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
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.
DBSA Pacific NW Regional Chapter
DBSA Pacific NW Regional Chapter encompasses the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington and Wyoming. Please check the respective state tabs to see what support groups are offered in each state.
This group offers only online support.
Online:
Whatcom offers a Peer Support Group and a Friend and Family Support group on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. PT.
Seattle offers a Peer Support Group and a Friend and Family Support group on the 2nd and the 4th Thursday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. PT.
Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.
Peers & Family/Loved Ones Support Group
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.
Peers and Family & Friends
This group is online and open to peers in the area.
Online:
Meetings occur on Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.
Family & Friends Support Group
This group is online and open to peers in the area.
Online:
Meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.
Family & Friends Support Group
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.
Family & Friends Support Group
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
This group is in-person and open to peers in the area.
In-person:
This group meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.
Family & Friends Support Group
This group is online and open to peers in the area.
Online:
Meetings occur on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Please contact Pat for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.
Family & Friends Support Group
This group is both online and in-person for peers in the area.
Online:
Meetings occur Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
In-person:
Meetings occur the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.
Family & Friends Support Group
This group is online and open to peers in the Arlington Heights area.
Online:
Meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 7:00 p.m.
Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.
DBSA MDSG New York Chapter
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
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.
Family & Friends Support Group
This group is both online and in-person for peers in the area.
Online:
This group meets on Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
In-person:
This group meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.
Family & Friends Support Group
This group is online and open to peers in the area.
Online:
This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.
Family & Friends Support Group
This group is online and open to peers in the area.
Online:
This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 6:45 p.m.
Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.
Asian American/Pacific Islanders & Friends Support Group
This group is online and open to peers in the area.
Online:
This group meets on Saturdays at 1 p.m. PST.
Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.
DBSA South Orange County Chapter
This group offers online support to peers in the area.
Online:
This chapter offers online support at 7:00 PM PT on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Please visit their website for more information on meeting dates, times, locations, and registration.
View Support Groups
- Young Adults
- Online
- Asian American Community
- Black Community
- Spanish Speaking Community
- Rural Community
- LGBTQ+ Community
- Occupation Specific Community
- Gender Only Community
- Veterans Community
- Co-Occurring Disorder
- Family and Friends
- Age Specific Community
- Faith Based Community
This directory is published for confidential use by DBSA constituents. No part of this directory may be stored or reproduced electronically or printed (with the exception of printing individual pages listing support groups in your area) without prior permission of DBSA. Information in this directory may not be used for solicitation purposes.
Can’t find a support group in your area? Consider starting a DBSA Support Group!