Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance National Capital Area Chapter Weekly Update July 18, 2021 Hello and welcome to the weekly email! If you have a suggestion or news item to share please send to
[email protected] by 5:00 pm on Friday. Be sure to check out the chapter website at www.dbsanca.org . DBSA NCA Peer Support Meetings This week the chapter will offer Zoom peer support groups as shown below. Please note that peer groups are for people living with depression and bipolar disorder. The Friends and Family group is for friends and family members of those living with depression or bipolar disorder (or other mental illnesses) to share the challenges of that relationship. The group locations indicated below for virtual groups denote where these groups have met previously, and will probably return; however some groups will remain virtual indefinitely. Peers may opt to participate in any of the peer groups. The Zoom connection links for groups have changed for 2021. To join peer groups you use the same link to access any meeting at its scheduled time. The Friends and Family group (first and third Wednesday evenings) has a different link for its meetings. If the provided link is used online, a password should be unnecessary. Please let us know of any difficulties via email . Sunday Evening Zoom Peer Support Group Meeting Time: Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time Beltsville Zoom Peer Support Group Meeting No meeting this week. LGBTQIA+ Zoom Peer Support Group Meeting Time: Tuesday July 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time Women’s Zoom Peer Support Group Meeting No meeting this week Mid-Day Zoom Peer Support Group Meeting Time: Wednesday, July 21 at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time Montgomery County Zoom Peer Support Group Meeting No meeting this week Southern PG Peer Support Group Meeting (In Person) Time: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 6:30 PM Eastern Time Location: Oxon Hill United Methodist Church - 6400 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Thursday DC Peer Support Group Meeting (In Person) Time: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (gather from 6:30) Location: Foundry United Methodist Church, Room B2 - 1500 16th Street, NW, Washington DC 20036 Thursday Zoom Peer Support Group Meeting Time: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time (gather from 6:45) Sunday Evening Zoom Peer Support Group Meeting Time: Sunday, July 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time See our Support Groups page for up-to-date information on in person and virtual groups. Invite link for all ZOOM PEER groups: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6625874960?pwd=TU5SZ3lkV3o4TDhDdi9lZU1jZDZMQT09 Meeting ID 662 587 4960 Passcode: dbsanca One tap mobile +13017158592,,6625874960#,,,,,,0#,,3858633# Dial in 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 662-587-4960 Passcode: 3858633 DBSA NCA Family and Friends Meeting Family & Friends Meeting Time: Wednesday, July 21 at 7:30 PM Eastern Time Invite link for the FAMILY & FRIENDS group: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82298544216?pwd=QVpkeVFIeTJvVGJwbmpXNHdWcnVlQT09 Meeting ID: 822 9854 4216 Passcode: dbsanca One tap mobile +13017158592,,82298544216#,,,,*6740529# Dial in 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 822 9854 4216 Passcode: 6740529 Call for Web Volunteers The Web Team is currently seeking administrative volunteers to help with putting out weekly newsletters and maintenance on the website. If you would like to help, please reach out to
[email protected] . Plan to Return To Meetings In Person The “Re-Start” Survey is now available here directly and on the DBSA NCA homepage . The survey will be accepting responses until August 2021. Please help us in understanding what kind of meetings are preferred going forward. The Board of Directors and Facilitators Team met recently and have developed the following “Re-Start” plan, based on such factors as the availability/rules of host meeting space and desires of group members. This will be rolled out over the coming months as the situation continues to evolve. We are also developing a survey to receive your input with regard to these concerns; please be on the look out for this later in the week. The Tuesday women’s group, the Tuesday LGBTQIA+ group, and the noon Wednesday groups will continue to meet virtually indefinitely. Sunday virtual meetings at 6:00 PM will also continue indefinitely. Starting June 17, the Southern PG group will return to meeting in person on Thursday evenings (now at 6:30 PM) at the Oxon Hill United Methodist Church at 6400 Livingston Road. Please note: masks will be required for all participants, even if vaccinated (as recommended). Starting July 14 the DC group will resume in-person meetings at 7;00 PM (gather from 6:30) at the Foundry United Methodist Church, 16th and P Streets, NW in room B2. Masks are required upon entering the building. But for now the Thursday evening virtual group will continue to meet separately at 7:00 PM (facilitators online from 6:45) via Zoom. The other groups will continue to meet virtually as they have been for now. Any plans for in-person meetings will depend upon not yet announced reopening policies of the host churches, as well as upon group participant preferences. Each of these groups will conduct discussions during upcoming meetings of member preferences regarding going back to in-person and/or continuing virtual meetings. To add the new In Person Calendar and all other calendars for DBSA NCA to your Google Calendar, click here . DBSA Chapter Outreach Project Update The task group working on the development of a community outreach campaign, with a particular focus on communities of color, has been continuing its work. They are endeavoring to develop a marketing campaign and create new support group meetings targeted to a variety of communities. DBSA NCA Chapter members are invited to participate in this effort and are encouraged to reach out to Gregory Billings
[email protected] if you would like to participate in this discussion. Online Events Outside of DBSA NIMH new study on postpartum depression: Healthy mothers 18-50 who experienced ppd are invited to participate in a 7-month study at NIH with appointments every two weeks. Call 3014969576 or see NIMH » Adults: Postpartum Depression University of Reading free online course: Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT - Online Course NIMH new online study (~2 hours): “Emotional, social, cognitive and behavioral impact of the COVID-19 pandemic” Clinical Trials Survey System | Home News From National DBSA DBSA 2021 Virtual Leadership Summit: September 27 - October 1, 2021 Register here: 2021 DBSA Leadership Summit Multiple tracks include facilitator training. Help make our NCA chapter well-represented. I’m Living Proof: A Letter to My Younger Self - New Episode National BIPOC Mental Health Month June 2021 eUpdate National DBSA Wellness Wheel New Links Added Weekly About the AFSP National Capital Area Chapter - including events, fundraising walks and hikes - American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Depression Disconnect - Resources Talk Saves Lives ™ An Introduction to Suicide Prevention in the LGBTQ Community Write Your Legislators | Mental Health & Addiction Public Policy « National Council College & Career Resource for Students with Disabilities Recent articles from BP Magazine (BP Hope) 5 Ways to STOP Invasive, Repetitive Thought Loops The Ultimate Guide to Memory Lapses Bipolar Disorder, Creativity, & Flights of Ideas Finding Power Through Pain & Giving Voice to My Vulnerability Learning To Embrace Both Bipolar Disorder & Fatherhood Read “Mania and Overspending: Don't Break the Bank!” Is It the Marriage or the Bipolar Diagnosis? Ask the Doctor: Medication Management Coach Joanne P. McCallie Rallies for Brain Health Growing Up with a Mother with Undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder 5 Ways to Stay Stable on Summer Holidays Why Does My “Bipolar Brain” Shut Down When I Work? Ask the Doctor: Adding Talk Therapy Bipolar Recovery—Creating Your Wellness Team The Calming Effect of Nature on My Bipolar Symptoms Contributions to DBSA Donations to the National DBSA may be made through the website: Donate to DBSA National . The DBSA NCA homepage has a donation link which may be used for online contributions via PayPal or major credit card. Others may prefer to mail a check, payable to DBSA NCA, to our chapter's address on the website. Our chapter is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact us via email or our dedicated voicemail line, 240-780-8706. In Health, The DBSA NCA Web Team
