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Resources / MDABC Support Groups

Most in-person support groups are on hold, pending improvements in the COVID situation. See the table below for a list of groups that are currently operating. Some of these groups have in-person meetings as well as video.

What is a peer support group?

An MDABC peer-led support group is a safe place to share your story, your struggles and accomplishments, and to listen to others as they share similar experiences. At a MDABC support group you can get a sense of belonging, informal education about your mental health challenges, and the support of others who have ‘been there‘. Support groups are led by trained volunteers who also live with and deal with mental health concerns.

Support groups do not provide counselling or treatment.

​Peer support groups are free of charge. Most groups do not require pre-registration, but before you join for the first time, it is important to connect with the facilitator and learn about how groups work. You may be asked to come to your first meeting early for an orientation.

The contact information for each group is provided in the lists below. Please note that some groups require pre-registration; contact the facilitator for details.

Medical professionals and agencies please note:

Please do not refer clients or patients to an MDABC peer support group for counselling or treatment of a mental health condition. Joining a support group is done by self-referral only. Also, do not send any client’s medical history to a support group leader or contact; this would be a violation of patient confidentiality. If you are interested in referring a client for treatment, please see our psychiatric clinic page or additional medical treatments page, or contact our office at (604) 873-0103.

 

The following groups are currently meeting ONLINE:

 

GROUPWHENCONTACT
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Every Monday
6:30pm
Martin: martin.mdabc@hotmail.com
Moving Beyond Youth Group (ages 19-29)Bi-weekly on Mondays
7:00 pm
Email movingbeyond.bc@gmail.com for dates and Zoom info
Catalyst support group for women dealing with PTSD and post-traumatic growth1st and 3rd Tuesdays
7:00 to 9:00 pm

Pre-registration is required.
laurie.mdabc@gmail.com
Tuesday Evening Support Group 1st, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dave: davemda@gmail.com
or
Lisa: lisakleiman2013@gmail.com
Self-Compassion GroupEvery Tuesday
6:30pm
mdaselfcareselfcompassion@gmail.com
ICMH Victoria Support Group2nd & 4th Tuesday
7:30pm
Ken: 250.475.1843
Mindfulness GroupEvery Wednesday
5:00pm
mindful.mooddisorders@gmail.com
Indigenous/First Nations Bipolar Support Group2nd & 4th Wednesday
7:00pm
indigenousbpsg@gmail.com
Begbie Adult Support Group1st & 3rd Wednesday
7:30pm
begbiemoodsupport@hotmail.com
New West Adult Support GroupEvery Thursday
7:00pm
mdanewwest@gmail.com
South Surrey Depression Support GroupThursdays, every two weeks, 7:00 pm
In-person AND via Zoom
Contact Liam
depressiongroup@icloud.com
Abbotsford Adult Support GroupEvery Thursday
7:00pm
Contact:
mda.abbotsford@gmail.com
MOSAIC East Side Support GroupEvery Friday
2:00pm
mosaicmda@gmail.com
Tri-City Support GroupFridays, alternate weeks
Contact facilitator for dates
Gayle or Carol
tricity.mdabc@gmail.com
Burnaby Adult Support Group1st and 3rd Saturdays
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
mdaburnabygroup@gmail.com
Families and Friends of People with Bipolar Disorder2nd & 4th Sunday
9:00am
family.and.loved1s@gmail.com
Bipolar Support GroupEvery Sunday
7:00pm
mdabipolargroup@gmail.com

 


 

IN PERSON Support Groups (on HOLD until further notice): 

 

METRO VANCOUVER REGION:
Burnaby Peer Support Groups
GROUPWHENWHERECONTACT
Faith Based Support Group2nd & 4th Friday
12:00 – 2:00pm
Brentwood Park Alliance Church
1410 Delta Avenue
Burnaby, BC

*This is not an MDABC support group. This is a faith-based support group for those with mood disorders. It includes prayer and a devotional, followed by discussion
Please Drop In
Contact:
Suzy
smmdennis@hotmail.com
Langley Peer Support Groups
Take Action Adult Group2nd & 4th Tuesday
6:00 – 8:00pm
Langley Public Library
20399 Douglas Crescent, City Hall
Langley, BC
Please Drop In
Contact:
Kathy
604.551.0419
mdalangley@gmail.com
The Dopers Group 2Every Wednesday
11:00am
The Bridge Community Church
5521 Brydon Crescent
Langley, BC VA 4A4
Please Drop In
Contact:
Nancy Fitzpatrick
236.880.1485
dopers604@gmail.com
Richmond Peer Support Groups
Adult Support Group2nd & 4th Monday
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Richmond General Hospital
7000 Westminster Highway Room # 4 in Rotunda
Richmond, BC

* Before 8pm use South entrance (between Emergency and parkade)
* After 8pm use Emergency entrance only
Please Drop In
Contact:
mdabc.richmond.group@gmail.com
Surrey Peer Support Groups
Newton Adult Support GroupEvery 3rd Monday
6:00 – 8:00pm
The "Roost" Clubhouse
13582 68 Ave,
Surrey, BC
Please Drop In
Contact:
Nuvi
604.561.5344
MDAfacilitator@hotmail.com
The Dopers Group 1Every Tuesday
2:00pm
Health Building – Lookout Society
10697 – 135A Street
Surrey, BC V3T 4E3
Please Drop In
Contact:
Nancy Fitzpatrick
236.880.1485
dopers604@gmail.com
Vancouver Peer Support Groups
Monday Support GroupEvery Monday*
1:30 – 3:30pm

*Except Stat Holidays
The Counselling and Wellness Centre at MDABC
Suite 480-789 West Pender St.
Vancouver, BC
Space is limited. Please use the contact e-mail address to let us know that you plan to attend.

Contact:
ravensongmonday@gmail.com
Evening Support GroupGROUP ON HOLD

2nd & 4th Thursday
7:30 – 9:30pm
Shaughnessy Heights Church
1550 W 33rd Ave (at Granville)
Vancouver, BC
PLEASE CHECK With MDABC for Updates
Contact
MDABC:
604.873.0103 (ext.346)
Faith Based Evening Support Group - via ZOOMEvery Tuesday
7:00 – 9:00pm
Note: this meeting is currently via Zoom. Not in person.

* This is not an MDABC support group. This is a faith-based support group for those with mood disorders. It includes prayer.
Please email for Zoom info
Contact:
Janice
janiceelderton@gmail.com
Wellbeing Meetup GroupVarious dates and timesVarious locations
click here for more information

* Please note that this is an activity group, not a sharing circle
Facebook page: MDA Wellness Recreation Group
Women's Support GroupFirst Monday
5:45 – 7:15pm
The Counselling and Wellness Centre at MDABC
Suite 480- 789 West Pender St.
Vancouver, BC

* Please arrive by 5:45 to access door. Front building door is locked at 6pm
Please Drop In
Contact:
mdabc.women@gmail.com
White Rock Peer Support Groups
Whale House Support Group1st & 3rd Friday
10:00 – 11:30am
15877 Pacific Ave,
White Rock, BC
Contact:
604.873.0103 (ext: 346)
FRASER VALLEY REGION:
Abbotsford Peer Support Groups
Faith Based Support Group1st & 3rd Fridays
12:30 – 2:30pm
Central Heights Church
1661 McCallum Road
Abbotsford, BC

* This is not an MDABC support group. This is a faith-based support group for those with mood disorders. It includes prayer and a devotional, followed by discussion.
Please Drop In
Contact:
Yolanda Schella 604.864.8068
yolandaschella619@gmail.com
Brenda 604.302.7726
VANCOUVER ISLAND/COASTAL REGION:
Campbell River Support Groups
North Island Mood DisordersEvery Monday
7:00 – 9:00pm
BC Schizophrenia Society
850 E. 12 Ave
Campbell River, BC
Please Drop In
Contact:
778.348.0588
nimooddisorders.com
Cowichan Valley - Duncan Support Groups
Adult Support GroupEvery Tuesday
4:00 – 5:00pm
Cowichan Mental Health & Addictions
3088 Gibbins Road,
Duncan, BC

* This is not an official MDABC group.
This group is an initiative by Cowichan Mental Health
and Addictions for people with mood disorders.
Please Drop In
Contact:
Debbie
250.715.0103
Nanaimo Support Groups
Nanaimo Adult Support GroupEvery Wednesday
7:00 – 8:30pm
Country Grocer
In Community Room
1800 Dufferin Rd (off Bowen Rd)
Nanaimo, BC
Please Drop In
Contact:
Alexis
nanaimomoodmda@gmail.com
Powell River Support Groups
Powell River Adult Support Group Powell River Support Group to go monthly over the summer.

7:00 – 8:30pm
Powell River Public Library
#100 – 6975 Alberni St.
Powell River, BC
Contact
Jason
604.223.0076
COLUMBIA-SHUSWAP REGION:
Salmon Arm Support Groups
Salmon Arm Adult Support GroupGROUP ON HOLD

1st & 3rd Monday
12:00 – 1:30pm
Askew’s Food (Uptown)
2701 E 11th Ave NE
Salmon Arm, BC
Please Drop In
Contact:
Nan
250.832.3733
ndickie@telus.net
NORTH OKANAGAN REGION:
Kelowna Support Groups
Mood Disorder Support Group2nd & 4th Monday
10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: LIB
106B University Way
Kelowna, B.C
Please Drop In - Registration is required
Contact:
together.notalone.bc@outlook.com
Vernon Support Groups
Vernon Adult Support GroupEvery Friday
2:30 – 4:00pm
Canadian Mental Health Assoc.
3100 28th Avenue,
Vernon, BC
Please Drop In
Contact:
Patricia
250.558.6900

Support group documents

Click here to read the Group Agreements that govern how meetings are conducted and how group members conduct themselves.

For information about how group meetings operate using Zoom, click here.

 

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Want to Volunteer to be a Peer Support Group Facilitator?

We are so glad that you are interested in supporting your community. Thank you!

As our groups are peer led, our volunteer facilitators must have some lived experience with mood disorders.

 

How to become a support group facilitator

Step 1: First, join a  peer support group  in order to find out how they work. You’ll find out how group members share and cooperate, and you’ll see what the facilitators do to make the meeting successful.

Step 2: If you believe that facilitating is something that you would be interested in, and could do well, ask the facilitator to forward your contact information to MDABC.

Step 3: We will get in touch with you to register you in our next facilitator training session.

Step 4: We will discuss whether you would like to start a new support group, or join an existing group as a co-facilitator.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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