An expert on recovery from schizophrenia and depression will be the guest speaker when the Prince George branch of the B.C. Schizophrenia Society celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Activity Centre for Empowerment on Wed., April 24.
Elizabeth Anderson, is the author of "Being Mentally Healthy (In Spite of Mental Illness)"and the "ABCs of Being Mentally Healthy" colouring book. She is also the founder of The Being Mentally Healthy Company (www.beingmentallyhealthy.com) and the recipient of the "True Grit" Award from the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta in 2013.
Anderson will speak from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the ACE, located at at 1139 Sixth Ave., across from city hall. An open house will follow, running from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The ACE, which opened on April 22, 2004, provides social, recreational and therapeutic volunteer opportunities to adults living with mental illness and addictions. It currently provides these services to over 600 registered members, with over 1,000 visits each month.
