For immediate release. Belleville, ON. December 11th, 2025.

Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is pleased to announce their partnership with The Royal Canadian Legion – Ontario Command, for the delivery of its ‘Ontario Command Peer Support and Resource Program.’

This initiative builds on existing MDSC Veteran and Veteran Family Member programming and will offer Ontario Veterans two educational opportunities. It will provide Veterans and Family Members support for their wellness, including mental health information, social engagement, and an increased quality of life. “We are pleased to have The Royal Canadian Legion – Ontario Command as a partner, providing sponsorship for the supports and services to Ontario Veterans and Family Members that the Ontario Command Peer Support and Resource Program will deliver”, states Dave Gallson, National Executive Director, MDSC.

The Ontario Command Peer Support and Resource Program offers the following options to Ontario Veterans and Family Members:

  • Four x Entry Level Peer Support Workshops (Level 1, Foundational) for Veterans and Family Members facilitated by MDSC’s Peer and Trauma Support Services (PATSS) team, delivered by a Veteran, remotely through zoom.
  • Mental Health Resources to assist Veterans and Family Members with mental health literacy, and coping mechanisms.

MDSC Veteran and Family Member programs continue to be offered at no cost to participants.

“We are pleased to partner with the Mood Disorders Society of Canada to help support initiatives that will provide assistance to Ontario Veterans and Veteran Family Members,” says Lynn McClellan, Provincial President at The Royal Canadian Legion – Ontario Command.

About Mood Disorders Society of Canada:

Mood Disorders Society of Canada was launched in 2001 to provide people with mood disorders, their families and caregivers a strong, cohesive voice at the national level on issues relating to mental health and mental illness. With particular regard to depression, bipolar disorder and other associated mood disorders, the MDSC aims to improve access to treatment, inform research, shape program development and government policy to improve the quality of life for people affected by mood disorders.

For more information:
info@mdsc.ca
(613) 921-5565
www.mdsc.ca

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