Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
Peer Support Groups, Early Intervention for Psychosis
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: CMH0094 | Last Modified: 30 Dec 2020 | Last Full Update: 27 Aug 2019 |
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| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/MoodDisordersAssociationON Twitter: twitter.com/mooddisordersON Website: www.mooddisorders.ca |
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| Description & Services | |
| Alternate Name | Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO) |
| Description | Public 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/ Psycho-educational Groups We offer a number of educational programs and groups (Strengthening Families Together, Managing Depression and Anxiety, Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP, Coping Through the Arts and Mindfulness in Everyday Living). 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 Individual support: We offer short-term structured one-on-one peer support and counseling for individual and families with mental health challenges. Individual can access up to 8 sessions. Call our warm line for more detail. 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 |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9:30am - 5pm (Business hours) (Support Groups, peer support and counselling till 9pm Mon-Thu) |
| Dates | All year |
| Areas Served | Ontario ; Peel Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 15 year(s) and up |
| Fees | Membership - $25/yr ; Services and Programs are free |
| Languages | English |
| Meetings | Information forums, 1st Wed of the month, 7pm, call for details; call for meeting times and locations; groups are held days and evenings |
| Contact Information | |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | 1 block W of Yonge St, on Eglinton Ave W |
| Transit Information | Closest TTC station is Eglinton on the Yonge line |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | Office: 416-486-8046 |
| Fax | 416-486-8127 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-486-8236 |
| info@mooddisorders.ca | |
| Website | www.mooddisorders.ca |
| Primary Contact | Quang Vu Mai, Manager of Ontario Peer Support Program, Mood Disorders Association of Ontario; Phone: ext 233; Email: quangvum@mooddisorders.ca |
| Primary Executive | Anne Marie MacDonald, Executive Director, Mood Disorders Association of Ontario; Email: annmariem@mdao.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Quang Vu Mai, Manager of Ontario Peer Support Program; Phone: ext 233; Email: quangvum@mooddisorders.ca |
| Other Details | |
| Print Material | Factsheets and Guides on mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders) are available on-line from the website - www.mooddisorders.ca . |
| Established | 1985 |
| Funding | Fundraising ; Membership fees |
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit |
| Subjects | |
| Subjects | Advocacy ; Depression ; Information and referral ; Manic depression ; Mental disorders ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Mood disorders ; Self help groups ; Support groups ; Telephone support ; Volunteer opportunities |