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The Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorders - OBAD The Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorders has produced a book called "A Guide to Recovery".

To attend our free online and in-person peer support meetings in Calgary & Edmonton, Alberta for individuals with bipolar disorder, please visit: https://linktr.ee/obadca ~ you are not alone! 🧡 This book was compiled and created through the hard work and dedication of many individuals who have a mood disorder and has been a tremendous resource for both OBAD as well as the thousands of people who h

ave read it. OBAD's book not only covers issues such as what Bipolar Affective Disorder, Unipolar Disorder and Schizoaffective Disorders are, but also ideas and methods for coping, dealing and living with these illnesses.

🚨 Urgent Call for Volunteers!OBAD’s Elbow River Casino fundraiser is still in need of:✨ 1 Chiprunner for the daytime shi...
14/04/2026

🚨 Urgent Call for Volunteers!

OBAD’s Elbow River Casino fundraiser is still in need of:

✨ 1 Chiprunner for the daytime shift on April 22
✨ Backup volunteers for April 21 & 22

Training is provided — no experience needed!

If you’re available to help, we’d be so grateful 💛

📩 Send us a DM or email volunteer@obad.ca
for details and sign-up.

💚Family & Friends Support Group💚Offered by the Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorders (OBAD), our Family & Friends...
13/01/2026

💚Family & Friends Support Group💚

Offered by the Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorders (OBAD), our Family & Friends Support Group is a free peer support group for people who care for or support someone living with bipolar disorder. Meetings are held on Zoom and offer education, connection, and a space to share experiences in a welcoming online environment.

The group is facilitated by trained peer support facilitators with lived experience, who share insight into bipolar disorder and its impact on relationships. The group also emphasizes the importance of caring for yourself, recognizing that personal wellbeing helps support healthier connections and stronger support systems for everyone involved.

🕖 Every Tuesday at 7 PM MST
💻 Online via Zoom

Join via the link in our bio or visit
👉 www.obad.ca/support

Newcomers are always welcome 💚

OBAD is a peer-led nonprofit providing peer support, education, and advocacy for individuals living with bipolar disorder, as well as their family and friends.

Calgary! New Year’s Day we have our Thursday Bipolar In-Person meeting! 🙌 Come join us in real life or online for our Hy...
31/12/2025

Calgary! New Year’s Day we have our Thursday Bipolar In-Person meeting! 🙌 Come join us in real life or online for our Hybrid Meeting 🌈 Everyone’s welcome, especially newcomers! We’re at KHUB, Suite 900, 105 12 Avenue SE in the Kahanoff Centre. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. MST ~ Call (587) 586-6223 when you arrive, and we’ll let you in. Consistency is key 💫 Regular attendance builds stability, trust, and connection. See you there! 💙

💙✨ Edmonton OBAD Hybrid Meeting!✨💙 Join us every Tuesday 7–9 PM MST for connection + support 🙌📍 Momentum Counselling ( #...
29/12/2025

💙✨ Edmonton OBAD Hybrid Meeting!✨💙 Join us every Tuesday 7–9 PM MST for connection + support 🙌
📍 Momentum Counselling ( #132, 6325 Gateway Blvd)
💻 Or online at 👉 www.obad.ca/support

Whether in person or on Zoom, you’re welcome here. 🌿💬

Join us tonight for our Online Monday Bipolar Peer Support Meeting! Head over to https://linktr.ee/obadca for the Zoom l...
29/12/2025

Join us tonight for our Online Monday Bipolar Peer Support Meeting! Head over to https://linktr.ee/obadca for the Zoom link. Meeting starts at 7PM MST. Newcomers welcome!

~ Here for you! 🌟 Link in bio for our holiday peer support meetings or visit www.obad.ca/support ~ Slide into our DMs wi...
24/12/2025

~ Here for you! 🌟 Link in bio for our holiday peer support meetings or visit www.obad.ca/support ~ Slide into our DMs with any questions!

Calgary! It's Thursday - time for our Bipolar In-Person meeting! 🙌 Come join us in real life or online for our Hybrid Me...
06/11/2025

Calgary! It's Thursday - time for our Bipolar In-Person meeting! 🙌 Come join us in real life or online for our Hybrid Meeting 🌈 Everyone's welcome, especially newcomers! We’re at KHUB, Suite 900, 105 12 Avenue SE in the Kahanoff Centre. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Call (587) 586-6223 when you arrive, and we'll let you in. Consistency is key 💫 Regular attendance builds stability, trust, and connection. See you there! 💙

Edmonton Bipolar Hybrid Peer Support Group! Every Tuesday from 7-9PM MST - link in bio! Attend In-Person or on Zoom! All...
04/11/2025

Edmonton Bipolar Hybrid Peer Support Group! Every Tuesday from 7-9PM MST - link in bio! Attend In-Person or on Zoom! All first-timers welcome 💙
💡In-person support groups remind individuals living with bipolar disorder that recovery isn’t a solo journey — it’s a shared path, walked together. 💞Hearing from others who’ve navigated similar challenges offers practical insight that can’t always be found in books or therapy alone.
🌞Members exchange coping strategies, share successes and setbacks, and learn to recognize patterns that can support recovery and stability. ⏰Attending regular meetings provides consistency and routine, which are often essential for mental wellness.
🫂In-person groups also encourage members to stay connected and accountable in their recovery journeys. We are here to support you! For any questions feel free to DM us! 💬

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