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June 23, 2024

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 upon entering the meeting, as only the host can change it during 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 Partnership with HeyPeers

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance | HeyPeers Here you will find meetings from DBSA including specialized groups.

DBSA National Virtual Groups Listing

Online Support Groups - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

We regret to inform you that a participant of the Thursday June 20th meeting in DC at Foundry UMC indicated to DBSA NCA that they tested positive for COVID shortly after the meeting. Please take steps to ensure your continued physical health. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Meetup Groups run by DBSA NCA peers:

Young, Fun, and Living with Chronic/Mental Illness

The Pedestrian Adventure Club - relaxed social walking and late dinners on select Friday evenings, based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland

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SAMHSA webinar Friday June 28 at 1:00 PM ET: Psychiatric Advance Directives to Promote Community Living - Recovery Within Reach

EveryMind Youth Mental Health virtual training - Monday July 15 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET (with two hours of self-paced pre-work): EveryMind: 7/15/2024 Youth-Mental Health First Aid

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AFSP upcoming programs: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Upcoming Events

BBRF article: Team Develops an Innovative, Implantable Ultrasound Device to Stimulate Neurons in Deep-Brain Regions | Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (bbrfoundation.org)

MHA BIPOC Mental Health Toolkit: BIPOC Mental Health Month | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)

IBPF for Men's Mental Health Month: Men’s Corner - International Bipolar Foundation (ibpf.org)

Bipolar Disorder and Migraine: What to Know | bpHope.com

Bipolar Disorder Psychosis: Sneaky Hallucinations | bpHope.com

Managing Money Worries With Bipolar Disorder: Strategies for Financial Stability | bpHope.com

The Financial Burden of Bipolar: 4 Tips for Making It Work | bpHope.com

7 Tips From Financial Planners to Protect Your Money From Mania | bpHope.com

Managing Money When Shopping Like You've Won the Lottery | bpHope.com

6 Proven Motivation Tricks if You Live With Bipolar Disorder | bpHope.com

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In Health,

The DBSA NCA Web Team

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