Find support from others living with depression or bipolar disorder in one of DBSA’s online or in-person identity-focused support groups. Designed to be welcoming and supportive spaces, these groups offer participants the chance to discuss shared experiences and find community with others walking a similar path to wellness.

Family & Friends Support Group

DBSA Louisville Chapter, KY
Contact 1:
Travis
travis@dbsalouisville.org
Contact 2:
Cy
cy@dbsalouisville.org

In-person:

Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. ET - 8:30 p.m. ET.

Online:

Wednesdays on Zoom from 7:30 p.m. ET - 8:30 p.m. ET. Zoom is open to peers nationwide.

Please contact info@dbsalouisville.org for more information.

LGBTQ+ Support Group

DBSA Louisville Chapter, KY
Contact 1:
Travis (Chapter President)
travis@dbsalouisville.org
Contact 2:
Cy (Chapter Vice President & LGBTQ+ Leader)
cy@dbsalouisville.org

This chapter offers LGBTQ+ focused support groups on Wednesdays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

In-person:

1st & 3rd Wednesdays

Online:

2nd & 4th Wednesdays on Zoom at 6:00 p.m. ET. Zoom is open to peers nationwide.

Please contact cy@dbsalouisville.org for more information.

Co-Occurring - ONLINE

Online, NA

DBSA is pausing its Co-Occurring online support group meetings in 2024. As an alternative, we encourage you to explore the SMART Recovery Program.

DBSA Rural Community Peer Support Group

Online - a DBSA support group hosted on HeyPeers, NA

This group is online and open to peers nationwide. To register, create an account with HeyPeers.

DBSA's Rural Community Peer Support Group is for peers with a mood disorder living in rural communities.

This group meets weekly on Monday evenings.

True Colors: An LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Space

DBSA California Chapter, CA

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

Meetings will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. PT every Thursday except the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Please contact the email listed for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, or use the website link to register.

DBSA Tennessee State Chapter

All of Tennessee, TN

This chapter offers both in-person and online support groups. 

In-person:

The Bellevue Support Group meets every Monday at 6:30 PM CT and every Friday at 12:30 PM CT.

The Knoxville Support Group meets every 2 weeks on Thursdays at 6:30 PM ET

The Chattanooga Pendulums Support Group meets every Thursday at 6:30 PM ET.

The Hub City Jackson Support Group is currently in transition.

The Franklin Support Group meets every Friday at 6:30 PM CT.

The Memphis Support Group meets every Tuesday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM CT.

Online:

This chapter offers online support groups to peers in the area on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

The Monday night Belleview group has a zoom option.

The All Peers Zoom Meeting meets every Thursday at 6:30 PM.

The Thursday night Chattanooga Pendulums group has a Zoom option.

Cultural & Identity:

The Kingwood Faith-Based Support Group meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 PM CT.

The LGBTQ+ Online Support Group meets on the first, third, and sometimes fifth Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 PM CT.

The Women's Online Support Group meets every Wednesday at 6:00 PM CT.

Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

LGBTQIA+ Support Group

DBSA National Capital Area Chapter, DC
Contact:
Stephanie
240-316-4345

This is a support group of the National Capital Area Chapter, and is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration. 

Peers & Family/Loved Ones Support Group

DBSA Dallas Chapter, TX
Contact 1:
DBSA Dallas Informational Line
(817) 654-7100
Contact 2:
Carol
(214) 502-5496

These groups are online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

Pathway to Recovery Support Group. Occurs every Monday 2:00 pm CT.

Peers & Loved Ones Support Group. Occurs every Wednesday 5:00 pm CT.

Peers & Family Support Group. Occurs 2nd Thursday 7:00 pm CT.

Peers & Loved Ones Support Group. Occurs every Saturday except the 2nd 7:00 pm CT.

Please contact facilitator for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Healthcare Professionals Support Group

DBSA Portland Chapter, OR
Contact:
Midnyte or Carol
dbsa.healthcare.professionals@gmail.com

This group is online and open to all healthcare professionals or trainees with bipolar, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, or any other self-identified mental health condition.

Saturday at 10:00 a.m. PT.

This is a support group of the DBSA Portland Chapter. Please visit their website or email dbsa.healthcare.professionals@gmail.com for more information.

Men's Support Group

DBSA Tennessee State Chapter, TN
Contact:
Mike
(432) 488-1928

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. CST.

Please contact facilitator for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

 

LGBTQ+ Support Group

DBSA Portland Chapter, OR
Contact:
For meeting information please visit their website for more information.

This group is both online and in-person for all peers who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Online:

Every Monday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PT.

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

In-Person:

1st Monday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PT.

This is a support group of the DBSA Portland Chapter. Please visit their website for more information. 

DBSA Delaware County Young Adults Support Group

DBSA Delaware County Chapter, PA
Contact 1:
Anna@dbsadelco.org
Contact 2:
Caroline@dbsadelco.org

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. ET, via Zoom.

Please contact facilitators for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Spanish Support Group for Peers & Family

DBSA Dallas Chapter, TX
Contact 1:
DBSA Dallas Informational Line
(817) 654-7100
Contact 2:
Carol
(214) 502-5496

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

Meetings occur on 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m. CT.

Please contact facilitator for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Women's Support Group

DBSA Tennessee State Chapter, TN
Contact:
Uta
931-219-7583

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

Meetings occur on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. CST.

Please contact facilitator for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

 

Davis/Weber Counties Support Group

DBSA Southwest Regional Chapter, UT
Contact:
Bob
(801) 628-4881

This support group has in-person and online meetings open to peers nationwide.

In-person:

Meetings occur in Layton on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 P.M.

Online:

Meetings occur on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 P.M.

Please contact facilitators for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Family & Friends Support Group

DBSA Metro Detroit Chapter - Michigan State Chapter, MI
Contact:
Johannah Nicolia-Adkins
313-974-4487

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

This group meets weekly on Sundays.

DBSA's Family & Friends Support Group is for family & friends of individuals living with a mood disorder.

Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration. 

Young Adults (18-25) Support Group

DBSA Dallas Chapter, TX
Contact 1:
DBSA Dallas Informational Line
(817) 654-7100
Contact 2:
Carol
(214) 502-5496

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

Meetings occur every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. CT.

Please contact facilitator for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

LGBTQ+ Support Group

DBSA Tennessee State Chapter, TN
Contact:
Cecelia
615-830-6080

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at 3:00 p.m. CST.

Please contact facilitator for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Women's Support Group for Peers & Family

DBSA Dallas Chapter, TX
Contact 1:
DBSA Dallas Informational Line
(817) 654-7100
Contact 2:
Carol
(214) 502-5496

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

Meetings occur every 2nd & 4th Monday at 7:00 p.m. CT.

Please contact facilitator for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Working & Coping Support Group

DBSA Boston Chapter, MA
Contact:
Mary
(617) 855-2795

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Young Adults Support Group (18-35)

DBSA Boston Chapter, MA
Contact:
Mary
(617) 855-2795

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Family & Friends Support Group

DBSA Boston Chapter, MA
Contact:
Mary
(617) 855-2795

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Young Adults Support Group

DBSA Auburn-Grass Valley Chapter, CA
Contact:
Jason
DBSAAubGV@gmail.com

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Meetings occur on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. PT.

Please contact Jason for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

LGBTQIA+ Support Group

DBSA Colorado Springs, CO
Contact:
Holland Stevenson
(719) 477-1515

This group is online and open to peers nationwide. 

Online:

This group meets on Sundays at 4:00 p.m. MT.

Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

 

LGBTQIA+ Support Group

DBSA re:MIND Chapter, TX
Contact:
Main Office Line
(713) 600-1131

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

Meetings occur on Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. CT and Sundays at 7:00 p.m. CT.

Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Veterans Support Group

DBSA Arlington Heights Chapter , IL
Contact:
Matt
(847) 312-6796

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.

Please contact Matt for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

DBSA MDSG New York Chapter

New York, NY

This group offers only online support. 

Online:

This chapter offers online support groups to peers in the area on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Cultural & Identity:

This chapter also offers cultural & identity focused support groups. More information is available on the individual listings.

Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Family & Friends Support Group

DBSA MDSG New York Chapter, NY

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

Meetings occur every week from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET.

Please contact the facilitator for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

BIPOC Support Group

DBSA MDSG New York Chapter, NY

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

Meetings occur every other Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET.

Please contact the facilitator for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Queer Moods Group

DBSA MDSG New York Chapter, NY

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

Meetings occur every other Monday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET.

Please contact the facilitator for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

LGBTQA+ Support Group

DBSA Northridge CA Chapter, CA
Contact:
Information Line
(818) 850-3272

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

This group meets Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PT.

Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Women's Support Group

DBSA Northridge CA Chapter, CA
Contact:
Information Line
(818) 850-3272

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PT.

Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Men's Support Group

DBSA Northridge CA Chapter, CA
Contact:
Information Line
(818) 850-3272

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PT.

Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Military Veterans Support Group

DBSA Northridge CA Chapter, CA
Contact:
Information Line
(818) 850-3272

This group is both in-person and online for peers nationwide.

In-person:

Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Online:

Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PT.

Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

Black Community Support Group

DBSA Northridge CA Chapter, CA
Contact:
Information Line
(818) 850-3272

This group is online and open to peers nationwide.

Online:

This group meets on Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. PT.

Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.

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