Mood Disorders Association of Ontario

Support Groups, Early Intervention for Psychosis
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Record #: CMH0094 Last Modified: 05 Dec 2012 Last Full Update: 05 Dec 2012
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Description & Services
DescriptionPublic Education and awareness activities are targeted to remove stigma and increase identification and treatment of depression and manic depression. Based on concerns of the membership, advocates for responsive system care and promote research into mood disorders. 
 
Peer Support Groups: 
Regular peer support groups are held in locations throughout the province 
Support Group Calendars for Toronto and around the province: 
www.mooddisorders.ca/calendar/2012-11 
 
Psycho-educational Groups 
MDAO offers a number of educational programs and groups (Strengthening Families Together, Managing Depression and Anxiety). These groups require pre registration; check the website for details. 
Family and Youth Programs: 
www.mooddisorders.ca/program/programs-for-family-members 
Events: www.mooddisorders.ca/events 
 
Social Recreation Groups 
MDAO offers a number of innovative social recreation programs that promote recovery (e.g. Stand up for Mental Health, Drumming to our Own Beat). These groups require pre registration; check web site for more details. 
 
Public Awareness / Anti Stigma 
Check Up from the Neck Up: public awareness campaign designed to promote the early identification and treatment of mood disorders: www.checkupfromtheneckup.ca 
 
Special Programs 
 
Supports for Families and Youth: full time family and youth worker available to support families of young people (14-35yrs) newly diagnosed with mood disorders and psychosis * 416-486-8046 ext 300 
 
 
Touched By Fire: online gallery and art show & sale for artists with mood disorders; check web site www.touchedbyfire.ca 
 
HoursMon-Fri 9:30am - 5:00pm
DatesAll year
Areas ServedOntario
EligibilityAges: 14 year(s) and up
FeesMembership - $25/yr
LanguagesEnglish
MeetingsInformation forums, 1st Wed of the month, 7 pm, call for details; call for meeting times and locations; groups are held days & evenings
Contact Information
Address36 Eglinton Ave W, Ste 602
Toronto, ON M4R 1A1
 
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Intersection1 block W of Yonge St, on Eglinton Ave W
Transit InformationClosest TTC station is Eglinton on the Yonge line
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Office PhoneOffice 416-486-8046 
Telephone information and support 
416-486-8046 * 1-888-486-8236 
Fax416-486-8127
Toll Free Phone1-888-486-8236
E-Mailinfo@mooddisorders.ca
Websitewww.mooddisorders.ca
Primary ContactEric Jonasson, Information Resources Manager; Phone: ext 224; Email: ericj@mooddisorders.ca
Alternate ContactKim Umbach, Manager of Support Programs, Mood Disorders Association of Ontario; Phone: ext 223; Email: kimu@mooddisorders.ca
Primary ExecutiveAnne Marie MacDonald, Executive Director, Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
Alternate ExecutiveLawrence Peddie, Executive Assistant to Ann Marie MacDonald, Mood Disorders Association of Ontario; Phone: ext 222; Email: lawrencep@mooddisorders.ca
Volunteer CoordinatorKim Umbach, Manager of Support Programs, Mood Disorders Association of Ontario; Phone: ext 223; Email: kimu@mooddisorders.ca
Other Details
Print MaterialFactsheets and Guides on mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders) are available on-line from the website - www.mooddisorders.ca .
Established1985
FundingFundraising ; Membership fees
Service Level(50) Non Profit
Subjects
SubjectsAdvocacy ; Depression ; Information and referral ; Manic depression ; Mental disorders ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Mood disorders ; Self help groups ; Support groups ; Telephone support ; Volunteer opportunities