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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

National Capital Area Chapter

Weekly Update

March 24, 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.

DBSA California New Virtual Meetings

This week, DBSA California is excited to announce that we have some new support groups that will be running starting this week. We invite you to join our support groups to find a compassionate community of peers who are all working hand-in-hand to prioritize their mental health and happiness. Please find our support group schedule with information on how to join, below:

New Afternoon Support Groups:

Mondays 3:30-5:30 pm ET

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87971379421?pwd=pzODOURWMKXyK2S4YluCzzJ3lbxiVa.1

Meeting ID: 879 7137 9421
Passcode: DBSACA

Saturdays 3:30 - 5:30 pm ET

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88550236617?pwd=33ByBMzvyiKUVHxivQQkeEjQFbShb6.1

Meeting ID: 885 5023 6617
Passcode: DBSACA

Sundays 3:30 - 5:30 pm ET

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87501816795?pwd=QTvaUIO7G3blEAs3isEdCu1cEA73PX.1

Meeting ID: 875 0181 6795
Passcode: DBSACA

Regular Evening Support Groups:

Mondays at 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET:

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81253854425?pwd=cyL89qeUSII9jFJXf8KdHfVNBBQWYE.1

Meeting ID: 812 5385 4425
Passcode: DBSACA

Tuesday at 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET:

Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87557832830?pwd=3GGZ5v26Of5XN3OEY6RYeBYaVYzKlp.1

Meeting ID: 875 5783 2830
Passcode: DBSACA

Wednesday at 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET:

Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88951528951?pwd=af5zVPPsyjjTMgn3iaom1gOsKPurt1.1

Meeting ID: 889 5152 8951
Passcode: DBSACA

Fridays at 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET:

Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82560065439?pwd=twhhzwUOHLXvmtJ8I1ED1D415MZ843.1 

Meeting ID: 825 6006 5439
Passcode: DBSACA

Saturdays at 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET:

Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83777658444?pwd=wv1sS7uMMSa3K91suwjsEwO23j8j5f.1

Meeting ID: 837 7765 8444
Passcode: DBSACA

Sundays at 9:30 - 11:30 pm ET:

Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82266910245?pwd=dYYHQRARb8v7O2z469aRyym36SZ30T.1 

Meeting ID: 822 6691 0245
Passcode: DBSACA

We hope you can join our support groups using the Zoom information above. We are currently working to provide more support groups and resources and don’t want you to miss out on any new information. To stay tuned with the ongoings at DBSA California and get access to more supportive resources each week, please sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/dbsacalifornia/supportgroups. Feel free to share this link with your loved ones to spread the support!

Webinars & Events

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

IBPF webinar Tuesday March 26 at 2:00 PM ET "Overcoming Adversity to Live My Best Life with Bipolar Disorder #BipolarStrong" Webinar Registration - Zoom

AFSP webinar "See. Support. Report: Tools For Teen Suicide Prevention" Thursday March 28 at 5:30 PM ET: Webinar Registration - Zoom

Now open to new sign up: Community Summit 2024: The Future of Psychiatry and Mental Health an email RSVP to [email protected] is required. 

The program is Thursday March 28, on the JHU Med School Baltimore campus from 9:30-3:00 and lunch is included, with no registration fee indicated. Nearby parking is available for a fee. Please email [email protected] if you wish to attend and meet up with DBSA NCA participants there.

Monday, April 8, 2024: Skywatching Partial Solar Eclipse at Gaithersburg Latitude Observatory 2-4 PM. Canceled if it rains. More information and mandatory registration here: Skywatching: Partial Solar Eclipse 

Webinar Tuesday April 9 at 2:00 PM ET Enhancing Positive Emotions to Prevent Depression in Youth | Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (bbrfoundation.org)

Mental Health News

World Bipolar Day is March 30, 2024 - DBSA National

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Article "Diverse Genome Study Reveals How Depression Risk Differs Among People of Different Ancestry":

Diverse Genome Study Reveals How Depression Risk Differs Among People of Different Ancestry | Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (bbrfoundation.org

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Contributions to DBSA

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The DBSA NCA Web Team

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