Mood Disorders Ottawa
MDO is a registered nonprofit, volunteer-run organization
that supports people with mood disorders and their loved ones.
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Tuesday 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Join us at The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus in the big, bright, beautiful Tulip Café Conference Room! (see map and directions below)
MDO peer support groups offer a safe, supportive environment surrounded by adults 18+ years of age with a mood disorder who 'get it'. Please come contribute to a friendly, confidential discussion of mental health-related topics and personal issues.
Directions:
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Enter the hospital through the main entrance
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Stop and sign in with the security officer stationed in front of the elevators across the hall from Tim Horton’s and receive a visitor badge (Security is set up here for safety after regular work hours to monitor who enters the building - if there is no security officer on site, proceed to the meeting room)
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Walk straight down the main hallway (shown by the red arrows on the map) until you reach a large open area and see the “Tulip Cafe” sign above
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Follow the arrow slightly left through the large double doors and enter the cafeteria
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Walk straight until you can turn left and head towards the cash registers
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Turn right and walk past all of the cash registers
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The Tulip Conference room will be directly in front of you
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An illuminated sign beside the door will read “Mood Disorders Ottawa – MDO”
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Parking on community streets around the hospital is free after 5pm
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Welcome to MDO’s new program and peer support location! Remember, The Ottawa Hospital has a scent free policy.
WHEN
Every Thursday VIA ZOOM.
6:30PM - 8:30PM
SIGN UP
Sign up here. Participants will be emailed instructions on how to join the conversation by 3PM the day of the group.
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NOTE: IF YOU ARE REGISTERING TO ATTEND ON THE DAY OF THE GROUP, PLEASE TRY TO DO SO BEFORE 3PM SINCE REGISTRATION IS NOT REGULARLY MONITORED BETWEEN 3PM AND THE SUPPORT GROUP START TIME. IF 3PM HAS PASSED, YOU CAN ALSO EMAIL info@mooddisordersottawa.ca TO INFORM US OF YOUR INTEREST TO ATTEND PEER SUPPORT THAT EVENING AND YOUR REQUEST MAY BE SEEN.
MDO also offers a Virtual Peer Support Group hosted through the ZOOM platform. Participants have the option to join with or without video and use the chat function to speak directly with a facilitator if needed. Otherwise, individuals speak openly about their current or past situation regarding mental health and participants provide supportive feedback when prompted. Two facilitators are available each night with a group size of approx 20 that can be split when required. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to also become a valued member of our organization!
Learn more about membership here.
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