Join us on Friday, May 23, 2025, for our Strides of Hope Walk in honor of World Schizophrenia Day! From 12:30 – 1:30 pm, we’ll walk together to raise awareness, break the stigma, and show support for Albertans affected by schizophrenia and psychosis.

SSA is bringing the Strides of Hope Walk to six cities across the province - Calgary, Camrose, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer—where our in-person programs make a difference every day. 

Get Involved!

• Join a Strides of Hope Walk – Click the respective buttons below or email us to RSVP!

• Donate – Make a contribution in honour of World Schizophrenia Day.

• Fundraise – Create your own online fundraising page and rally support from friends and family!

For questions, contact us at info@schizophrenia.ab.ca or (403) 986-9440.

Let’s take strides toward hope together!

Can’t make it in person? You can still be part of the movement!

Even if you don’t live in one of the walk cities or can’t join us physically, you can still show your support. Just wear purple, snap a photo, and share it on social media with the hashtags #WorldSchizophreniaDay and #SSAStridesofHope. Help us raise awareness and reduce stigma!

Need a little inspiration? Click the button below to access our social media tipsheet with sample posts you can use to spread the word!

Join us on World Schizophrenia Day for our Strides of Hope Walk on Friday, May 24, 2024 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm! Our goal is to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and show our support for all Albertans that are affected by schizophrenia and psychosis. SSA hosts our Strides of Hope walk in six cities across the province where SSA in-person programs are offered (Calgary, Camrose, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer).

Please click the respective buttons below or send us an email, to sign up to join a Strides of Hope walk.

You can also make a donation to the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta in honour of World Schizophrenia Day or create your own online fundraising page and share it with your friends and family, to help raise funds for our programs and services!

If you have any questions, please contact us at: info@schizophrenia.ab.ca or (403) 986-9440.

Join us on World Schizophrenia Day for our Strides of Hope Walk on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm! Our goal is to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and show our support for all Albertans who are affected by schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses. SSA hosts our Strides of Hope walk in six cities across the province where our branches are located:

• Calgary

• Camrose

• Edmonton

• Lethbridge

• Medicine Hat

• Red Deer

If you don’t live in one of these cities or are unable to join us in-person, you can still participate and show your support! Simply wear purple, snap a picture, and share it on your social media using the hashtags #WorldSchizophreniaDay and #SSAStridesofHope. Let others know you support the SSA, and feel free to use one of our sample social media posts to help us raise awareness and reduce stigma.

To register for a walk in your city or make an online donation, please click the respective buttons below.

We invite you to join us for our Annual Strides of Hope Walk on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm, in honor of World Schizophrenia Day! Our goal is to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and show our support for all those affected by schizophrenia. We will be hosting a walk in six cities across the province where our branches are located (Calgary, Camrose, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer). If you don’t live in one of these cities, we encourage you to go for a walk on your own or with your family and friends!

Wear purple, and encourage others to participate. Rain or shine!
To register for a walk in your city or make an online donation, please click the respective buttons below.

*If you are feeling sick, we ask that you please stay home.

The Schizophrenia Society of Alberta invites you to participate in our Strides of Hope walk on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in recognition of World Schizophrenia Day. Due to COVID-19, our Strides of Hope walk is a virtual event.

Participating is easy! Go for a walk around the block, park or shopping mall at a time that is convenient for you. Wear purple or white, take a photo and share on social media.

If you would like to donate to a specific Branch please click the respective buttons below:

Please mark your calendars and join us for our 2020 Annual Fundraising Campaign Kickoff, Virtual Auction!

Anyone in Alberta can partake in this auction, which is available from October 21 through October 24, 2020 on the Auction Place website. http://auctionplaceltd.com/

Be sure to tune into the live auction on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 6:00 pm!

This is the kickoff to our Annual Fundraising Campaign which runs until December 31, 2020. This year’s goal is to raise $125,000. All proceeds help support the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta’s programs and services.

2020 is a very special year for SSA. On July 29 we are proud to be celebrating 40 years of our Society’s commitment and dedication to those living with and affected by schizophrenia and psychosis. Over the past 40 years, SSA has grown and evolved on many levels including programming and supports, education and advocacy, all in an effort to further identify and meet the needs of the community we serve and at large, throughout the province.

If you, or someone you know, has been involved with SSA at any time since 1980, we are hoping you could share a story with us. Give us a call or drop us a line, we would love to hear from you!

Please help the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta raise awareness and reduce the stigma on World Schizophrenia Day, May 24th, 2020 by joining our virtual Strides of Hope. It’s easy to participate!

Make a sign, wear purple or white, snap a photo of yourself outdoors holding the sign and share on social media Sunday May 24th!

If you would like to donate to a specific Branch please click the respective buttons below:

Please join us on World Schizophrenia Day, for our second annual Strides of Hope Walk from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Lethbridge. The starting and ending locations for our walk is at the Galt Gardens, 3 Avenue and 7 Street S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0H4.

Our goal is to reduce stigma and raise money to support our branch programs. Join us in walking together for those living with schizophrenia and their families so they know they are not alone.

To register or make a pledge, please click the register button below. Encourage others to participate, wear purple or white and join us, rain or shine to make Strides of Hope a success!

Please join us on World Schizophrenia Day, for our second annual Strides of Hope walk from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Medicine Hat. The starting and ending location for our walk is at the Riverside Veterans Memorial Park, 1st Street and 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 7Z6.

Our goal is to reduce stigma and raise money to support our branch programs. Join us in walking together for those living with schizophrenia and their families so they know they are not alone.

To register or make a pledge, please click the register button below. Encourage others to participate, wear purple or white and join us, rain or shine to make Strides of Hope a success!

Please join us on World Schizophrenia Day, for our second annual Strides of Hope Walk from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in downtown Red Deer. The starting and ending location for our walk is the SSA Red Deer Branch at 4811 48 Avenue, Red Deer, AB, T4N 3T2.

Our goal is to reduce stigma and raise money to support our branch programs. Join us in walking together for those living with schizophrenia and their families so they know they are not alone.

To register or make a pledge, please click the register button below. Encourage others to participate, wear purple or white and join us, rain or shine to make Strides of Hope a success!

Please join us on World Schizophrenia Day, for our second annual Strides of Hope Walk from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Edmonton. The starting and ending locations for our walk is Beaver Hills House Park, 105 St NW and Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 1A7.

Our goal is to reduce stigma and raise money to support our branch programs. Join us in walking together for those living with schizophrenia and their families so they know they are not alone.

To register or make a pledge, please click the register button below. Encourage others to participate, wear purple or white and join us, rain or shine to make Strides of Hope a success!

Please join us on World Schizophrenia Day, for our second annual Strides of Hope Walk from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Grande Prairie. The starting and ending location for our walk is the Muskoseepi Park at 102 St & 102 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 1C1

Our goal is to reduce stigma and raise money to support our branch programs. Join us in walking together for those living with schizophrenia and their families so they know they are not alone.

To register or make a pledge, please click the register button below. Encourage others to participate, wear purple or white and join us, rain or shine to make Strides of Hope a success!

Please join us on World Schizophrenia Day, for our second annual Strides of Hope Walk from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Calgary. The starting and ending location for our walk is Banker’s Hall, 315 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4K1 .

Our goal is to reduce stigma and raise money to support our branch programs. Join us in walking together for those living with schizophrenia and their families so they know they are not alone.

To register or make a pledge, please click the register button below. Encourage others to participate, wear purple or white and join us, rain or shine to make Strides of Hope a success!
 

Please join us on World Schizophrenia Day, for our second annual Strides of Hope Walk from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Camrose. The starting location for our walk is the SSA Camrose Branch at 206, 5015 50 Avenue, T4V 3P7 and will end at Kamifurano Park.

Our goal is to reduce stigma and raise money to support our branch programs. Join us in walking together for those living with schizophrenia and their families so they know they are not alone.

To register or make a pledge, please click the register button below. Encourage others to participate, wear purple or white and join us, rain or shine to make Strides of Hope a success!