Mood Disorders of Ottawa
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR1431 | Last Full Update: 16 Aug 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | MDO ; Mood Disorders Ottawa ; OCR |
| Former Name | Depression and Manic Depression Mutual Support Group ; Mood Disorders Ottawa Mutual Support Group |
| Legal Name | Mood Disorders of Ottawa Mutual Support Group |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | c/o Canadian Mental Health Association 1355 Bank St, Suite 301 Ottawa, ON K1H 8K7 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Speaker nights for people with mood disorders, relatives, friends, service providers and the public. Meetings include a speaker (professional speaking about a mental health issue), a questions and answers (Q&A) session and refreshments Peer Support Group: confidential discussion for adults with mood disorders Family Support Group: for adult relatives and friends of people with mood disorders Discovery 2000 Program: subsidized recreational events for adults with mood disorders * activities include, movie night (First Tuesday of each month) * picnics * hikes * theatre * dinners * sporting events * museum and gallery visits * call for a calendar of activities Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) program * Family Wellness Recovery Action Plan (FWRAP) * Pathways to Recovery Program * bimonthly newsletter * a lending library * website |
| Hours | Information Line and Voicemail Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Meetings | Speaker Nights: third Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm-9:15 pm, September-May at the Southminster United Church, 15 Aylmer Ave, Ottawa * intersection: Bank St * wheelchair accessible * free parking at entrance at rear Peer Support Group: second and third Tuesday of the month, Wednesday that falls between them 7:15 pm-9:15 pm at Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), 1355 Bank St, fourth floor (follow the signs), Ottawa * intersection: Riverside Dr and Bank St Family Support Group: third Thursday of the month, 7 pm-9 pm at Orléans United Church, 1111 Orléans Blvd, Ottawa * intersection: Jeanne D'Arc Blvd N and Orleans Blvd Discovery 2000 subsidized recreation program for MDO members with mood disorders: events held one to two times per month |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Ages: 18 year(s) and up Support groups: adults 18 years and older * membership not required for support groups or speaker night * Discovery 2000 Program: paid up members eligible for subsidized recreation |
| Application | Call to request a membership or visit website |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership - Regular income individual $10 and family $17 * low income individuals $3 and family $5 (2019) |
| Service Categories | General Recreational Activities/Sports ~ Mood Disorders ; Mental Health Related Support Groups ~ Mood Disorders |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Information line and voicemail 613-526-5406 |
| Fax | c/o CMHA, Attention MDO 613-737-7644 |
| mdogrp@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.mooddisordersottawa.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1986 |
| Funding | Grants - Community Foundation of Ottawa ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 888212594 RR0001 ; Fees - Membership fees |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Bimonthly newsletter * brochure * calendar of events |
| Resources | Website, library |
| Accreditation | No |