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DBSA California is a non-profit serving individuals with depression and bipolar, advocating for legislative change, and providing help to those affected by mood disorders. Here you will find state-wide support group listings, links to resources and websites,  information on managing symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder, links to books and other suggested reading materials, newsletter PDF files, symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder, information about our annual conference and more to assist you in your recovery process. 

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DBSA California is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We rely on support from individuals to help fund the events, activities, and resources to help people in recovery from Bipolar and Depression. Donating is quick and easy, click on the button below to make a donation today! 

 

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Peer Stories

There Are Benefits to Bipolar Disorder

By: Kristin Colino

“I’m here… because I have lived a life protected from pre-existing conditions that would prevent my health care coverage. I’m here… because I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when I was 20. I’m here… to answer the question, “What does life look like after being diagnosed with a mental health condition?”

When my brain started to malfunction, I was still in high school. I was a straight-A student, who was at risk of not graduating. I didn’t know why, but I was mentally unable to do the work. I felt like a gigantic failure…”Read More

Growing up, I had no idea what mental health was. I grew up in a devout Christian family and Jamaican-American household with not one but two Jamaican parents.

At home, we didn’t talk about our feelings, and to me, the words “mental health” meant you were crazy…..Read More

Abraham Sculley

I paused to collect my thoughts for a few minutes, but when the sun started going down, I realized I’d been sitting there for six hours. During that time, I struggled to remember what had just happened in the meeting, but the more I tried to remember, the more memories of things that couldn’t possibly have happened started to fill my brain. Memories of things like seeing people die, of being sued, of being interviewed on CNN.e…..Read More

Sally Littlefield

By the time of my 17th birthday, I had been diagnosed with major depressive disorder and anxiety, placed on two antidepressant medications, and was sent to local psychiatric hospitals four different times. At this point, my brain became convinced that suicide was a viable solution for my life…..Read More

Greg Vogt

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FREE CA Support Groups

“Knowing that I wasn’t going through this alone . . . that was
my first breakthrough.” –DBSA support group participant

DBSA support groups were named “Best Specialized Support Groups” by Healthline and
“Best Overall” by PsychCentral.

During the COVID-19 health crisis, DBSA support groups are not meeting in person. Many groups are using
online meeting tools, social media, email, and other channels to keep people and families connected to the
resources they need.
DBSA offers both in-person and online support groups to help you find support near you. Take the next step
toward wellness for yourself or someone you love.

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California Groups on ZOOM

We have all new online Zoom support groups. There are both evening and afternoon times available throughout the week to fit all schedules.

Click Here to register one time and immediately receive the latest Zoom links by email within a few minutes to attend our meetings. All of our meetings are peer support groups led by a trained peer support group facilitator.

To find a support group in another state click here.

For more information, contact us at  Support Group Help

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