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November 17, 2024

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)

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 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

DBSA NCA Holiday Meetings

As of now, DBSA National Capital Area plans to hold special meetings for those not spending time with family and friends Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, while in person meetings in Silver Spring are cancelled for those days. See our support group calendar for more details.

AFSP International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Saturday November 23 - for survivors only: HOME | Home page (afsp.org) (includes events in DC, MD, and VA) International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - National Capital Area (Washington D.C. and Northern VA) American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - November 23 and 24

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Team Mood Support is offering drop in meetings this holiday season. See the website for more information.

Evidence Grows of the Effectiveness of Rapid-Acting Brain Stimulation to Treat Bipolar Depression

The Difference Between Anger and 'Bipolar Anger' | bpHope.com

Love and Bipolar: How to Strengthen Your Relationship | bpHope.com

How Menopause Can Impact Bipolar Disorder Symptoms — and What to Do | bpHope.com

The Awkwardness of Aging With Bipolar Disorder | bpHope.com

Aging and Bipolar Disorder: Managing Symptoms as You Grow Older | bpHope.com

Does Bipolar Become Harder to Manage as We Grow Older? | bpHope.com

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In Health,

The DBSA NCA Web Team

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