MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO AND TORONTO
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Mission Statement
Our Mission and Vision: To support recovery and healing for individuals affected by mood disorders, and their families, by providing innovative, high-quality recovery supports and programs. Individuals and families affected by mood disorders can recover and heal.
About This Cause
Hope + Me (formerly Mood Disorders Association of Ontario) offers free support and recovery programs to people across Ontario living with depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder. We provide drop-in peer support groups, recovery programs, family and youth clinical support, early intervention for mood disorders and psychosis and online tools focused on wellness and recovery. Our Impact - 97,809 people served across Ontario; - 12,610 people served in peer support and recovery groups across Ontario; - 62,700 unique visitors to our website each year; - 2,400 people supported through our toll-free Warm Line; - 660 Peer Support sessions held across Ontario; - 17,200 volunteer hours; and - 877 families and young people who received clinical support from us. Entry and Navigation: To be responsive to the needs of individuals affected by mood disorders and their families by facilitating their entry to recovery and helping them to navigate to the services and supports they need. Knowledge: To contribute to knowledge of the effectiveness of recovery supports and programs through evaluation. Awareness and Outreach: To engage the community to increase awareness about mood disorders and reduce stigma and to communicate about the supports and programs that we offer. Our Values - Recovery and self-discovery are possible - Building hope is key - Peer Support based on lived experience can contribute to recovery - We support a comprehensive approach to recovery that meets the unique needs of each individual - Supporting families can play a positive role in recovery and contribute to well-being of the family - It is possible to reduce both stigma in society and self-stigma Our Operating Principles - Accessible: We strive to be accessible to everyone who needs our support and programs. - Responsive: We strive to understand the needs of our participants and provide programs and supports which respond to these needs. - Timely: We strive to provide the best in support and programs to all those who seek us out. - Safe: We will strive to provide programs of high quality and standards which are safe for the participants and stakeholders. We invite you to help someone on their recovery journey with your gift to Hope + Me!