Mood Disorders Society of Canada
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0091 | Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 11 Nov 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Social Media |      |
| 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 |
