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

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

Zoom Link

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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)

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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. These groups include those for Family & Friends.

DBSA National Virtual Groups Listing

Online Support Groups - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

​Disability Discussion This Saturday

Join us for a discussion on disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), especially the application process, this Saturday, January 18, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET. See the calendar on our Support Groups and Events page for the Zoom link.

In this presentation, we will outline the steps you need to complete in order to be approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Additionally, we will cover in detail how to file an appeal, should you be denied the first time you apply. We will share personal experiences from several individuals who have previously gotten SSDI. In addition to SSDI, we will review other government assistance programs such as Section 8 for housing, SNAP (previously called food stamps), energy assistance, and special needs trusts. We'll conclude with a Question & Answers period.

Used Light Boxes Available

A member of our chapter has donated their SunBox light boxes for the treatment of seasonal affective disorder, valued at several hundred dollars each. They are in good working condition, although some may need new light bulbs. For more information, or to arrange for pickup or drop off of these donated items, please email Alvin. More on SAD lamps: The Last Word: Can a SAD Lamp Really Lift Your Mood in the Winter?

Fulfilling the Promise of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation as a Precision Medicine Tool BBRF webinar - Tuesday January 14 at 2:00 PM ET

​EveryMind: 1/24/25 Adult-Mental Health First Aid with EveryMind & Montgomery County virtual training Friday January 24, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET

EveryMind: 1/28/2025 Youth-Mental Health First Aid with EveryMind & Montgomery County virtual training Tuesday January 28, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET

What I Never Got to Say: Writing (and Rewriting) My Mother’s Eulogy

2024 AFSP Annual Report “What We’ve Learned”

AFSP Public Policy Priorities 2025-2026 (pdf)

Undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder Stole Years From Me — Here’s How I Took Them Back | bpHope.com

Journaling for Bipolar: Unlock the Power to Manage Your Disorder | bpHope.com

How Stabilizing My Bipolar Disorder Helped Me Overcome an Eating Disorder | bpHope.com

How Balanced Eating Can Help Your Mood | bpHope.com

Living Without Sugar: A Key to My Bipolar Stability | bpHope.com

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In Health,

The DBSA NCA Web Team

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