Support Groups

DBSA, from 1985 to now

Dbsa Tucson

Over the last 35 years, the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance has grown from a handful of peer support groups around the country to more than 500 weekly peer support groups in the U.S., with several more around the globe. We are so proud of all the work we have done, from helping write and pass legislation that benefits all people living with a mental health condition to partnering with celebrities on public campaigns that combat stigma to holding conferences and leadership summits where peers can meet and offer one another advice and support.

Thinking back to 1985, the world–particularly the mental health landscape–looks so different than the one that we know today. Yet, even now, there is a long way to go until everyone who experiences depression or bipolar disorder can access affordable, quality mental health care, work without discrimination, and feel comfortable having conversations about their mental health without fear of judgment.

Will you commit to helping us get closer to our vision of improved lives for all people living with a mood disorder by becoming a monthly sustaining donor today?

https://secure.dbsalliance.org/page/contribute

Categories DBSA NATIONAL Leave a comment

Zoom online meetings weekly.

There is still no word of our “IN-PERSON” meetings as of Sept 10th. We will announce at each ZOOM meeting, here at our website, and by email, when our “IN-PERSON” meetings being again.

Please read our Support Group Guidelines before attending.

TUCSON ZOOM MEETING’s

Sunday & Thursdays, at 5:50pm.
Click link to Join, no registration required.
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/866015313

Test your Zoom setup any time. Click JOIN after you land on page.

NATIONAL MEETING’s

Try DBSA’s National’s many many online meetings.
Click here to see the weekly schedule.

DBSA online support groups follow the same format as most DBSA in-person support groups.


If your not doing our ZOOM meetings above, give us your email address below, and we’ll remind you via email, when either LIVE meeting starts up again.



NAMI Basics OnDemand

Nami Basics

NAMI Basics OnDemand is a free, six-session online education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth aged 22 or younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms. NAMI Basics OnDemand is an adaptation of the in-person course offered in 43 states by NAMI affiliates.

Register today: https://basics.nami.org

Or download Videos:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/inikfvasim8lb2g/AADQuLLCOxxq5DjOPL4xN05Ka?dl=0

Effective March 19th 2020-Covid 19

No Thursday or Sunday in-person meetings, until further notice.

Three Bipolar Disorder Symptoms No One Wants to Talk About

3 Symptoms Of Bipolar, by Julie Fast

By Julie A. Fast, 1 Apr 2020

The three symptoms below represent the side of bipolar disorder we all know is there but rarely want to let the public know exists.
Woman Shushing – Three Bipolar Disorder Symptoms No One Wants to Talk About

I know how important it is to protect the reputation of bipolar disorder in the general public. We don’t want people thinking we are dangerous, scary, crazy people who can’t be trusted. But I do feel we need to own up to the fact that certain mood swings DO cause the behaviors we want to sweep under the carpet. The three symptoms below represent the side of bipolar disorder we all know is there but rarely want to let the public know exists. This is only an opinion, of course, but I’m truly interested to know if you feel the same. Read more

%d bloggers like this: