About Us - Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba

Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba (MDAM) is a not-for-profit organization founded by Gwen Finnen in 1983 as the Society for Depression & Manic Depression of Manitoba.

It is a self-help organization dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy for those living with mental health illnesses through peer support and other services.

Today, MDAM operates throughout Manitoba, supporting those affected by mood disorders, their friends, families, caregivers, and supporters.

ANNUAL REPORT

Treaty Land Statement

The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba offices are located on original lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories. We acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

Our Mission

Helping Ourselves, Helping Others.

The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Inc. is a self-help organization dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy for those living with a mood disorder, co-occurring disorders or other mental health illnesses. We increase public awareness about mood disorders and empower people to develop hope and recovery.

Help yourself or those you love in hope and recovery from mood disorders.

Our Vision

To build an understanding community in the awareness of mood disorders through providing support and recovery to those living with mood disorders. We strive to be a centre of excellence for grassroots community mental health in an open yet confidential atmosphere.

Our Impact

In 2021

11,059

Phone Calls

63,000

People Helped

8,053

1-on-1 peer support sessions

7,657

Referrals

20,249

Client Contacts Made

387

Group Peer Support Sessions

Advocacy

Success
Stories

Anonymous’ Story

Twelve years ago, when I walked into MDAM I was looking for a reason not to end my life. A volunteer found a quiet space for us to talk, he let me talk, cry, say all the fears, past traumas all the things that I had been terrified to say out loud. He didn’t judge me or tr…

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