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tribune december 22 1987 c17 services for schizophrenics needed by denise mcdonald york region is an under- serviced area when it comes to providing support and rehabilita tion services for the psychiatri- cally disabled adult as a result the york region chapter of ontario friends of schizophrenics is proposing establishing a system of service delivery specifically designed to meet the varying needs of adults with schizophrenia in our com munity schizophrenia is not a multi ple or split personality but a rare disease that changes its victims thinking perception mood and behaviour said mrs lorna tomlinson who together with chapter president loretta oulahen and rev john langdon introduced their proposal to mayor fran sainsbury during a recent meeting according to mrs oulahen friends of schizophrenics is a nonprofit volunteer association incorporated in 1979 its a charitable organization whose members are dedicated to helping families cope she said mrs oulahen said the groups five main objectives are to pro vide support to people with schi- supporters of schizophrenics services for schizophrenics are sadly lacking in york region where an estimated 4000 people suffer from the condition lorna tomlinson left loretta oulahen mayor fran sainsbury and rev john langton discussed services for schizophrenics at a recent meeting dcnisc mcdonald ihe hollys up the house is ail bright the tree is ready the candles alight rejoice and be glad all children tonight old carol very best wishes whitchurch stouffville hydro commission and staff zophrenia as well as their family and friends to provide public education about the disease to guide healthcare professionals to encourage research into find ing a cure and to raise funds for these activities schizophrenia affects one in a hundred people reads a pam phlet from the association those afflicted with the disease are rightly called lepers of our society the main aspects of this dis ease believed to be caused by a combination of genetics stress and faulty brain chemisty are ex treme apathy passivity slow or impaired thinking and the inabil ity to complete even the smallest of tasks said mrs oulahen hospitalization is almost al ways necessary and although re creational and social rehabilita tion programs may begin there they must continue on the outside when the patient is discharged although mrs tomlinson claimed there are two counselling centres in york region the area still lacks vocational programs support services and group homes if rehabiliatation is given but support isnt maintained it wont be longlasting she said adding there are well over 4000 residents in york region with the disease however we have a wonder ful opportunity here in that there are no programs she continued we have a nice clean slate to start from according to mrs tomlinson the group would initially like to establish a community day prog ram open five days a week for schizophrenics only the biggest problem is there is nothing for them to do so they get lost in their delusions she said services provided would in clude academic upgrading de veloping leisure pursuits inter personal and social skill develop ment learning activites of daily living and much more schizophrenia is a unique ill ness that disables a person in a different way than any other ill ness added mrs tomlinson as well friends of schizophre nics is planning on holding a work- illness and offer suggestions how shop for church officials in early the church might help those spring to acquaint them with the afflicted m rown s rust control center december specials tame rust now cab small vans and fc7095 small pickups reg 8995 speci al y i q i full size vans and pickups call for your appointment reg 9995 2944202 special 89 8 laidlaw blvd markham hwy 7 east of mccowan offer expires dec 3187 merry fhnstmas to all our valued customers christmas is the time for good friends and good food we look forward to serving you in the new year we wish you a safe and happy holiday we are located at 220 main street e success square stouffville 6408866 xmas week monthurs 10 am6 pm friday closed saturday closed sunday 12 noon400 pm s3 8 wmmmu give your family a meaningful gift the gift of j any member of your family can have combined a fun education a special discount package is available to you including the loan of a guitar music and accessories for a limited time only this will enable you to discover your childs true interest without wasting your money on the wrong instrument note classes are being arranged now to begin next month carlaw conservatory of music 72b main st n village shoppc plaza markham 1 block nonh o hwy 7 on markham road specializing in ciass instruction dont delay call 2945517