MDA is funded by the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), community donations and is a member of the
BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information.

The mission of the Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia • MDA
is to provide support and education for people with a mood disorder, their families
and friends, as we build an understanding community.

The Mood Disorders Association of British Columbia has a vision of seeing
people with a mood disorder living a healthy and active life.

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
  • Encourage the development of resources and services necessary
    for recovery
  • 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.

Contact us for information.