Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
The Outlook
MDAM Wishing you Happy Holidays this Season Winter 2008-2009
Inside... Comedy Night 2008
From the Executive Director ....................2
MDAM Then & Now................................ 3
Remarks by the Lieutenant Governor of
Manitoba ....................................................4
From the Education Department .............. 5
New: Weekly Adaptive Yoga................... 6
In Memoriam ............................................. 6
Leisure Group............................................ 6
Mood Disorder - What Is It ? .................. 7
The Rock’n Roll Marathon....................... 8
Rock’n Roll Marathon: Photos................. 9
7th Annual MDAM Comedy Night ......... 10
Special Comedy Night Thank You ..........10
The Big Daddy Tazz and Above: Ace Burpee
on stage at
Comedy Night Photos............................... 11 Friends Comedy Night Pantages Playhouse
Theatre.
Comedy Night Sponsors ........................... 12 Fundraiser returned for the Right: Big Daddy
Volunteer of the Month............................. 13 7th annual show at Pantages Tazz
Below (Left to right)
Playhouse Theatre on Richardo Alerman, Al
What is Borderline Personality Disorder . 13
Saturday, October 18th, 2008. Rae, Rachel
Light a Candel of Hope............................. 14 Sommer, Ace Burpee,Damien James, Hillbilly
(cont’d on page 10) Gary Roy, Tara Brouseau, Tazz with son
Volunteer Opportunities ........................... 15 Kaylen, & Chrissy Troy.
Poetry & Prose…………………... 16 & 17
Winnipeg Suport Group Schedule ........... 18
MDAM Outreach Locations..................... 19
Membership Application .......................... 20
This is a publication of:
The Mood Disorders
Association of Manitoba Inc.
4 Fort Street, Ste 100, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1C4
Email: mdam@depression.mb.ca
Web Depression.mb.ca
Ph.: (204) 786-0987 or Toll Free: 1-800-263-1460
Fax: (204) 775-3497
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From the Executive Director
This was a season to celebrate the ability of the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba to make a
positive difference in the lives of people. We met the mission in providing peer on peer support,
education and public awareness. At the same time, we acknowledged the twenty-five year role that
we have been playing in helping individuals to find recovery.
Thank you to the Lieutenant Governor His Honour John Harvard and Her Honour Lenore Berscheid
for opening the Government House to MDAM on the marking of the organization’s 25th
Anniversary. On October 7th Her Honour was rewarded as a Mental Health Hero. We are grateful
to the work this couple does on behalf of those with lived experience.
On the same day MDAM also saw Linda Bonner, Richard Norton, Karen Reimer, Matthew Sarbit &
Gail Sweetland honoured as Heroes of Mental Health at the Canadian Mental Health Association’s
Heroes Luncheon. These individuals are to be commended for their hard work, efforts and
commitment to MDAM.
The Honourable Kerri Irvin-Ross came to our 25th AGM. She spoke eloquently of MDAM’s
commitment to improving the mental health community. MDAM helped over 27,000 individuals last
year. We are truly bringing support to others.
This fall we reached out to individuals through the Suicide Prevention Campaign -You are Never
Alone. Mona Stott and the Imagine Team worked hard to bring greater awareness of suicide to the
public. The whole Imagine Team must be recognized for the impact they are making in fighting
depression.
Three other campaigns saw MDAM address stigma - That’s Just Nuts, the Elephant in the Room
and Stamp Out Stigma. Comedy Night addresses stigma in a manner that, through comedy enables
mood disorders to be seen as diseases on par with physical illnesses. MDAM is working hard to
educate and change societal views on Mood Disorders.
Our’s would be a healthier world if in the next 25 years depression, mood disorders and suicide can
be discussed freely and openly. MDAM appreciates the support it receives in bringing people with
lived experience towards recovery.
Tara Brousseau
Executive Director
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MDAM - Then & Now
The Society for Depression and Manic-Depression of Manitoba was formally organized at a meeting held at
the home of Gwen and Roy Finnen on September 23rd, 1983.
The Society was originally founded to provide self-help support to both people with mood disorders, and
their loved ones. It recognized that there was a huge gap in services. The illnesses were virtually unknown
outside of formal medical circles, and badly misunderstood and underestimated, even within the medical
community. In 1983, the chances of someone being diagnosed and receiving any kind of medical aid for
these highly treatable illnesses was grim. More than 2/3rds of all Canadians with mood disorders went
undiagnosed and untreated. The unwarranted stigma against mental illness was a major factor in people
not receiving the help they needed.
For four years, Gwen and Roy operated the Society from their kitchen, fielding hundreds of calls from
troubled people and desperate families. Monthly meetings were organized at their church, St. Margaret’s
Anglican, which gradually increased to include hundreds of participants each year. The medical and
psychiatric community, aided by the Society’s medical advisor, the late Dr. James Brown, became much
more involved, and started referring patients. Finally, in 1987, the organization was able to expand to a
borrowed basement office in the headquarters of the Canadian Mental Health Association, and acquired its
first part time staff.
The Society started its first major program, Self-Help in Action, through a grant from the Winnipeg
Foundation in 1987. This program developed the first public education on mood disorders in Manitoba. As
part of the program, speaking tours were launched, resulting in dozens of support groups being started
across Manitoba. Branches were formed in Brandon, Selkirk, and later across the Province.
By the Spring of 1989, the Society was ready to move in to the office at 1000 Notre Dame Ave, where it
stayed for more than a decade. During those years, it saw its most rapid growth and expansion. In 1994,
after considerable consultation and discussion with Manitoba’s Department of Health, the Society entered
into a unique arrangement with the province and two partner agencies. It shared regional offices in eight
towns and cities across Manitoba and was able to provide low cost and accessible education and support in
almost every corner of Manitoba. This arrangement, a first worldwide in the field of self-help for mental
illnesses, has been continued to present.
During this decade the Society changed its name to the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, to more
accurately reflect its members needs and desires. In 1995, it became the home for the start of the Mood
Disorders Society of Canada, the national body representing people with mood disorders across the
country. The Society, since moved to a permanent home in Guelph, Ontario which serves the needs of all
Canadians with mood disorders, their friends and family members.
Today, the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba helps tens of thousands of Manitobans annually as
they seek to deal with mood disorders. It provides public education, and holds support group meetings all
over the province, reaching out to and improving the lives of all those who are touched by these difficult
illnesses. Most of all, it provides awareness and hope for overcoming these illnesses, and regaining a
healthy and satisfying life.
Bill Ashdown
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Remarks by The Honourable John Harvard, P.C., O.M.
Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, 25th Anniversary, Government House, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008 - 2:00 p.m.
Pioneers and pathbreakers, friends of Manitobans in need, welcome to Government House for this celebration of the 25th
anniversary of the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba.
Twenty five years is a long time in an individual lifespan and because it’s a nice round quarter of a century it’s a natural time
to look back on accomplishments.
As your organization hits this milestone anniversary you can look back with pride at your achievements in peer support,
public education and advocacy. How many thousands of Manitobans have been helped through a difficult time by volunteers
or staff of Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba? How many more Manitobans have learned something new about
depression or bipolar disorder through your educational work?
As much as your members, staff, and supporters may have done in 25 years, in fact from the perspective of a society, 25
years is hardly any time at all. We’re all walking around with any number of inherited ideas, fears, assumptions that have
been with us for centuries if not for thousands of years.
So to be able to make substantial progress in changing public perceptions and attitudes in a mere 25 years truly is a great
accomplishment.
We need only think of the recent revelations about Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of the Anne of Green Gables books, to
see how much has changed. Though she wrote Canada’s most beloved books, featuring a famously plucky and optimistic
young heroine, Lucy Maud Montgomery struggled throughout her life with depression. And she struggled in silence. It was
only a few weeks ago that her granddaughter – working like you to remove the stigma surrounding depression – went public.
We can only imagine how it might have helped other Canadians suffering in silence if the creator of Anne of Green Gables
had been able to be public about her illness, had become a leader and an advocate – like Winnipeg’s Big Daddy Tazz at
your annual Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Comedy Night.
No doubt thousands of Manitobans continue to hide, remain afraid to seek help. And no doubt there are still too many people
who look upon mental illness as a character failing. I am sure that your continuing efforts in the next 25 years will keep our
province on the path to greater understanding and improved treatment and support for people with depression or bipolar
disorder.
To all the women and men who have helped your association reach this anniversary, I offer congratulations and best
wishes.
Thank you.
Right: Honourable John Harvard, P.C., O.M.
Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba and Her Honour Lenore Berscheid
Below, left to right: Trevor Jones , Sergei Sherman, Tara Brousseau,
Roy Finnen, His Honour John Harvard, Gerry Payment Simone
Kirwan, Richard Walker, Serena Husarik & Olubusola Famuyide
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FROM THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
This has been a very busy few months. Our outreach workers around Manitoba are all ready to start the Cognitive Be-
haviour Course in their areas. Phone your local outreach worker to find out when and where the course is being of-
fered.
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR COURSE
The Cognitive Behaviour Course is a 10 week course designed specifically for people with depression or bipolar ill-
ness. Each week participants get together for 2 hours, firstly to learn the techniques and then to share experiences with
one another, much like support groups functions. A class needs to consist of 10 to 15 members to function properly.
Get your name on the list as soon as possible. Our response from the previous course has been very positive.
NEW INITIATIVE - HELP FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
The Education Department is also starting a new initiative to help families and people living with a mood disorder.
This new program is by appointment only. If you have a mood disorder and would like to get together with a peer sup-
port person to help educate your family and friends about the disorder feel free to call Tina or your local outreach
worker. This is not a counselling session; this is an opportunity to have everyone on the same page as to the symptoms
and challenges of living your life with a mood disorder.
“TEENS IS IT A MOOD OR A MOOD DISORDER”
Our focus in the next few months is to visit as many junior high and high schools as possible. We have found that get-
ting together with the school counsellor and the physical–education department is an excellent way to reach as many
students as possible at the same time. The presentation is called “Teens is it a Mood or a Mood Disorder”. It goes
through the symptoms of depression and bipolar illness. It also looks at the prevalence of students who have a disor-
der, self-medicating with illicit drugs or alcohol, as well as the dangers of suicide amongst youth. In Canada there are
1.6 homicides a day and 11 suicides a day. Those stats are unaccept-
able.
We also have 23 other types of presentations. If you are interested
feel free to call Tina (204) 786-0987. We would be pleased to assist.
Tina Holland
Director of Education
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
E-mail:education@depression.mb.ca
(204) 786-0987
Speaker’s Bureau:
A speaker’s bureau is being developed to offer education and training on vari-
ous mood disorders. We require people to speak to organizations, places of
employment, health organizations, institutions and youth. If you would like
to volunteer to speak on topics of interest, please contact Tina Holland, Direc-
tor of Education at (204)786-0987, or email submissions to:
mdam@depression.mb.ca
By Patricia Manasingh-Manzano
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New: Weekly Adaptive Yoga
andStretching and Relaxation Classes
Mood Disorders started an Adaptive Stretching and Relaxation Class on
November 17, 2008. This open class, will resume in January and be
held every Monday evening at 4 Fort Street, suite 100. The class is
taught by Margo D. , a Certified Fitness Instructor who is experienced in
helping persons affected with chronic pain and depression through exer-
cise programs. Adaptive stretching and relaxation brings balance and
calms the nervous system. Call Matthew at MDAM for more details at
786-0987.
In Memoriam
Donations have been received
in memory of
Gwen Finnen
Godelieve Sones
Leisure Group
The MDAM leisure group has enjoyed many activities since it started which included: Goldeyes Games, Bomber
games, Moose Games, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Concerts, Bowling, Movie Matinees, Celebrating Birthdays,
Potlucks, Board Games, Musical Jam Sessions with Kim & Lorne, Tai Chi, Various Meditations, Chair Aerobics,
Healthy Eating, and guest speakers. Each month has a new exciting schedule filled with such various activities. One of
the main attractions this winter is the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra Concerts. Many members have benefited from
their participation. The peer support provided at leisure groups is invaluable. I would like to thank all the leisure
group participants for the important roles they play as a members.
We will continue to meet every weekend. An upcoming added event includes art classes taught by a local artist.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Matthew Sarbit at Mood Disorders Association of Mani-
toba at 786-0987.
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Reprinted from Health Magazine , Volume 1, Issue 6 Winter 2008 (Winnipeg Free Press)
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Imagine 2008
The Rock’n Roll Marathon
At least 600 people, including more than 400 runners, showed their support on Saturday, September 27th
for the Imagine Team's Rock & Roll half Marathon, an event to raise suicide prevention funds and combat
mental illness stigma.
In addition to a large turnout, just over $50,000.00 was raised for the Mood Disorders Association of
Manitoba (MDAM); more than doubling the 2007 tally. However, the Imagine Team’s definition of success
is a lot of eyes and ears seeing and hearing that we need to reduce the stigma of depression and to strive
to elimiate suicide.
The committee thought to dream big and shoot high—because if you dream big and miss by half, you'll still
end up with something huge—huge excitement and support. It was a well-organized, exciting, touching run.
Team Imagine pulled off a banner event!
It was indeed unusual. All along the route, participants in
either the half-marathon or the 10-km fun run were treated to
rock 'n' roll bands, folk singers, real cheerleaders, or the in-
tense beats of the Fabuki Daiko drummers.
The amount of great entertainment offering to be at the
event started to snowball, and the performers believed in the
purpose behind it so much, they donated their services!
Also coming through for the Imagine Marathon were the
residents of Crystal Springs Hutterite Colony. They provided
all the food for a barbeque—including baking fresh buns,
fresh garden vegetables. Their support was overwhelming
and the Imagine Team has no shortage of praise for them.
Team Imagine believes changes will come when society re-
alizes that when one in three people are or will be affected
by a mental illness; that it is by far the greatest scourge af-
flicting society.
Just before the half-marathon began, partici- People are plagued by depression and they need to know
pants released hundreds of balloons in loving they have the right to go somewhere to get help...there is
memory of Joey Stott, a Niverville resident great strength in openness and transparency. No one should
who committed suicide last year. have to suffer in silence and they need to know there is
nothing to be ashamed of.
The Rock & Roll half Marathon is about bringing that stigma down and adding some acceptance & under-
standing to a very badly misunderstood aspect of our world. We do a lot of compassion work (in foreign
countries) which is good, but we should also be compassionate in our own backyard.
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Rock’n Roll Marathon Images
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7th Annual MDAM Comedy Night 2008
Big Daddy Tazz and Friends Comedy Night Fundraiser
(Cont’d from cover) The event was a whopping success, raising over $25,000, an increase of $3, 000 from last year.
The Comedy Night Fundraiser has evolved significantly from its humble beginnings at the St. Boniface Hotel in
2002, where a hundred loyal fans gathered to join Tazz in taking on his own inner demons by laughing at them. The
event has recently moved to the Pantanges Playhouse Theatre simply to accommodate the crowd of supporters,
which has grown to around 1,500 people.
All the comedians were Hilarious!! I would like to acknowledge and thank all the comedians for their outstanding
performances. This year’s line-up featured a variety of entertainers including Damien James, a talented ventriloquist
from Vancouver and musical guest Prairie Jewel. Stand-ups included Ricardo Aleman, a New Yorker who has
appeared on America’s Got Talent, Al Rae, writer for CBC’s hit comedy series” Little Mosque on the Prairie” , lo-
cal talent Rachel Sommer and Hillbilly Garry Roy.
Can you really laugh at suicide? Big Daddy Tazz does, because he believes it is one of the best ways to dispel the
stigma surrounding mental illness. Tazz has battled with bipolar disorder for most of his adult life, but only within
the past decade has he been able to confront his mental illness problems head-on; by taking them to the stage.
Tazz’s stand-up act that night was beyond words and fittingly received a standing ovation from the audience. On
behalf of MDAM and all those who benefit from our services, we would like to extend our deepest appreciation to
Tazz for his extensive time, tireless effort and dedication in co-coordinating this successful event.”. Thank you Tazz
for being you!!
A great big thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped before, during and after
The Big Daddy Tazz Comedy & Friends Comedy Night fundraiser
Special Comedy Night Thank you
A special thanks to Margaret J. who volunteered tirelessly several times a week helping with a myriad of
tasks some of which included soliciting donations for the silent auction and sponsors, writing fundraising
letters, organizing prize donations, technical support, and strong leadership on the night of the event. Her
concise and caring nature contributed immensely to the huge success of the fundraiser. As well her
outstanding organizational skills helped the evening run smoothly. We look forward to working together
with her next year.
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Volunteer Of The Month - Rob Bucek
Rob began with the Association in the spring of 2006. For the past 2 and a half years on a weekly basis, Rob has
given his time and knowledge to the organization as a facilitator. One could describe Rob as a kind, compassionate,
empathetic person. He is a natural helper and excels as a group facilitator He also assists other MDAM support
group facilitators with challenges they face in their roles. He uses his insight and client-centered approach to em-
power others in their road to recovery. Rob is an extremely reliable and dedicated volunteer. His many talents are
very much appreciated by us. Thank you Rob for everything you do and continue to do for MDAM!!!
Matthew Sarbit
Director of Volunteers, Outreach Worker
What is Borderline Personality Disorder ?
People who are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) have at least five of the following symptoms.
They may:
Make frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment.
Have a pattern of difficult relationships caused by alternating between extremes of intense admiration and ha-
tred of others.
Have an unstable self-image or be unsure of his or her own identity.
Act impulsively in ways that are self-damaging, such as extravagant spending, frequent and unprotected sex
with many partners, substance abuse, binge eating, or reckless driving.
Have recurring suicidal thoughts, make repeated suicide attempts, or cause self-injury through mutilation, such
as cutting or burning themselves.
Have frequent emotional overreactions or intense mood swings, including feeling depressed, irritable, or anx-
ious. These mood swings usually only last a few hours at a time. In rare cases, they may last a day or two.
Have long-term feelings of emptiness.
Have inappropriate, fierce anger or problems controlling anger. The person may often display temper tantrums
or get into physical fights.
Have temporary episodes of feeling suspicious of others without reason (paranoia) or losing a sense of reality.
Not everyone who has five or more of these symptoms is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. For a per-
son to be diagnosed with any personality disorder, the symptoms must be severe and must go on long enough to
cause significant emotional distress or problems functioning in relationships or at work.
Borderline Support Group
If you or someone you know seems to be struggling with these issues, MDAM offers a BPD support group every
Wednesday night from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. at 4 Fort Street. The group is for people diagnosed with BPD, their families
and their friends. This support group was started 1 1/2 year ago and is facilitated by Doreen and Shirley. For more
information please contact Doreen Johnson at (204) 787-3220.
Working toward mental wellness!
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Light a candle for someone living with a mental illness.
For $10.00 you can purchase a candle. Stop the crippling consequences of stigma
associated with mental illness. Those include: Social isolation, loss of employment
and failure to get needed medical help.
Help put an end to the darkness
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Volunteer opportunities
Before I was hired by MDAM, I was an active volunteer. The benefits I received from helping others help themselves
was extremely rewarding.
I cannot thank the volunteers enough for their hard work and commitment to the Association. Each one of the
volunteers is an invaluable asset. Thank you for helping shape Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba into what it
is today.
We are currently recruiting volunteers for Peer Support at the office, Group Facilitation and Public Education
Presentations.
Peer Support
Peer Support is provided in the form of: drop-in one-on-one interactions, telephone conversations, email
correspondence and support group meetings.
Public Education Presenter
The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba’s team of speakers provide public information sessions on a range of
topics relating to personal and/or family experiences with mood disorders. Please Contact Tina Holland, Director of
Education at 786-0987 if you are interested in volunteering as a public awareness presenter.
New Volunteer Opportunities:
SPEAK Volunteers
Mood Disorders has recently partnered with SPEAK. SPEAK stands for Suicide Prevention Education Awareness
Knowledge. The organization educates the community about suicide and helps family members cope with losing a
loved one because of a suicide.
There are current openings at SPEAK. The applicant must have computer skills and a compassionate understanding
of depression and are friends of family member of survivors of suicide.
FACES Front Reception Volunteers
Mood Disorders is recruiting volunteers to do light office work, welcome visitors to Faces and direct those who need
assistance. The FACES facility is home to: Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba, Mood Disorders Association
of Manitoba, Manitoba Schizophrenia Society, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Center, Suicide Prevention Educa-
tion Awareness Knowledge, Canadian Mental Health Association-Provincial Office, Mental Health Education & Re-
course Centre (MHERC), Partnership Consumer Empowerment, and the Eating Disorders Self-Help Program.
Please Contact Matthew Sarbit at 786-0987 if you are interested in any of the above volunteer positions.
Matthew Sarbit
Director of Volunteers, Outreach Worker
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
volunteercoord@depression.mb.ca
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Poetry & Prose
Sometimes…
- I am scared and lonely
- I am confused about who and what I should be
- I need to cry or I feel angry or hurt
- I need compliments or someone to hold me close
- I want to be like a child again innocent and free
- I need to hide from the world when it is asking too much of me
- I need someone to hold my hand and say it’s going to be okay
- I need to feel needed or loved
Sometimes I am not my illness
Sometimes I am merely Human!
-Linda B.
HOW TO BE TRUE TO YOURSELF AND STILL HAVE FRIENDS
When I was young, I set out to change the world. When I grew a little older, I
perceived that this was too ambitious, so I set out to change my state. This,
too, I realized as I grew older, was too ambitious, so I set out to change my
town. When I realized I could not even do this, I tried to change my family.
Now as an old man, I know that I should have started with myself, maybe then
I would have succeeded in changing my family, the town, or even the
state and who knows, maybe even the world!
Words of a Chassidic Rabbi on his deathbed
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2:35
It is two thirty five
in the early hours of the morning
with a wake up a bit ago
who can say life is boring?
A Poem for Wednesday nights group
I went to bed at eight
last night I was tired
Another week gone by I swore off the caffeine
And I have to explain to people and I wasn't wired
That I really did try As I look out my window over Tuxedo
from my suite on the 14th floor
I need some time to get some things done
I really tried to listen to people I need a whole lot more
Who called me on the phone
Well time to shower and get up
Who are lonely themselves and have a full day on the road
When I too am alone hopping around the city on the bus
like a happy toad
But I expect too much -Paul H.
Too much of myself
I’m like a north pole worker To My Dear Friend
One of Santa’s elves
You think I'm lazy
You think I'm weak
I pray to God to oversee You tell me to snap out of it
The good things I try to do You tell me to get on my feet
You tell me a lot of things
And I make some mistakes
And end up feeling blue But seldom do you listen
Inside I'm hurting
Inside there is much pain
But alas this poem Everyday is a struggle
Everyday effort is made
Must come to an end
As we meet to the regular group But sometimes its too much
Sometimes I want to cry
Look ahead, around the bend. Sometimes even enough to want to die
But you won't listen
My words go on deaf ears
-Paul H.
Today is a sad day
Tomorrow might be one too
I hope one day you'll listen
I hope you can understand
Cause I can only if you are by my side
-Rafael L.
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Winnipeg Area Support Group Schedule
The following groups are held year round and run on a drop-in basis. Attending a support
group is never suitable as a substitute for getting treatment from a trained professional, but it
can provide an excellent way to gain perspective, learn about yourself and others and find
new ways of dealing with life's ups & downs.
Sunday afternoon (weekly) 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Faces at 4 Fort St.
Mixed Group
Monday afternoon (weekly) 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Faces at 4 Fort St.
Mixed Group
Tuesday afternoon (weekly) 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Bethesda Church, 1350 Grant Ave.
Mixed Group
Wednesday evening (weekly) 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: Faces at 4 Fort St.
4 Separate Diagnosis-Specific Groups for:
- Bipolar Affective Disorder (Manic Depression)
- Depression
- Family & Friends
- Borderline Personality Disorder
Thursday afternoon (weekly) 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Faces at 4 Fort St.,
Mixed Group
Thursday afternoon (bi-weekly) 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: PsycHealth Centre, 771 Bannatyne Ave.
1st Thursday of the month – Rm. PZ-406
3rd Thursday of the month – Rm. PX-235
Mixed Group
Note: Support groups are also held regularly throughout the province. Contact your local
outreach worker or refer to our website for times & locations of groups in your area.
Refer to the next page for contact information for individual outreach workers.
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MDAM Outreach Locations
Interlake
Barb Linklater, Outreach Worker Interlake
Box 385, Selkirk, MB R1A 2B3
Phone: (204) 757-4494; (204) 330-7821
Fax: (204) 757-4508
Email: mdaminterlake@yahoo.ca
Eastman
Judy Dunn, Outreach Worker
PO Box 26 Group 23 RR2, Dugald, MB R0E 0K0
Phone: (204) 444-5228
Email: jd4mdam@mts.net
Burntwood
Martin Foley, Outreach Worker
Phone: (204) 307-0960
Box 712, Thompson, MB R8N 1N5
Email: thompson.mda@live.com
The Winnipeg Office is located in FACES (refer to map)
Winnipeg (Health Sciences Centre)
Doreen Johnson, Outreach Worker
Provincial Office & Winnipeg Region PZ-395 , 771 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3E 3N4
4 Fort St. , Suite 100 Phone: (204) 787-3220 Fax: (204) 787-3648
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1C4
Tel: (204) 786-0987 or Toll Free: 1 (800) 263-1460
Fax: (204) 775-3497
Email: mdam@depression.mb.ca
Web: www.depression.mb.ca
Westman
Krista Pedlow, Outreach Worker
M-435 Rosser Ave, Brandon, MB R7A 6S2
Phone/Fax: (204) 725-8555
Email: kpedlow@mts.net
Norman
Call the provincial office until further notice
Phone: (800) 263-1460 Email: mdam@depression.mb.ca
Parkland
Eleanor Snitka, Outreach Worker
Room 446-448, Dauphin Regional Health Centre,
625 3rd St. S.W., Dauphin, MB R7N 1R7
Phone: (204) 622-4104
Email: egracesnitka@msn.com
Central
Barbara Bogart, Outreach Worker
PO Box 1386, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3N9
Phone: (204) 330-7826
Email: mdam.central@mts.net
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MDAM MEMBERSHIP AND DONATION FORM
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