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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 an 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 active

The list is organized by region for convenience, but many groups are operating online using Zoom. You can participate in online groups no matter where you are located, and no matter which region the group is based in.

 

Online Peer Support Groups
GROUPWHENWHERECONTACT
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Every Monday 7-9pmAlternates weekly between online and in-person meetings in VancouverAlison:alison.mdabc@gmail.com for Zoom
Tuesday Evening Support Group1st, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
6:00pm - 8:00pm
OnlineDave: davemda@gmail.com
or
Lisa: lisakleiman2013@gmail.com
Self-Compassion GroupEvery Tuesday
6:30pm
Onlinemdaselfcareselfcompassion@gmail.com
Faith-Based Evening Support Group
This is not a standard MDABC group. It is a faith-based support group for people with mood disorders. It includes prayer and a devotional.
Every 1st Tuesday of the Month
7pm - 9 pm
OnlinePlease contact Janice for Zoom information
Mindfulness GroupEvery Wednesday
5:30-7:30pm
Onlinemindful.mooddisorders@gmail.com
New West Adult Support GroupEvery Thursday
7:00pm
Onlinemdanewwest@gmail.com
Abbotsford Adult Support Group Every Thursday 7:00pmAlternates between online and in-person meetingsContact:
mda.abbotsford@gmail.com
Tri-City Support GroupThursday 7:00-9:00pm, biweekly via Zoom
Contact facilitator for dates
OnlineGayle or Carol
tricity.mdabc@gmail.com
MOSAIC East Side Support GroupEvery Friday
2:00pm
Onlinemosaicmda@gmail.com
Families and Friends of People with Bipolar Disorder2nd & 4th Sunday
9:00am
Onlinefamily.and.loved1s@gmail.com
Bipolar Support GroupEvery Sunday
7:00pm
Online mdabipolargroup@gmail.com
In-Person Peer Support Groups: Vancouver & Burnaby
GROUPWHENWHERECONTACT
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Every Monday 7-9pmAlternates weekly between online and in-person meetings in VancouverMartin:martin.mdabc@gmail.com for in-person
Burnaby Faith-Based Support Group
This is not a standard MDABC group. It is a faith-based support group for people with mood disorders. It includes prayer and a devotional.
2nd and 4th Friday
12 noon - 2 pm
Brentwood Park Alliance Church
1410 Delta Ave., Burnaby
Please drop in.
Contact Suzy
Well-Being Meetup Recreation GroupApril through September
2nd and 4th Fridays,
6:30 pm
Meet in front of Canada PlaceGo to Facebook page
Note: This is an activity group, not a sharing circle.
The Burnaby Support GroupEvery 1st and 3rd Saturday of the Month 10:30am-12:30pmTommy Douglas Library
7311 Kingsway
Burnaby BC (Kingsway/Edmonds)
theburnabygroup@hotmail.com
In-Person Peer Support Groups: Surrey, Langley & Abbotsford
GROUPWHENWHERECONTACT
The Dopers Group 1Every Tuesday
2:00pm
Health Building- Lookout Society 10697 - 135A Street Surrey, BC V3T 4E3Please drop in Contact: Nancy Fitzpatrick 236.880.1485 dopers604@gmail.com
The Dopers Group 2Every Wednesday 11:00am
The Bridge Community Church 5521 Brydon Crescent Langley, BC V3A4A4Please drop in Contact: Nancy Fitzpatrick 236.880.1485 dopers604@gmail.com
Abbotsford Faith-Based Support Group
This is not a standard MDABC group. It is a faith-based support group for people with mood disorders. It includes prayer and a devotional.
Meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:30 to 3:00pm​In person at various locationsPlease drop in.
Contact Yolanda Schella or Brenda 604.302.7726
Abbotsford Adult Support GroupEvery Thursday
7:00pm
Alternates between online and in-person meetingsContact: mda.abbotsford@gmail.com
In-Person Peer Support Groups: Vancouver Island
GROUPWHENWHERECONTACT
Begbie Adult Support Group1st & 3rd Wednesday
7:30pm
In-person meetings in
Victoria, BC
begbiemoodsupport@hotmail.com
In-Person Peer Support Groups: Interior BC
GROUPWHENWHERECONTACT
Vernon Adult Support GroupEvery Friday at 1:30 pmCanadian Mental Health Assoc.
3100 28th Avenue,
Vernon, BC
Please drop in.
For information, contact Patricia at 250.558.6900

 


 

Groups on Hold Until Further Notice
Moving Beyong Youth Group (ages 19-29)Group is on hold until further NoticeOnlinemovingbeyond.bc@gmail.com
Indigenous/First Nation Bipolar Support GroupGroup is on hold until further NoticeOnlineindigenousbspg@gmail.com
South Surrey Depression Support GroupGroup is on hold until further NoticeOnlineContact Liam
depressiongroup@icloud.com
Newton Adult Support GroupGroup is on hold until further NoticeOnlineContact Nuvi
604.561.5344
MDAfacilitator@hotmail.com

Support group documents

Lookout staff support group procedures – 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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