The Defeat Depression campaign continues to build on its five years of success assisting community mental health organizations raise much-needed funds to support their services and programs. The campaign has again seen expansion with new locations and events across Canada. MDSC is proud to welcome new event locations in Antigonish, Woodstock/Oxford , Orillia, Charlottetown, Barrie, Perth/Smith Falls and Montreal. Our sincere thanks to our event organizers, our many volunteers, and our national sponsors. Congratulations to our participants who take part in the Defeat Depression events to raise funds, create awareness and fight stigma.
Community Mental Health Organizations the Defeat Depression campaign has helped this year:
| · London Distress Centre | · Mental Wellness Centre BC Schizophenia Society |
| · Distress Centre On Campus U of Calgary | · CMHA Muskoka/Parry Sound |
| · UBC Mental Health Awareness Club | · Northern Initiative for Social Action (NISA) |
| · Community Mental Health – Leeds Grenville | · Campbel River Beacon Club |
| · North Lanark Highlands Youth Centre | · CMHA Halifax/Dartmouth |
| · Valoris | · CMHA Muskoka/Parry Sound |
| · Cornwall Community Hospital | · CMHA Annapolis County |
| · Open Doors | · CMHA PEI |
| · CMHA – Cornwall | · The Help Project |
| · Big Brothers Big Sisters | · CMHA WWD |
| · Children’s Treatment Centre | · Peer Support Services on Campus |
| · Lanark Country CAS | · Friends & Advocates Peel |
| · Kids Help Phone | · CMHA Start Talking |
| · House of Lazarus | · CMHA New Brunswick |
| · Boys and Girls Club of Cornwall | · Oxford Self Help Network |
| · PTSD Association of Canada | · Family Service of Eastern Nova Scotia |
| · Comfort Zone at Laurencrest | · ProSocial Project |
| · Project Trauma Support | · Airdrie Food Bank, Project Thumbs Up |
| · Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba | · MDSC Peer Support & Trauma Services |
| · Distress Centre Oakville | · Telecare Greater Simcoe |
Highlights from the events held this fall!
Barrie, ON, September 11
Barrie held its first annual Defeat Depression Walk/Run this year on September 11th. Fun was had by all!
“Walking to defeat depression in Barrie” – The Barrie Examiner
Brampton, ON September 11
This was the third year for the event in Brampton. This year the more than doubled last years total! Congratulations Brampton Defeat Depression. See you again next year!
Woodstock, Oxford County, ON October 2
Oxford’s first annual Defeat Depression event, a Walk/Run, on Sunday October 2nd, 2016. Helped spread awareness about mental health issues and de-stigmatize mental illness. Proceeds from this year’s event went to Oxford Self-Help Network, a vital mental health resource in the community. “This was an excellent fundraiser for us. We are very happy with our results.” Laura Earle, Oxford County Self-Help Network
“Woodstock walk expected to raise $5,000 for Oxford Self Help” – Woodstock Sentinal Review
“The Defeat Depression Walk in Southside Park on Sunday will benefit Oxford’s Self Help Network.” – HeartFM
“Oxford Self-Help Network raising money for programs supporting those with mental health issues” – Woodstock Sentinel Review
Antigonish, NS October 7
This was an exciting first year for what is expected to be an annual Defeat Depression/ Walk for Mental Health in Antigonish, NS!
Airdrie AB October 15
For the second year in a row, the UNMASK MENTAL HEALTH Defeat Depression Walk/Run in Airdrie AB has showcased creativity and community spirit. What an amazing event, complete with hot air balloon rides, bouncy castles, live music, face painting and more.
“Event to raise mental health awareness” – Airdrie Echo
Toronto, ON October 29
For the second year, the Toronto Lakeshore DIA held its Defeat Depression Walk.
Upcoming Events
Orillia, ON November 5
