Welcome to the forum @Linda
We are a community of non-professionals however you can receive a lot of support on this site. Good for you on wanting to get control of your life and seeking answers.
I’m sorry that you developed unwanted side-affects from the medications.
Some resources that may help you and your family to better understand schizophrenia and it’s symptoms:
http://www.nami.org/ - National Alliance on Mental Illness.
http://www.schizophrenia.ca/ - Schizophrenia Society of Canada
http://forum.schizophrenia.com/t/8-ways-to-help-someone-live-well-with-schizophrenia/10496