Your IMPACT
DBSA is a trusted source, known for our supportive community that uplifts peers – individuals living with mood disorders. We provide hope for peers by continually elevating the peer voice and expanding our resources, ensuring that every peer knows they are not alone.
One in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and nearly 40% of these cases involve bipolar disorder or depression. These conditions have a ripple effect, impacting all areas of an individual’s life, including their work, physical health, substance use, and personal relationships.
By investing in DBSA, you are giving peers a voice through:
Support Groups. Both in-person and online support groups provide peers and their loved ones with a safe, welcoming space to share experiences, discuss coping skills, and offer each other hope.
Peer Specialist Training. A Peer Specialist is a professional with lived mental health experience who is trained and certified to provide support, guidance, and encouragement to others on their wellness journey.
Awareness & Advocacy. We champion personal advocacy and seek opportunities to position peers at the forefront of determining needs and best practices for mental health services. We raise awareness about depression, bipolar disorder, and the complexities that accompany these conditions.
