Mood Disorders Society of Canada
Record #: GUE0091 | Last Modified: 11 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 11 Nov 2020 |
Contact Information | |
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Alternate Name | Defeat Depression ; Elephant In The Room ; MDSC ; National Youth Advisory Council |
Office Phone | 613-921-5565 |
info@mdsc.ca | |
Website | www.mdsc.ca |
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Primary Contact | Ken Porter, Program Manager; Phone: 647-629-3720; Email: ken@mdsc.ca |
Primary Executive | Dave Gallson, National Executive Director |
Description (Site) | Mailing address only |
Located In Community | Belleville |
Address & Map | Belleville, ON |
Mailing Address | 46 Hope Cres Belleville, ON K8P 4S2 |
Physical Access | Not Applicable - virtual organization primarily |
Description & Services | |
Description (Agency) | Engages in projects and initiatives to shape public policy and program development and support the inclusion of people with mental illnesses in Canadian society. |
Description (Service) | Develops networks with provincial and territorial groups to form a strong national voice. * advocates on issues related to mental health and mental illness, with a focus on depression, bipolar illness and associated mood disorders * collaborates internationally with nonprofits involved in mental health programming * special project: Transitions to Communities for Veterans program |
Hours | Mon-Fr 9 am-5 pm |
Areas Served | Canada |
Eligibility | Information and resources to support consumers of mental health services, their families and caregivers |
Application | Call, e-mail or visit website for information |
Languages | English ; French |
Fees | None |
Other Details | |
Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
Established | 2001 |
Funding | Federal - project funding only ; Donations |
Print Material | Research papers and reports |
Subjects | |
Service Categories | Condition Specific Mental Health Information/Education ~ Mood Disorders ; Health Related Advocacy Groups ~ Mental Health Issues ; Networking/Relationship Building Support ~ Mental Health Issues ; Veteran Reintegration Counselling |