As a peer/patient run support group, we strive to bring compassion and strength to individuals suffering from mood disorders from a local level.

With our guest speaker program – professionals on the forefront of our illnesses and through the experience of our lives, we challenge the stigma and negativity that we have all experienced while bringing renewed insight into our illnesses with positivity and encouragement.

With the support of our parent organization, the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, and affiliates, we provide materials, resources, and hope to help each of us manage our illnesses.

If you are a family member or loved one of someone with a mood disorder and are in need of support, please visit our sister site, DBSANCA-family.org for information and meeting times. 

To download list of other DBSA support groups in the DC, MD, VA metro area please click here here. 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Upcoming... 

September 10-14, 2008
DBSA 2008 National Conference:
The Power of Peers
DBSA offers a unique peer-centered perspective for individuals living with depression or bipolar disorder as well as for family members or health care providers looking for ways to best help their loved-ones, patients or clients by partnering with them on their path to recovery. Conference will be held in Norfolk, Virginia.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Teach In and Speak Out for Mental Health in DC
Event focused on consumer empowerment. Details to come. Save the Date flyer. Event is 9am-4:30pm.and free at the McLendon Center, 1313 New York Avenue , NW Washington DC. To register: dcteachin@gmail.com or 202.236.7717

Thursday, September 18, 2008

 DBSA NCA speaker program at the George Washington Unversity Hospital

William B. Lawson, MD, PHD

Professor and Chair, Howard University College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry

Distinguished Fellow: American Psychiatric Assocition

Member: National  DBSA Scientific Advisory Board

Title: "Depression and Public Health"

Ongoing
George Washington University
Mood Disorders Program
The MFA Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences offers a program of comprehensive evaluation and treatment that treats each patient as a unique individual and addresses all aspects of his or her life inclding their physical health, emotional functioning, roles played within his or her family, the quality of relationships, and the ability to work at full potential....

Ongoing
Revolution Online College Mental Health Fair

View the full calendar for DBSA NCA support group meetings and other local area events regarding mood disorders.

To submit your related event, please email moira@dbsanca.org.