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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

National Capital Area Chapter

Weekly Update

June 16, 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 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 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 Speaker Series

Dr. Zarate of NIMH presents: An Update on the Research and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder and Depression is now available on our website! Check out our Speaker Series​ page to watch all our speaker programs.

Webinars & Events

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 most Friday evenings, based out of Gaithersburg, Maryland

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MHA webinar on yoga Thursday June 20 at 1:00 PM ET:​ Relax and restore: Yoga, breathwork & mindfulness | Mental Health America (mhanational.org

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

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AFSP upcoming programs: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Upcoming Events

Mental Health News

Weekly Articles From BP Hope

Weekly Articles From Everyday Health

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The DBSA NCA Web Team

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