Mood Disorders Ottawa

Mood Disorders Ottawa Mood Disorders Ottawa (MDO) is a charity, run by peer volunteers that supports people with mood disorders.

MDO provides Peer Support groups, Recovery programs, and Social groups/events for those living with and impacted by Mood Disorders. Mood Disorders Ottawa (MDO) is a non-profit volunteer-run organization. Members of MDO are individuals living with a mood disorder, as well as their family and friends. We engage in mutual support to improve the quality of our lives and to create opportunities to reco

nnect with ourselves and others. Together, we aim to offer a beacon of hope that people living with mental health challenges can and do live well. To these ends, MDO provides resources, programs, support groups, social and recreational activities for our members and their loved ones.

Come Together, Canada. Stronger connections. Better mental health. May 4- May 10This week, we invite you to take one sm...
05/04/2026

Come Together, Canada. Stronger connections. Better mental health.
May 4- May 10

This week, we invite you to take one small step toward connections either with someone else  or in your own life:
* reach out to a colleague, friend, acquaintance etc.
* create space for an honest, human conversation 
* tell someone about your own struggles and or recovery
* check in with someone you haven’t connected with in a while
* or take a moment to check in with yourself

Connection does not have to be big to be meaningful.

Mental Health Week is also an opportunity to take action and help amplify the importance of connection across your communities and workplaces. Today there are so many ways to do this; email, text, phone call, social media and in person.  Even just a coffee with someone can make all the difference and start to build stronger connections.

Check out Mood Disorders Ottawa (MDO) to find out how we are making connections.

www.mooddisordersottawa.ca
Come together, Canada.
Sincerely,
Your friends at MDO.

Struggling with Mental health or Mood disorders and need some support? Join Mood Disorders Ottawa’s Peer led Support Gro...
03/23/2026

Struggling with Mental health or Mood disorders and need some support? Join Mood Disorders Ottawa’s Peer led Support Groups offered two times a week Tuesdays In-person and Thursdays via Zoom! Open to All. To sign up to attend and for more info go to www.mooddisordersottawa.ca

Jot-A-Lot Journalling.Thursday’sApril 9th,202610am - 12pmHosted via ZOOM10 weeksJot-A-Lot Journalling uses a variety of ...
03/08/2026

Jot-A-Lot Journalling.
Thursday’s
April 9th,2026
10am - 12pm
Hosted via ZOOM
10 weeks
Jot-A-Lot Journalling uses a variety of journaling methods combined with peer shares and support to assist in our mental health journey. The benefits of journaling to both mental and physical wellbeing are well documented. Using a journal for free-writing, worksheets, prompts or doing set exercises provides a safe outlet for examining and processing difficult emotions and situations. It also provides an opportunity to record positive thoughts, affirmations and events to serve as a reminder during more difficult times.
To register or for more information go to www.mooddisordersottawa.ca

The Pathways to Recovery program (12 weeks) and workbook takes a strengths based, self help approach to recovery. Pathwa...
03/08/2026

The Pathways to Recovery program (12 weeks) and workbook takes a strengths based, self help approach to recovery. Pathways will take you through a process of exploring your own recovery journey while creating a long-range vision for your life. It helps you to identify your personal strengths and dreams, and refocus on reclaiming positive sources of identity and a life beyond being a person with a mood disorder or a consumer of mental health services. It helps you think about and plan how to improve your quality of life and to live a full life, despite your history or challenges.
Our goal in using this program is to provide a supportive culture for people to explore their own recovery in a self-directed and self-controlled way, but done in group so that the experience can involve mutual support and building relationships that support and sustain recovery. Our hope is that people who participate in this program, and incorporate the work into their own journeys of healing, will one day receive most of their life’s supports and resources outside of the mental health system.
Spring Program
Wednesday’s
Beginning April 8th, 2026
12 weeks
6:30pm - 8:00 To register and for more information go to www.mooddisordersottawa.ca

MDO offers - The Writers Collective of Canada workshop is a program for those who wish to explore their creative genius...
03/08/2026

MDO offers - The Writers Collective of Canada workshop is a program for those who wish to explore their creative genius with free, expressive writing, and receive supportive feedback.

The Writers Collective aims to inspire and empower those deprived of a voice in our society. Writing with others in an atmosphere of dignity and respect, participants discover the value of their own life stories. We support the transformational power of being heard. Feedback is provided in a non-judgemental brave space. If you would like your writing to remain private, you are free to pass on sharing. English DOES NOT have to be your first language.
A program from the Toronto Writers Collective, hosted by Mood Disorders Ottawa
Spring program: 2026
Monday’s
Beginning April 13th
10 weeks. To register or for more info go to www.mooddisordersottawa.ca

MDO offers - WRAP® is a 10 weeks self-management recovery program designed to decrease symptoms, increase personal respo...
03/08/2026

MDO offers - WRAP® is a 10 weeks self-management recovery program designed to decrease symptoms, increase personal responsibility and improve the quality of life for people who experience psychiatric symptoms. This self-designed plan teaches you to use simple, safe, personal skills, supports, and strategies to reduce or eliminate symptoms. It also includes plans for responses from others when you cannot make decisions, take care of yourself or keep yourself safe. WRAP is not meant to replace, but to complement, professional health care support and medication.
Note: The course and training materials are free.
To register go to www.mooddisordersottawa.ca

MDO’s Speaker Night Presents​ Mental Health Yoga: How Yoga May Assist With Body, Mind, and A Greater Sense of Self. Pres...
02/20/2026

MDO’s Speaker Night Presents
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Mental Health Yoga:
How Yoga May Assist With Body, Mind, and A Greater Sense of Self.

Presented by Justine McNaught

Friday, February 27th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Justine will lead an open and heartfelt discussion, through her life experience, how Yoga can help our bodies and mind.

It supported her through physical injury, mental, emotional challenges, and major life transitions
people often come to yoga seeking healing, each following a unique path to find themselves
yoga remains a welcoming space even when we step away for a while

Yoga is synonymous with acceptance and remains a welcoming space even when we step away for a while.

Friday, February 27th,2026
6:30pm-8:00pm
Via Zoom
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Open to everyone. To register or for more info go to www.mooddisordersottawa.ca

Today on Bell Let’s Talk Take a moment for Mental Health. Start conversations, educate yourself, educate others, create...
01/21/2026

Today on Bell Let’s Talk Take a moment for Mental Health. Start conversations, educate yourself, educate others, create open accepting and supportive spaces!

Need a little cheer on January 1st? Need some support from Peer that struggle with mental health? Join us for a virtual...
12/20/2025

Need a little cheer on
January 1st? Need some support from Peer that struggle with mental health?

Join us for a virtual New Years Day
drop in chat. We hope to see you there. To learn more and to register go to www.mooddisordersottawa.ca

Need a little cheer on December 25th? Alone and need support? Want to connect with other peers struggling with mental he...
12/20/2025

Need a little cheer on
December 25th? Alone and need support? Want to connect with other peers struggling with mental health?
Join us for a virtual Christmas Day
drop in chat. We hope to see you
there! December 25th, 12pm to 4pm. To learn more and to register go to www.mooddisordersottawa.ca

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311 McArthur Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K1L8M3

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613-526-5406

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