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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

National Capital Area Chapter

Weekly Update

April 14, 2024

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

In Person Support Groups

Tuesday

  • 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
  • Peer Group, first and third Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

Thursday

  • Peer Group, weekly on Thursdays at 7:00 pm

Unofficial Groups

Sunday

  • Overspenders Group, first and third Sundays at 12:00 pm - contact Sarah if interested - [email protected]

Wednesday

  • Panera Social, second and fourth Wednesdays at 7:00 pm
    Panera Bread
    1780 E Jefferson St, Rockville, MD 20852

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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#

+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.

DBSA National Virtual Groups Listing

Online Support Groups - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

DBSA NCA Chapter Announcements

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.

Have you Liked our Facebook Page?

https://www.facebook.com/DBSANCA/ Please like and follow us to help our outreach.

Webinars & Events

Meetup Groups run by DBSA NCA peers:

Young, Fun, and Living with Chronic/Mental Illness Meetup Group

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

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IBPF webinar Overcoming Obstacles to Treatment Adherence in Bipolar Disorder Thursday April 18 at 1:00 PM ET

Unlocking Healthy Conversations: Strategies for Talking with Teens About Mental Health - Families for Depression Awareness (familyaware.org) Families For Depression Awareness webinar - Wednesday May 22 7:00-8:30 PM ET

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Contributions to DBSA

Donations to the National DBSA may be made through the website. https://www.dbsalliance.org/

If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact us via email or our dedicated voicemail line, 240-780-8706​.

The DBSA NCA Web Team

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