Become a Friend of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Why Give to DBSA?

At DBSA we help people every day. Every dollar makes a difference. Read how DBSA has improved the lives of these individuals.

Where Does Your Money Go?

We assist nearly 5 million people each year just like you! We do this for less than 75 cents per person, but times are tough and we need your help to ensure that we're here when you need us most. Your donation of $500, $50 or even $20 means so much.

Individual Gifts General Gift Your gift today will help more than 23 million Americans who suffer from mood disorders each year. Please consider donating in honor of someone today! Recurring Gift Support DBSA each month in just a few easy steps! Through this program, funds are automatically transferred once a month from your checking account to DBSA, or the funds are charged to your credit card account accordingly. Matching Gift If you would like to double the impact of your gift, ask your HR department about their matching gifts program. Many companies will match your gift or your spouse’s gift to charity, even if you are retired.

Tributes & Memorials FEATURED TRIBUTE: Gabriel Stephen Incandela   Donate now to this fund. Tribute Tribute gifts are gifts made in honor of a special person or occasion, or in memory of a deceased family member, friend or coworker. They are a wonderful way to provide education and support to those living with depression and bipolar disorder while honoring or remembering your loved one. You can create a tribute web page and donation center in honor or memorial of a friend or loved one. On this page you can share special reflections, set a goal and track your progress. Guests can also leave messages of support. View a list of all DBSA tribute pages. Create a tribute page.

Planned & Estate Gifts Estate Planning It’s no secret that your goodwill helps DBSA create and maintain programs that make the future brighter for the millions of Americans living with mood disorders. And one way to share your goodwill is through planned giving. Find out about all the easy ways to give the gifts of recovery, education and support to those with depression and bipolar disorder. This new, user-friendly section of our website walks you through everything you need to know about planned giving. By designating DBSA as a recipient of your planned gift, you become a member of the Dr. Jan Fawcett Heritage Society, named after DBSA’s founder, a prominent psychiatrist and researcher. But more importantly, you give others the possibility of a future full of hope. Learn more.

Special Funds FEATURED FUND: Marc "Davka" de Groot Fund    Marc, “Davka”, was a multifaceted person who lost his life to bipolar disorder on August 8, 2004.  Purpose of the fund: To raise awareness of mood disorders in the workplace and to educate the existence of mood disorders throughout educational institutions around the country. Donate now to this fund. Learn more about Davka. Davka Products. -------------------------- View all DBSA Special Funds.

Give the Gift of DBSA!
What better way to make someone feel special than by helping others in their name? A gift donation to DBSA will help provide education and support to millions of people, and it’s a perfect way to celebrate any occasion. For a minimum $25.00 donation per gift, we will send the recipient one of our signature quilt note cards announcing your thoughtful donation.

Samples of "Give the Gift of DBSA" Note Cards

 

page created: May 19, 2006

page updated: February 20, 2008