peer support

You don’t have to face this alone. At OBAD, there are people who understand and provide support and understanding in a safe, anonymous space.

Our peer support meetings bring people together who are living with bipolar and mood disorders to share thoughts and provide support to one another. For you, for a family member, partner, friend, or caregiver, we offer a range of support.

Register for a meeting below.

Sunday Calgary Hybrid Meeting Has a New Home

You’re welcome to join us in-person or online for the Sunday Hybrid Meetings, now held at KHUB in the Kahanoff Centre, Suite 900, 105 12 Avenue SE. The meeting begins at 1:00 p.m., and parking is free on Sundays. When you arrive at the front entrance, call (587) 586-6223 and someone will let you in. We look forward to seeing you there!

OBAD is introducing Hybrid Meetings in Edmonton

Beginning September 2, OBAD is offering hybrid support meetings in Edmonton. Meetings take place every Tuesday from 7–9 PM, and you’re welcome to join online on ZOOM or in-person at Momentum Counselling #132, 6325 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton.

Online Peer Support

Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays are online at various times.

Family and Friends Support

Tuesdays at 7:00 PM online. In recognition of the Canada Day holiday, Family and Friends will not be meeting this week. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable celebration!

Join Our Discord Community

Connect with others who understand what you’re going through. OBAD offers an online space to share ideas, discover resources, and support one another in a secure environment. Click the link below to email our Discord Engagement Facilitator and request access.

FEEDBACK SURVEYS

If you attended one of our weekly online meetings, please take a minute to complete the peer satisfaction survey.

If you attended the Sunday Hybrid in-person meeting, please take a minute to complete this survey.

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN CRISIS, PLEASE CALL:

ALBERTA-211

Call 2-1-1 or text INFO to 2-1-1.

  • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  • Crisis support and virtual services

  • Connect to local mental health and addiction services

Counselling Alberta

Call 1-833-827-4230 (toll-free).

  • Affordable counselling with same-day appointments

  • Virtual counselling services province-wide

  • In-person counselling options

Alberta Mental Health Line

Call 1-877-303-2642 (toll-free).

  • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  • Confidential support, information and referrals

  • Staffed by mental health professionals

Kickstand Connect

  • For Albertans aged 12 to 25

  • Short-term counselling, by booking only

  • Text MoreGoodDays to 393939 for daily messages of support

Health Link

Call 8-1-1.

  • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  • Free advice from nurses and general health information