The Meaning Of ONE
Multiplied By One Org is a Canadian Registered Charity for trauma, dissociative disorders, and loved ones.
The origins of the concept behind the name of this organization came from how any number multiplied by one will be as it was. Just like one person may have many parts, they can also be one, or a whole of parts in functional multiplicity.
There are very few resources for dissociative disorders, particularly Dissociative Identity Disorder. In Canada, like other countries, institutions and organizations know little, if anything, about treating this community. We seek to be part of a change.
Where there are few services, build them. When there is no hope, create it.
Mission: Providing an access point for self-help, information, and qualified support
Vision: To instil a validation of individual experience that is so widespread, it fills the gap in mental health equality
Values
Members of Multiplied By One Org are in Hawaii and Alaska, USA, Canada, Bolivia, Barbados, Brazil, England and Scotland of The United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Portugal, Rwanda, South Africa, Mauritius, Pakistan, India, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Stó:1õ, Semiahmoo, WSÁNEC, Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group, Kwantlen, Tsawwassen, Katzie, and St’uminus.
The second fiscal year of Multiplied By One Org ended on March 31st, 2024. The building up of this organization was accomplished entirely via equity, volunteer hours, and perseverance.
Annual Impact Report 2023
Annual Impact Report 2024
Registered Charity, 741320600 RR0001
Multiplied By One is not led by manpower. The few of us making this engine turn for this cause are driven by willpower.
Melissa C. Water
Founder and Director
As the founder of Multiplied By One Org, Melissa C. Water is an author and mental health advocate living with Dissociative Identity Disorder and Tourette syndrome. Through projects, like The Bag System podcast, her hope is to demonstrate the human element to a concept so often viewed as tragic or fascinating.
Her vision for this organization is her priority mission, as the individuals involved are the forces that drive her forward.
Ian Rawson
President of the Board
Rainbow Edgar
Vice President of the Board
Rainbow Edgar is among the earliest to share the vision of Multiplied By One. As a support group host, they have helped create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for members.
Rainbow recently began their career as a psychotherapist after receiving their limited license in clinical social work. They are passionate about uplifting lived experience and celebrating neurodiversity.
Mosaic
Secretary of the Board
Lorenzo Guerriero
Treasurer of the Board
As a dedicated ally, Lorenzo sits on the board as Treasurer and is an accountant based in Montreal, Canada.
Megan Novak
Director of the Board
Megan, as a therapist working with trauma and dissociation is an ally and a dedicated support to this community.
Kim Sandbrink
Director of the Board
Kim is a Social Worker in the USA with 23 years of professional experience, an author of a children’s book on coping with trauma, and a solid ally to this community.
Zain Shaikh
Director of the Board
Zain brings a dedication to furthering our mission with wisdom in marketing and outreach.