SARDAA Programs
- Peer Support for Diagnosed Individuals and Families
- Information and Resources for people with Schizophrenia-related brain disorders, their families, professionals, and the public
- Personal Stories of Recovery and Hope
- A Speaker’s Bureau of People with expertise about Schizophrenia-related brain disorders
- Public Education Campaigns
- Online Resource Library of Promising and Evidence-based Practices
- Advocacy at the Federal, State, and Local Levels to increase access to treatment for Neuropsychiatric Policies and Funding
- BRAIN Campaign to amend language recognizing schizophrenia spectrum illnesses are physical, neuro-circuitry disorders of the brain.
Our Mission and Vision
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America improve lives affected by schizophrenia-related brain illnesses (mental illnesses involving psychosis). SARDAA promotes hope and recovery through support programs, education, collaboration, and advocacy. Our vision is that every person living with a schizophrenia-related brain disorder receives respect, appropriate treatment, and an opportunity to live a meaningful and satisfying life in a compassionate community free of discrimination.
You are Not Alone
Our vision is that every person living with a schizophrenia-related brain disorder achieves recovery and fulfilling life in a compassionate community free of stigma and discrimination.
If you or someone you know needs immediate help, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800.273.TALK (8255) or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741
We provide self-help peer
support for individuals
Please Note: Due to the recommendation for Social Distancing, SA Groups MAY NOT meet in person. Please join one of the Conference Call Groups.
SA: Psychosis Support & Acceptance Conference Call Groups
For diagnosed individuals only
- Every Sunday – 7 pm Eastern Time
- Every Monday – 4 pm Eastern Time
- Every Tuesday – 4 pm Eastern Time
- Every Wednesday – 1 pm Eastern Time
- Every Thursday – 4 pm and 7 pm Eastern Time
- Every Friday – 2 pm and 7 pm Eastern Time
- Every Saturday – 1 pm Eastern Time
SA: Psychosis Support & Acceptance Zoom Meetings
For diagnosed individuals only
- Every Sunday – 4 pm Eastern Time
- First Monday of the Month – 7 pm Eastern Time
- Every Thursday – 8 pm Eastern Time
- Every Saturday – 12 pm Eastern Time
- Spanish: Every Sunday – 8:15 pm Eastern Time
SARDAA Career Zoom Chat — Job Networking Group
For diagnosed who work in paid/unpaid positions and/or go to school
- Second Saturday of Each Month at 4 pm Eastern Time
Spirit of SA conference call
For SA Leaders and Potential SA Leaders
- First Wednesday of Each Month – 7 pm Eastern Time
Families and Friends For Care Support Group
For caregivers only
- Every Tuesday – 7 pm Eastern Time
Families and Friends For Care Zoom Meeting
Not for diagnosed individuals
- Every Sunday – 6 pm Eastern Time
- Every Wednesday – 6 pm Eastern Time
- Spanish: First and Third Fridays – 9 pm Eastern Time