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Klerman Awards Honorary Advisory Board Young Adult Council Partner with DBSA Employment Opportunities Ways to Give Donate Now Memorials & Tributes DBSA Ambassador Program Partners in Wellness Audited Financial Statements & IRS 990 Donor Bill of Rights For the Media Media Kit News Releases PSAs Annual Reports You are not alone. Find Support DBSA in-person and online support groups give people living with depression and bipolar disorder a safe, welcoming place to share experiences, discuss coping skills, and offer each other hope. Online Support Groups In-Person Support Groups Find Support DBSA in-person and online support groups give people living with depression and bipolar disorder a safe, welcoming place to share experiences, discuss coping skills, and offer each other hope. Online Support Groups In-Person Support Groups Updates May is Mental Health Awareness Month Read More March 30th is World Bipolar Day Read More Bridging the Gap: Improving Access to Mental Health Care for the Black Community Read More Read more articles Sign up for our newsletter Treatment Options Seeking mental health treatment is not a sign of weakness or failure, but rather a show of great strength and compassion for yourself and those you love. Learn more about options to treat mood disorders and how to choose a provider. See Treatment Options Daily tools empower your wellness journey Each person’s wellness journey is unique. With that in mind, DBSA has developed tools to help you take the first steps and determine what support you may need along the way. Start with Strengths The DBSA Wellness Wheel is an easy-to-use tool that focuses on your strengths in 7 key areas of life. Wellness Wheel Keep Daily Logs Our Wellness Tracker can be an essential resource to understand your moods, symptoms, medications, and lifestyle. Wellness Tracker If there’s a young child in your life, we think you’ll be excited to learn more about the DBSA Mood Crew ® Meet the DBSA Mood Crew! Peer Stories Love B. As a person living with mental health conditions, participating in the groups gives me a sense of community and something to look forward to. When I’m having a bad day, I know someone will be there to listen. Lynn G. After becoming open about my struggles with suicidality and bipolar disorder, the world became a brighter place, and I created genuine relationships with people, almost for the first time. Vanessa Harris For me, the support groups are a place where we can let our hair down. We can talk about the things people say to us that make us feel bad. A lot of us have experienced the same types of discrimination and can say Yeah, I’ve heard that too. I understand.” Get Involved Advocacy Center DBSA Peer Specialist Training Program Mental Health Parity Broaden the Peer Specialist Workforce Mental Health Research Assess the Adequacy of Peer Support Services DBSA Letters of Support Stay in touch with DBSA Learn about our upcoming programs, services, and ways you can become involved. Sign up for our newsletter Follow us on social media. Donate Contact Us 55 E Jackson Blvd, Suite 490 Chicago, IL 60604 P: (312) 642-0049 F: (312) 642-7243 Our Mission DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders. Donate Copyright © 2024 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Chapter Management × Ask the Doctor Question Submission Please submit only one question at a time. × We’re sorry, we are not able to take questions at this time. If you are having thoughts of death or suicide, call 988 or text DBSA to 741-741. 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