The Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia (SSNS) is pleased to welcome Hilary Thorne as Project Coordinator for the Expansion of Community-Based Volunteer Support Network and Strengthening of Mental Health System Advice/Connection Services project, funded by theCanada Post Foundation for Mental Health. Hilary started work on Monday, March 21st, 2011, and she will be employed for a period of nine months.
Hilary holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Dalhousie University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland. She brings diverse skills and experience to the position, and she has a family member who lives with schizophrenia.
The purpose of Hilary’s work is to expand the SSNS’s community-based volunteer network of support in eight Nova Scotia communities which do not currently have an SSNS-affiliated support group or chapter, and to work together with existing volunteer networks to help strengthen and build upon an already established SSNS presence. Ultimately, the aim of the project is to increase awareness of the SSNS across the province, and to improve access to mental health services and supports for individuals affected by schizophrenia and psychosis.
In the first phase of this project, Hilary will be contacting SSNS members and volunteers from different areas of the province to determine how the SSNS can best serve and support you. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Hilary directly by calling 465-2601, 1-800-465-2601 (toll-free), or (902) 237-3085 (cellular). She can also be reached by sending an email to ssns2@ns.sympatico.ca.
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