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DBSA
National Capital
​Area Chapter

Weekly Update


August 23, 2026

DBSA National Capital Area Logo

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 Fridays.

Be sure to check out the chapter website at www.dbsanca.org.

Support Groups

As always, a listing and calendar of all meetings, including zoom links, is on our site. https://www.dbsanca.org/supportgroups.html

Zoom Link

If the provided link is used online, a password should be unnecessary. Please let us know of any difficulties via [email protected].

Invite link for all ZOOM PEER groups: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6625874960?pwd=TU5SZ3lkV3o4TDhDdi9lZU1jZDZMQT09

Meeting ID 662 587 4960 Passcode: dbsanca (use this method if you wish to alter your name before entering the meeting)

One tap mobile +13017158592,,6625874960#,,,,,,0#,,3858633#

+13017158592,,6625874960#,,,,*3858633# US (Washington D.C)

Dial in 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 662-587-4960 Passcode: 3858633​

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Google Calendar Links

Special Events and Unofficial Groups | Peer In Person | Peer Virtual

These are the links for our Google Calendar. Our Google Calendar is the most up to date source for meeting information, including links, specific locations, and meeting policies.

DBSA National Support Groups

​​DBSA National Partnership with HeyPeers

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance | HeyPeers Here you will find meetings from DBSA including specialized groups. These groups include those for Family & Friends.

DBSA National Virtual Groups Listing

Online Support Groups - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

DBSA NCA Seeks New President

Our chapter president is retiring after years of service, and we're seeking the next person to lead the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - National Capital Area chapter (DBSA NCA). The president guides our board, connects us to the national office, and helps sustain the ten remote and in person groups we run each week across DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV). You don't need to live in the DMV to serve — our board collaborates remotely, and we welcome candidates from anywhere in the country. Lived experience with a mood disorder is essential. We'd be especially glad to hear from current or former facilitators and board members of DBSA chapters anywhere in the United States, and from DBSA NCA group members and facilitators who have experience or strengths in coordinating groups. It's a volunteer role, and it comes with a board that supports the position. If this speaks to you, then we'd like to hear from you. Applications are open on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please apply here. If you have questions, please email [email protected].

Events

​Supporting military families through transitions August 25, 2026 1:00 pm

Doors to Wellbeing Peer Specialist Webinar Series Aug 25, 2026 2:00 PM

​Hormones, the Brain, and Female Suicide Risk Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 2:00pm ET

Webinar Registration - Zoom What is WRAP & Why is it Important? Sep 22, 2026 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

DBSA California Arts Salon September 17, 2026 9:00-11:00 pm ET email [email protected] for more information on how to submit creative works for this showcase event.

Healing Through Art - DBSA California - more on DBSA California's support of creativity

Mental Health America Conference October 8-9 Washington DC

Mental Health News

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You can also find more articles here:
https://www.everydayhealth.com/bipolar-disorder/
and here:
​https://www.everydayhealth.com/depression/guide/​

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Alvin's Inbox - Recommended Newsletters from our Chapter President

DBSA National Organization Newsletter Signup: Join Our Community - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 

Mental Health America (signup link takes you to signup bottom of the page)

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (signup link takes you to signup bottom of the page)

Child Mind Institute (at the bottom of the page)

Wellness Loudoun (host of our Monday evening group in Ashburn)

MindSite​

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