An organization run by and for others with the same lived experience, the Northern Initiative for Social Action is helping others with mental health challenges be their best selves
In 1998, the Northern Initiative for Social Action was born. Now, 25 years later, it is a welcoming place for all those who are facing mental health challenges.Now considered the face of NISA, Radway told Sudbury.com that the idea behind it began as a way for people like him, those with mental health challenges, to have an organization that would be run by and for others with the same lived experience.
He said they wanted to provide a place for “members and consumers of the mental health system,” to do therapeutic programming like occupational and vocational programs, “and reduce the revolving door effect at the hospital at the Algoma .” Now located at 36 Elgin Street, NISA features programming specifically designed to offer healing, fun and community at the same time.
There are support groups, peer support for the supporter and one-to-one sessions, but anyone in need of help can also just come and really, hang out.
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