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Upcoming Support Programs

The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario offers free peer support and recovery programs to people living with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder. We also offer support for family members.

Check out our free programs across Ontario listed in our online calendar below. Off to the left, you’ll see a monthly calendar. To get a weekly, monthly view or annual view of programs in your region, just click on the calendar.

See a list of our support programs by city.

Toronto Recovery Group: Registration Required: Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)

February 29, 2012 - 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Toronto
Recovery Programs

An nine-week program focused on wellness.


Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) has limited space available for participants; as such, registration is required. 


Potential participants are required to attend an information session on Monday, January 9, 2012 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.


To register, or for more information, please contact:


Ingrid Mraz, (416) 486-8046 ext. 238; ingridm@mooddisorders.ca

Hamilton Peer Support Group: Mood Menders Support Group

March 28, 2012 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Niagara / Hamilton Area
Peer Support

This is a group for people who have depression or bipolar disorder.

Voicemail: (905) 521-0090 ext. 234

Deseronto Peer Support: Deseronto Depressive /Manic Depressive Group

February 29, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Eastern Ontario
Peer Support

This is a group for people who have either depression or bipolar disorder

Email: deserontosupport@sympatico.ca

Toronto: Registration Required: Strengthening Families Together

February 29, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Toronto
Programs for Family Members

A free 8-week program for families who are providing care and support to a young person aged 14 to 35 who is living with a mood disorder and psychosis.

Discussion topics include:

- what are psychosis and other related mental illnesses?
- coping as a family
- treatment and recovery
- healthy communication
- dealing with crisis
- understanding the mental health system
- supporting yourself and your loved one

Space is limited so registration is required.

Download: 
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Richmond Hill Peer Support: Markham Area Mood Disorders Association

February 22, 2012 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Central Ontario
Peer Support

This group is for people dealing with depression and bipolar disorder.

The group meets at alternating sites, on Wednesdays in  Richmond Hill and  Thornhill from 7:00 to 10:00 pm

Contact: call 905-889-4057 or 905-898-3116 for the date, location and time of the next meeting.

Toronto Drop-In: Youth and Young Adults Peer Support Group

February 22, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Toronto
Students and Young Adults

This is a support group for youth and young adults aged 16 - 30 affected by a mood disorder.

dropin_youth__youngadults.pdf

Kitchener-Waterloo Peer Support: Mood Disorders Association Waterloo Region

February 22, 2012 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Ontario
Peer Support

Concurrent Disorders Support Group: This group is designed to support individuals who experience concurrent disorders.  The goal  for the group is to provide an encouraging and comfortable environment where each individual will gain support and receive useful information to benefit overall good mental health.

Contact: Tel: (519) 570-4595; Email: general@mdawr.ca

Woodstock Peer Support Group: Mood Disorders Support Group of Woodstock

February 22, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Southwestern Ontario
Peer Support

This is a peer suppor/educational group for anyone with depression or bipolar disorder.  Time is divided between these two conditions.   Everyone is welcome to attend.

Contact: Oxford Self Help Group at (519) 421-2980 or Toll Free at 1-877-46435-71

Email: oshn@aibn.com Website: http://www.ocl.net/projects/selfhelp/

London Peer Support Group: London and Region Self-Help Group

February 22, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Southwestern Ontario
Peer Support

This is a peer support group for individuals who experience a mood disorder such as depression or bipolar disorder

On the fourth Wednesday of each month, the meetings are open to friends and family members.

No registration is required. For more information, please call 519-434-9191 or email satbrad@sympatico.ca

Kenora Peer Support: DMD Group of Kenora

February 22, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Northern Ontario
Peer Support

This is a group for people who have either depression or bipolar disorder.

Contacts: Barbara Honzatko  (807) 547-2972 or Val (807) 468-7555

Family Group meets monthly: call Joyce at (807) 468-9380 for meeting details