Special Interest Groups

MDABC recognizes and celebrates diversity. We have special interest groups in non-English languages such as Punjabi, Cantonese and Mandarin.

We also offer faith-based groups. Many churches want people to know that having a mental illness is not a reason for exclusion; MDABC now has faith-based "Living Room" groups in Abbotsford, Burnaby and Surrey.

Our family groups are wonderful places for friends and family of someone with a mood disorder to meet, ask questions and to get the support they need.

For contact information and meeting details please contact our office by phone, 604.873.0103 or by email, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Mood Disorders Association of BC is always interested in meeting the needs of a diverse British Columbia. If you are interested in starting a special interest support group please contact our office by phone, 604.873.0103 or email, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

'Living Room' Faith-Based Groups

Abbotsford - Evening
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
Time:  7pm - 9pm
Location:  Seven Oaks Alliance Church, 2575 Gladwin Road

1st and 3rd Monday of the month
Time:  7pm - 9pm 
Location:  Seven Oaks Alliance Church, 2575 Gladwin Road

Abbotsford - Daytime
2nd and 4th Friday
Time:  12pm Noon - 2pm 
Location:  Highland Community Church, 3130 McMillan Road

Burnaby - Evening
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month
Time:  7pm - 9pm
Location:  New Life Community Church

Surrey
1st and 3rd Wednesday
Time:  1pm - 3pm 
Location:  Surrey Alliance Church, Fireside Room, 13474-96th Avenue  

Granville/Kerrisdale Women's Group
1st and 3rd Monday of the month
Time:  7pm - 9pm
Location:  Granville Chapel, 5901 Granville Street, women-only group.

Moving Beyond Youth Group

This peer led group is for youth up to age 29.

The group meets every Monday, excluding holidays.
Time:  6pm - 8pm
Location:  MDABC office, 200 - 460 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver

Come join us for talk, fun and food!

Cantonese and Mandarin Speakers

Cantonese Speakers
Monday afternoons, excluding holidays
Time:  130pm - 330pm 
Location:  MDABC office, 200 - 460 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver

1st Saturday of the month
Time:  130pm - 330pm
Location:  5834 Fraser Street, Vancouver
 
Mandarin Speakers
2nd Monday of the month including holidays,
Time:  7pm - 9pm
Location:  CMHA Vancouver/Burnaby office, 175 W. Broadway, Vancouver

Family Groups

East Vancouver
For supporters/caregivers only - meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
Time:  7pm - 830pm
Location:  MDABC office, 200 - 460 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver
 
Tsawwassen and Ladner
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month
Time:  7pm - 9pm
Location:  Delta Hospital, 5800 Mountainview Boulevard in the Education Room

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Group

This group meets the 1st Wednesday of the month
Time:  7pm - 9pm
Location:  6345 Scott Road, Delta

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Group

This group is exclusively for people who have been diagnosed with, and have had professional therapy for PTSD.

It is important to have a diagnosis and have received professional therapy so that when triggers arise you will have the necessary coping strategies in place to help yourself  when deeply rooted emotions are potentially released.

At the PTSD Peer Support Group you will find a safe place where:

1. Confidentiality, trust and respectfulness are of primary importance.
2. You are part of a peer group.
3. You can talk freely about your feelings, experiences and symptoms.
4. You can discuss with others, ways of coping with particular symptoms.
5. You can support others by giving positive feedback, just by listening or just by being kind.

Group participation is encouraged but not necessary as we routinely read and discuss chapters from "The PTSD Workbook" by Mary Beth Williams, Ph.D., LCSW, CTS, and Soili Poijula, Ph.D.
 
If you are interested in attending this group or you want further information, please call the MDABC office at 604.873.0103 to pre-register. If you do not meet the above criteria to be a member of this group but still want guidance towards professional therapy and/or support, please contact our office.

This group runs on Tuesdays, 10am - Noon at the MDABC office at 200 - 460 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver.

Punjabi Speakers

Both the women's and men's Punjabi Speakers Groups meet at Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS), 12725 80th Avenue, Surrey. For more information call 604.596.7722 or the MDABC office, 604.873.0103 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Punjabi Speakers Group-Women
Tuesdays, 6pm - 8pm

Punjabi Speakers Group-Men
Wednesdays, 6pm - 8pm

*For mental health information for Punjabi speakers, click HERE.