The Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia 30th Anniversary Celebration

Media Advisory
The Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia
30th Anniversary Celebration
June 14, 2012
Halifax, Nova Scotia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia is hosting its 30th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday,
June 16th, 2012, from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the NSCC Waterfront Campus, 80 Mawiomi Place,
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The event is open to the public.
The 30th Anniversary Celebration will begin with a catered lunch at 12:30 pm, followed by speaker
presentations at 1:30 pm, and a performance by the Park Bench Players at 2:30 pm.
The Park Bench Players are a group of adult residents from the Antigonish area, five of whom have
lived with schizophrenia since late adolescence. Their play, entitled With a Little Help from My
Friends, sets out to educate the public about mental illness and the worthwhile lives of those who are
challenged by mental health issues. The six person cast has been performing in communities across
Antigonish and Guysborough counties. This will be their first performance in Halifax Regional
Municipality.

Cast and crew members of the Park Bench Players, Cecilia McRae, President of the Schizophrenia
Society of Nova Scotia, and Stephen Ayer, Executive Director of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova
Scotia, will be available for interviews during the event.
About the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia
The Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia is a community not-for-profit organization that was
incorporated in 1982. We work to improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and
psychosis—including families and friends—through education, support programs, influencing public
policy, and encouraging research.

Contact
Dr. Stephen Ayer
Executive Director
Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia
Phone: (902) 465-2601
Cellular: (902) 237-0018
Email: ssns@ns.sympatico.ca