Get Involved

You can get involved and make a real difference, not only in your own life, but in the lives of others. By getting involved you can do something that makes a tremendous difference in providing hope, help and support to those living with bipolar disorder and depression.

There are many ways to get involved. For example, you can:

• Join or start a local DBSA chapter. There are approximately 1000 DBSA support groups nationwide, all started and operated by volunteers and people living with bipolar disorder or depression.
• Register for DBSA’s speakers’ bureau. Help educate people about bipolar disorder and depression by serving as a source for the media or speaking to groups and organizations.
• Talk to us. By frequently participating in DBSA’s online surveys, you can help us better understand the needs of patients, families and other stakeholder groups. As a result, we can work more effectively on your behalf.
• Become an advocate. Help eliminate stigma and improve access and treatment, in your local community and nationwide.
• Volunteer. You can find links to volunteer resources with DBSA and other organizations by clicking on the volunteer link.
• Donate. No gift is too small. All gifts are tax deductible.

Those are just a few of the ways that you can help DBSA fulfill its mission.  Just remember to do something. It’s not just about helping others, it’s about helping and empowering yourself.

page created: May 2, 2006

page updated: July 18, 2006