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
We gratefully acknowledge that we work and reside in Treaty 1 Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininew (Cree), and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. Our clean drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation in Treaty 3 Territory.
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
3,740
Phone Calls
53,446
People Helped
453
1-on-1 Peer Support Attendees
46
Referrals
53,446
Client Contacts Made
2,270
Group Peer Support Attendees
486
Advocacy
739
Hospital Visits
19,996
Special Event Attendees
1,105
Workshop Attendees
2,560
Presentation Attendees
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