The Mood Disorders Association of BC (MDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, education and hope of recovery for those living with a mood disorder or other mental illness. We serve to build awareness and understanding in communities throughout the province, reaching out to as many people as possible. Join a support group, learn more about mental illness and take positive steps towards recovery. MDA can assist you in your process.
MDA Goals
| • | Provide support and friendship for those with the illness, their family and friends |
| • | Educate the community - providing information and sharing experiences about mood disorders |
| • | Encourage the development of effective self-help models |
| • | Encourage research into mood disorders and self-help models |
| • | Reading literature and printed material available through MDA. |
| • | Link with national and international mood disorder associations |
| • | Reduce the sense of disgrace experienced by people with mood disorders |
At MDA
We offer support and friendship for those with mood disorders, such as, bipolar, depression, anxiety and their supporters.
Increase your knowledge, gain information and tools for managing your illness by:
| • | Joining an MDA support group. |
| • | Attending an MDA Education Evening. |
| • | Inquiring about becoming a speaker for MDA. |
| • | Joining MDA and receiving our Newsletter and other benefits of membership. |
| • | Reading literature and printed material available through MDA. |
MDA Board of Directors
Chair Sophia van Norden
Vice Chair Tom Dutta
Treasurer Janet Drew
President Ed Rogers
Directors Linda Archer
Amy Ku
Keith Hutchinson
Harpal Johl
Dr. Ron Remick
MDA Staff
Executive Director Rennie Hoffman
Operations and Development Director Nancy Panchuk
Community Outreach Director Vicki Rogers
Accounting Lorraine Currie
Office Manager Catherine St. Denis
Media Director Pat Merrett
Administrative Support Johannes Presley
