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Welcome to NISA/Northern Initiative for Social Action

NOTICE: Family Support Night
The last Tuesday of every month.
at 7pm read more

NISA is an organization run by and for
consumers of mental health services.

We develop occupational skills, nurture self-confidence and provide resources for recovery, by creating opportunities for participants to contribute to their own well-being and that of their community.

About NISA/Northern Initiative for Social Action

The basic task of mental health reform, therefore, is to create non-institutionalized work, by providing appropriate community supports for consumer/survivors. NISA was in fact a pilot project in developing a wide range of such supports. It offered -- and still does -- enrichment, improved access, and alternatives to the opportunities available in the community. We have come to recognize three types of needs experienced by consumer/survivors:NISA is built on the premise that consumer/survivors of mental health services are intelligent, creative and can make a valuable contribution to society if given the opportunity to do so.

Now Here!
OMQ/Open Minds Quarterly
Members pick-up your copies at either locations.

Spring 2013 Edition

Subscription Available Here

Program/Services
NISA has instituted and offer many programs and services to help the individual consumer/survivor with various skills and learning opportunities. This empowers the participants to gain se

lf-esteem and be part of a group who encourage each other and can lead to friendships and happier lives...more

New Courses at NISA

Quilting Basics: Learn how to make a quilt from beginning to end (at the Kirkwood location).

Greenhouse Workshops: It is time to start our tomatoes! Join us in the greenhouse to start our veggies for the season (at the Kirkwood location).

Writing Workshop: How to outline your story (at the Kirkwood location).

Computer Workshops: Learn the basics and brush up on your work-ready skills (at the Elm St. location).

WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan): An 8-week course designed to put together an individual plan for wellness (at the Elm St. location).

Reflective Writing: Join in on a mindful writing workshop (at the Elm St. location).

NISA director receives Jack Layton award

The Jack Layton Award for Leadership was just one of the awards handed out on May 23 at the Sudbury Social Justice Awards, an annual event organized by community members and the Sudbury NDP.
Read article printed in

The Book of Al! Written by a member of NISA!

Available for purchase here: Trafford Publishing

In Sudbury, copies are available at Black Cat and at NISA. You can also email

the author here.

Thursday May 9, 2013

Sudbury man writes about life with mental illness.

Allan Jones with his first book about his life with mental illness. (Jenifer Norwell/CBC)

Listen audio

(runs 5:54)

We are doing it again!
Camping at Camp Noronto

Dates: July 29th to Aug 2nd/2013
Please Register with Alex at NISA (Elm Street)
For more information see HERE