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.
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 toproviding support, education and advocacy for those living with a mood disorder, co-occurringdisorders or other mental health illnesses. We increase public awareness about mood disordersand 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
7
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