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 Calgary In-Person-Hybrid (you can attend in-person or online if you live outside Calgary) and Online Peer Support programs 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 who provides support, we offer a range of support.
Please use the links below to register for a support meeting, or contact us if you have any questions or difficulties registering. You can also check out our Facebook and Instagram pages to connect with a support group.
IN-PERSON—ONLINE—Hybrid Peer Support Meetings
Every Sunday at 1:00 PM. Meetings are in-person in Calgary and online, wherever you are. You'll find us at cSPACE, 1721 - 29 Ave SW. Take the elevator to the 4th floor.
Peer Support Groups
Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays ONLINE meeting
Family and Friends Peer Support Group
Tuesdays 7:00 PM ONLINE meetings
Contact our Discord Engagement Facilitator to Join the OBAD Discord Community
feedback Surveys
“Hi! Would you mind taking two minutes to complete the peer satisfaction survey?”
“Do you attend the Sunday Hybrid in-person meeting? Would you take a minute to complete this survey?”
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call:
211 Alberta
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