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We Support a Healthier Future - Healthy People 2020

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - DBSA

Organization URL(s)

info@dbsalliance.org
www.DBSAlliance.org

Other Contact Information

730 North Franklin
Suite 501
Chicago, IL 60610-7204

800-826-3632 (Voice - Toll-free)
312-642-0049 (Voice)
312-642-7243 (FAX)

Description

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is a non-profit, patient-directed organization founded to provide personal support and direct services to patients with depression or manic depression and their families. DBSA offers a toll-free information and referral line, has more than 1,000 patient-run support groups throughout th U.S. and Canada, and reaches nearly five million people through educational materials and programs, exhibit materials, and media activities. An annual conference is held to provide for communication between local chapters, general members, and the DBSA.

Online Resources

Find Support: Depression and Bipolar Disorder
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=support_findsupportlanding
Finding a Mental Health Professional
http://www.dbsalliance.org/pdfs/finding.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions About Depression and Bipolar Disorder
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=FAQ
Screening for Depression
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_depressionscreener

Print Resources

DBSA Newsletter, quarterly--includes timely articles on depression-related illnesses and DBSA news updates.