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New MDABC Video: Racism, prejudice, and human nature

Listen to Victoria Enns, one of our Clinical Counsellors, talk about the Racism, Prejudice, and Human Nature – learn what it is and how you make meaning out of it as it becomes a profound social issue.

MDABC is very proud to release this relevant and timely video free as a resource to our community partners and members! If you have any feedback or questions about the content of this video, please feel free to email us at info@mdabc.net.

New MDABC Video: The Balance of Uncertainty during a…

Listen to Victoria Enns, one of our Clinical Counsellors, talk about the Balance of Uncertainty during a Pandemic – as the country and our community thrive to return to regular operation – people are lost within the dynamics of what new normal is and staying safe.

MDABC is very proud to release this relevant and timely video free as a resource to our community partners and members! If you have any feedback or questions about the content of this video, please feel free to email us at info@mdabc.net.

New MDABC Video: THRIVE – Community in Connection

MDABC celebrates Mental Health Week!

You are unique, you are safe, and you are not alone.

As we thrive through this pandemic, it is very timely to remind ourselves of the importance of support and connection.
Although it is hard during this distancing era, there are many ways to connect virtually. With the re-opening plans ahead, tiny gathering while keeping safe distance re-lives our spirit and satisfy our natural need to be connected. Humans are social beings – innate within us – we are wired to relate.

At MDABC, we want to bridge the gap in mental health service; that is why our Support Groups, Online Counselling and Psychiatry Service remain dynamic, prepared and ready in providing the help our vulnerable people need. The video project by MDABC is a reminder of how support groups can empower someone. To learn and hear that others went through the same challenges – is encouraging to know you are not alone.
We recognize that it takes a lot of courage and energy to seek help. We hope through this video presentation it will inspire some of you or the people you care about to reach out and get that needed support.

Mental Health Week is more than a celebration – it is a campaign to be loud about what mental health is!

Cheering with you,
Team at MDABC

MDABC Pender Clinic during COVID-19

MDABC continues to adhere to safe physical distancing measures in place by the Government and we are continuing with our services as listed below. Thank you for your continued patience as we all work through these uncertain times together. May you be safe and well!

Our office will be open with reduced services. What does this mean?

MDA Office Reception

We will be open from Monday to Friday 9:00 – 4:00pm to answer calls, emails and to book appointments.

To ensure safe physical distancing unfortunately WALK IN and IN PERSON Appointments are not being accepted at this time. Instead, please call or email and we would be happy to answer your questions.

Psychiatric Consultations

Only virtual or telehealth appointments are being booked during this time. Please contact our office for more information on how to book an appointment. We continue to accept referrals from the Clinics listed on our website here: Psychiatric Referral Clinics

Counselling Appointments

Only virtual or telehealth appointments are being booked during this time. Please contact our office for more information on how to book an appointment.

For new clients, please fill out our intake form here: Book an Appointment

rTMS Appointments

As this service requires a technician and machine, these appointments will be booked on an individual basis. Any clients coming to the office, who are experiencing symptoms will be required to report immediately and will be asked to cancel their appointment. In order to ensure the continuation of your treatment, we ask that you physically distance from others during travel to and from MDABC, limit your exposure outside, wash your hands before coming into the clinic, and communicate with us if you are not feeling very well. Our rTMS Technician is required to wear full protective gear during the appointment and all equipment is sterilized before and after use.

The Art Studios Program

Lookout MDABC is excited to announce that we were recently awarded the bid to run VCH Art Studio program!

The Art Studios location is currently hosted at VCH location:  2005 E. 44^th Ave, Vancouver BC and has been running for over 22 years.

The Art Studios program is designed from a bio-psycho/social model of recovery and the requirement for membership is people with a Mental Health diagnosis living in Vancouver. Programs are currently available for youth (19-26) and adults which may include: Acrylics/Drawing/Mixed Media/Pottery/Print Making/Watercolor to name a few.

MDABC will be looking at future ways to broaden The Art Studios scope and provide more workshops, classes and open studio opportunities in the future.

We are also required to find a new home for The Art Studios after January 31, 2020 as the building will no longer be available.

The current members and instructors of the program are very proud of their community and development in the arts and we would like to encourage continued growth and development opportunities!

Stay tuned for more updates…..