"Beacon is a voluntary growth and recovery program offered to adults 18 years and above in Nova Scotia who have a serious and persistent mental illness. The Program assists individuals to make choices, to gain skills and to find a more satisfying life in the community with the greatest amount of independence possible."

BEACON VALUES

• Client driven
• Non-judgemental
• Hopeful
• Empowering

• To improve functional abilities
• To improve community integration
• To increase success and satisfaction

The Beacon Unit serves adults 18 years and above living in Nova Scotia who meet some or all of the following:

• have been diagnosed with a major psychiatric illness (e.g. schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder)
• depend heavily on mental health and social systems
• have missed opportunities and experiences due to early onset of illness, stigma, treatment and treatment setting
• are alienated, isolated and live in poverty
• lack social networks
• lack skills
• are disempowered
• Poor response to traditional treatments