to the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
MDAM is a non-profit organization originally founded by Gwen Finnen
in 1983 as the Society for Depression & Manic Depression of
Manitoba. Since then we have operated throughout the province of
Manitoba supporting those affected by mood disorders and to their
friends, families and caregivers.
MDAM is holding a GALA DINNER "IN THE MOOD" on March 6,
2010 at the St. Charles Country Club. Honourary Co-Chairs are Donna
Burner and Melanie Sifton.
Dance to Ron Paley and his orchestra, with black tie dress optional.
There will be a Live Auction and Awards honouring Helping Hands
Award recipients who have contributed to Mood Disorders education,
public awareness, suicide prevention, peer support, stigma reduction or
have exceptional lived experience. Proceeds will go towards Youth and
Depression.
Tickets are $150 per person; please call MDAM at 204-786-0987 or
1-800-263-1480 to reserve your table today.
The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba offers:
- Peer Support
Support is provided by a dedicated and caring group of
volunteers & staff, most of whom have been diagnosed with
Depression or Bipolar Affective Disorder and are currently in
recovery. Peer Support is provided in the form of:
- drop-in, one-on-one interactions
- telephone conversations
- email correspondence
- peer support group meeting
- Public Education
The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba’s team of
speakers provide public information sessions on a range
of topics relating to personal and familial experiences with
mood disorders. On request we will provide speakers for
select groups such as schools, clubs or workplace groups.
To arrange for a speaker call or email the Director of Education.
- Advocacy
We work together with social & mental health service
providers to bring about positive change through public
awareness & education.
- Education
Talent Show video by students of Springfield Collegiate
Teens: Is it a Mood or a Mood Disorder?
Empowerment and Recovery for people with Bipolar
4 Fort Street, Ste. 100, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1C4, Canada
general email: mdam@depression.mb.ca