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

We gratefully acknowledge that we work and reside in Treaty 1 Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Annishinabe (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

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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