NISA is an organization run by and for consumers of mental health services. We develop occupational skills, nurture self-confidence and provide resources for recovery, by creating opportunities for participants to contribute to their own well-being and that of their community.
Film Night & Discussion – The launch of Open Minds Quarterly’s special issue on PTSD & the Military
On Thursday, July 29, come out to see where writing meets the most critical issues of today. Join Open Minds Quarterly at the launch of its special summer issue, "PTSD: Wounded in the Line of Fire." A film presentation and panel discussion about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in military personnel and others affected by war will be coupled with reading from the magazine. Location: Rainbow Cinemas. Time: 7 p.m. Tickets: $15.00 (includes a free one-year subscription to Open Minds Quarterly, delivered to your home). NISA members get in free for volunteering at the event.
New Art Class: “Learn to Draw Your Own Super Hero or Super Heroine”
NISA is proud to sponsor a “Learn to Draw Your Own Super Hero or Super Heroine” workshop series taught by one of our resident artists, Kevin Beck. This workshop is free to NISA members with a $5.00 deposit which will be returned after completion of the 6-week workshop. Non-members of all ages are also welcome for a fee of $85.00 which includes the materials required for the course. There is limited space, so register today!
Dates: Thursday, July 15th to Thursday, August 19th, 2010
Time: 1:00 to 2:30pm
Location: New Sudbury Public Library at 1346 Lasalle Blvd (across from Walmart)
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 12th
Please contact Tracy Gregory @ 675-9193 ext. 8209 to register or for more information.
Winning Poems Selected for the 8th Annual BrainStorm Poetry Contest; $1,725 raised for Open Minds
The judging of the 8th Annual Brainstorm Poetry Contest for mental health consumers has concluded, and the following winners were chosen:
FIRST PRIZE – “Scenes I’d Like to Replay with my Former Psychiatrist”, by Joan Mazza of Mineral, Virginia
SECOND PRIZE – "Joanne", by Linda Fuchs of Columbus, Ohio
THIRD PRIZE – "Where You Come From", by Carma Graber of Bloomington, Minnesota
Honourable mentions went to:
"Sea Wall", by Zan Bockes of Missoula, Montana "Italian Book of the Dead and Dying", by Eufemia Fantetti of Vancouver, British Columbia "Memorandum", by Eufemia Fantetti of Vancouver, British Columbia "A Blessing of Salt", by Kate Flaherty of Toronto, Ontario "You Be the Judge", by Catherine L. Martell of Hermitage, Pennsylvania
On Thursday, July 29, come out to see where writing meets the most critical issues of today. Join 
NISA is proud to sponsor a “Learn to Draw Your Own Super Hero or Super Heroine” workshop series taught by one of our resident artists, Kevin Beck. This workshop is free to NISA members with a $5.00 deposit which will be returned after completion of the 6-week workshop. Non-members of all ages are also welcome for a fee of $85.00 which includes the materials required for the course. There is limited space, so register today!
The judging of the 8th Annual Brainstorm Poetry Contest for mental health consumers has concluded, and the following winners were chosen:
NISA membership is available to consumer/survivors in Sudbury, Ontario who are: