illness is possible but it takes the support of a caring community! MANITOBA SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY Fort Street, Winnipeg MB R3C 1C4 T: 1(204) F: 1(204) E: info@mss.mb.ca