Year End Donations
Many choose to give tax-deductible donations ahead of the year-end deadline. If you should like to support DBSA in its mission of providing peer support to those with depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders, you may donate at the following links:
Individual Giving - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is the link to learn more about donating to DBSA National, DBSA NCA’s parent organization.
You can donate to our individual chapter here: Donate - DBSA National Capital Area Chapter
Happy Holidays
DBSA NCA wishes you happy holidays in all that you celebrate this holiday season, and enduring health in the New Year.
Holiday Meeting Cancellations
Christmas Day meeting (Monday the 25th) is cancelled. The Christmas Eve (December 24th) and New Year's Eve (December 31st) meetings will take place.
Wednesday Meeting Transitioning to Twice Monthly
Our Wednesday evening virtual groups will no longer be using their legacy name starting in January; this one combined group will only meet twice on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Consult our Support Groups page for more details.
Facilitator and Board Openings
National is offering facilitator training. Please let us know if you would like to become a facilitator for DBSA NCA, or would like to represent the population of our chapter by filling a seat on our board, by emailing Alvin at: [email protected]. The treasurer position on our board is open as of January 2023. You will be responsible for reporting bank transactions and financial activity to the board at quarterly meetings, keeping track of monthly expenses, and making transfers as necessary.
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DBSA NCA Seeks Volunteers
DBSA NCA is seeking volunteers for the following two positions:
1. Social Media Coordinator: A social media coordinator is needed to help DBSA NCA manage its presence on its various social media platforms. Tasks include posting various items on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter to generate positive feelings towards DBSA NCA.
2. Community Outreach Coordinator: A volunteer is needed to manage outreach to various local government and community organizations. Tasks include researching key contacts with local government and community organizations as well as scheduling meetings with key contacts at local government agencies and community organizations.
Contact: Greg Billings via email: [email protected] or 202-440-7714 if interested.
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