Schizophrenia Alliance is a self-help group for people living with schizophrenia or a schizophrenia-related illness. SA was founded in the Detroit area in 1985 and has since grown to have thousands of people participate in weekly meetings in the United States and across the globe. If you have not been officially diagnosed with schizophrenia but have experienced psychosis, you are eligible to participate in the support groups.
Schizophrenia Alliance is organized and managed by people experiencing schizophrenia or a schizophrenia-related illness. It is administered in partnership with S&PAA.
Our peer-led calls and Zoom meetings are held throughout the month. If you are interested in joining these, please submit the form below and we will send you the login information and available times.
Sundays at 7 p.m. ET
Mondays at 4 p.m. ET
Wednesdays at 1 p.m. ET
Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET
Fridays at 2 and 7 p.m. ET
Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET
Saturdays at 7 p.m. ET
Sundays at 4 p.m. ET
We’re looking for volunteer support group facilitators to help our community! Interested? Select “Volunteer interest” on our contact us form to provide your information and we’ll be in touch soon. We’ll provide free training and guidance.
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. ET
Mondays at 6 p.m. PT
Saturdays at 5 p.m. ET
Sundays at 6 p.m. ET
Can’t find a group that works for you? Contact us to start your own group. Free training is provided.
We offer career chats over Zoom the second Saturday of every month at 2 p.m. ET as part of job networking for those diagnosed with schizophrenia who work in paid or unpaid positions or are currently attending school.
We partner with Inspire to host a Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance online support community.
We host a Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance online support community in Facebook Groups.
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Families for Care is a support group for families of diagnosed individuals with schizophrenia or a schizophrenia-related illness. Schizophrenia-related illnesses include schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder and major depression with psychosis spectrum disorders.
Since its founding in 2008, Families for Care has reached thousands of caregivers seeking guidance and acceptance of people living with psychosis spectrum disorders. It offers a non-judgmental community focused on education and acceptance where you’ll find hope, which is vital for families living through the realities of psychosis spectrum disorders. All meetings are confidential, and are meant to help sustain you and give you a caring community of supporters.
Uses the six steps of recovery—including spirituality—as each person relates to a higher power. Held weekly and led by a peer who has schizophrenia or a related disorder.
Uses the six steps of recovery, with a more detailed discussion of spirituality and religion as it relates to recovery and the six steps. Held monthly and led by a peer who has schizophrenia or a related disorder.
Questions?
If you or a loved one has thoughts of self-harm, go to a hospital emergency room or dial the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
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Information on this website is not intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.
We are a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization
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