Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - DBSA
Organization URL(s)
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 organization founded to provide personal support and direct services to patients with depression or manic depression and their families. Currently DBSA has more than 800 support groups throughout th U.S. and Canada. DBSA's services include public education on depressive illness, distribution of literature , and support and promotion of research. A library includes audio and video programs. DBSA holds an annual conference to provide for communication between local chapters, general members, and the DBSA.
Online Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions About Depression and Bipolar Disorder
http://www.dbsalliance.org/FAQs.html - Support Groups and Chapters-Depresion and Bipolar Support Alliance
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=support_findsupportlanding
Print Resources
DBSA Newsletter, quarterly--includes timely articles on depression-related illnesses and DBSA news updates.