Our Vision: Every person with schizophrenia or a related disorder (mental illness involving psychosis) achieves recovery and a full life in a compassionate community free of stigma and discrimination. Our Objectives: Promote hope and recovery for persons living with schizophrenia and related disorders Eliminate the stigma and myths about schizophrenia Raise awareness so that early diagnosis and treatment increase the chance for recovery Ensure that consumer-driven and recovery-oriented services are fully accessible

SARDAA administers: Schizophrenics Anonymous (SA) and Friends and Family Support (FFS) peer/self-help support groups; a national toll-free information and support line; provides up to date information via website, blog, newsletter, other social networking; promotes personal stories of recovery and hope; a speaker's bureau of people with expertise about living with the disease, family issues and support for care professionals. Our focus is on providing materials and information that will assist people in their own personal journey in living with the illness.

Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America (SARDAA), has been designated a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and is working to help this underserved population and their families.

http://www.sardaa.org

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