About Us

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Our Vision

Individuals and families affected by mood disorders recover and heal.

Our Mission

Our understanding of depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder is shaped by our lived experiences. The Mood Disorders Association serves individuals and families across Ontario by providing:

  • awareness, education and training;
  • family and youth clinical support;
  • recovery programs; and,
  • peer support

Our Values

  • Compassion, care and active listening
  • Respect for all
  • Open hearts, minds and doors
  • Strong collaboration and partnerships
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Diversity and inclusion

Our Work

The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario offers free support and recovery programs to people across Ontario living with depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder. We provide drop-in peer support groups, recovery programs, family and youth clinical support, early intervention for mood disorders and psychosis and online tools focused on wellness and recovery.

Our Impact

In 2011, we:

  • Reached more than 11,000 high school students with facts about mood disorders and psychosis.
  • Trained 1,500 employees on mental health in the workplace.
  • Awarded scholarships to six students returning to post-secondary education.
  • Had more than 17,000 visits to our free peer support groups across Ontario. 
  • Provided support to nearly 800 people through our toll-free telephone line

Our Annual Report

You can read more about our accomplishments in 2011 in our Annual Report

View our 2010-2011 audited financial statements: audited_financial_statements_fy_2010-11.pdf