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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
National Capital Area Chapter | |
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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.
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As always, a calendar of all meetings, including zoom links, is on our site. https://www.dbsanca.org/supportgroups.html
In Person Support Groups
Tuesday
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Silver Spring Group, Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Silver Spring United Methodist Church
8900 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Thursday
- DC Peer Group, Thursdays at 7:15 pm
Foundry United Methodist Church
1500 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Virtual Support Groups
Sunday
- Peer Group, weekly on Sundays at 6:00 pm
Monday
- Peer Group, second and fourth Mondays at 7:00 pm
Tuesday
- LGBTQIA+ Peer Group, first and third Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
- Women's Peer Group, second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Wednesday
- Mid-Day Peer Group, Wednesdays at 12:00 pm
- (Formerly Ellicott City*) Peer Group, first and third Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
- (Formerly Montgomery County*) Peer Group, second and fourth Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
Thursday
- Peer Group, weekly on Thursdays at 7:00 pm
*locations here denote in-person origin; you are welcome to join any appropriate virtual peer group regardless of location.
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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
One tap mobile +13017158592,,6625874960#,,,,,,0#,,3858633#
Dial in 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 662-587-4960 Passcode: 3858633
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Google Calendar Links
Special Events | 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.
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DBSA National & Local Alternative Support Groups | |
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DBSA NCA Chapter Announcements | |
JUST ANNOUNCED! Dr. Jacobsen's Annual Talk
Dr. Jacobsen, our chapter medical adviser, plans to address the chapter at George Washington University Hospital in DC on the evening of June 15th, 2023. Mark your calendar! Stay tuned for more information in the upcoming weeks.
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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In person MCPL offering Workshop: Turning a Negative Into a Positive- In-person - Montgomery County Public Libraries Thursday, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm ET, Rockville Memorial Library
In person MCPL offering Mindfulness for Stress and Anxiety - In-person - Montgomery County Public Libraries Tuesday, May 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET, Rockville Memorial Library
Webinar - Setting Boundaries for Healthy Relationships and Caregiver Self-Care - Families for Depression Awareness Thursday May 25 7:00-8:30 PM ET
AFSP (The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) - Washington, D.C. Overnight Walk - June 3, 2023 Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk Note: While suicide prevention is a worthy cause, DBSA NCA advises you consult with your mental health care team before embarking on an overnight walk.
FreeState Justice, Maryland’s LGBTQIA+ civil advocacy non-profit organization, is offering a free legal name change clinic. Register here: Name Change Clinic - In-person | MCPL Saturday, June 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm at Rockville Memorial Library
Global Loneliness Awareness Week 2023: Advocating for Connection Connections at the Capitol Tuesday June 13, 4:00 - 6:00 PM ET, at the Capitol Visitors Center and virtually
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DBSA NCA Reading: New and Recommended Books | |
Please let us know if you have any books to recommend!
Words With My Father Author, Lukas Klessig, says of his book: “In short, WWMF offers a gripping portrait of the development of my father's bipolar condition and how it manifested into a dramatic and often dangerous existence during the turmoil of the Civil Rights, Peace and Conservation movements.”
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Donations to the National DBSA may be made through the website. https://www.dbsalliance.org/
The DBSA NCA has a donation page 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.
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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
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