Schizophrenics Anonymous

Schizophrenics Anonymous is a self-help group to help people who are affected by schizophrenia to cope with the disease.

History

The program was established in the Detroit area in 1985., by James Willwerth, Time, Nov. 14, 1999 and was a 2006 recipient of a Lilly Reintegration Award in recognition of her lifetime contributions to the mental health community., Eli Lilly press release, October 10, 2006

By 2007, there were more than 150 local SA groups in 31 U.S. states and groups in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, France, India, and Venezuela.

Technical support for Schizophrenics Anonymous had been provided by the National Schizophrenia Foundation (NSF) until 2007 when NSF ceased doing business. In response to an "outcry" at the loss of a national organization supporting people...
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