About Us

This is the website for the DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE- Support Groups Our sole purpose, and reason for being, is to help those with Depression and Bipolar Disorder. We are people helping other people who suffer from these diseases.

We have cooperation from the The Depression and Bi-Polar Support Alliance (DBSA) based out of Chicago .

We have no hidden program, nothing to sell, nothing to advertise. You will not be obligated to pay dues or membership fees. These are free support groups. Should you want to make a donation that money would use for group literature and other expenses.

The Value of DBSA Support Groups

DBSA support groups provide the kind of sharing and caring that is crucial for a lifetime of wellness.

DBSA support groups:

  • Give you the opportunity to reach out to others and benefit from the experience of those who have “been there.”
  • Motivate you to follow your treatment plan.
  • Help you understand that a mood disorder does not define who you are.
  • Help you rediscover strengths and humor you may have thought you had lost.
  • Provide a forum for mutual acceptance, understanding and self-discovery.

Remember, support groups are not a substitute for professional care. DBSA chapters and support groups do not endorse or recommend the use of any specific treatment or medication. For advice about specific treatment or medication, individuals should consult their physicians and/or mental health professionals.

Our goals as a DBSA Chapter are :

  • Help people successfully manage their disorder.
  • Provide emotional support and the wisdom of experience to patients, families and friends.
  • Build self-esteem and empower participants to actively improve their life, and the lives of others affected by depression or bipolar disorder.
  • Eliminate discrimination and stigma related to depression and bipolar disorder.
  • Reach all individuals in the community affected by depression or bipolar disorder with opportunities for support and empowerment.
  • Educate chapter participants and the public-through programs and resources-about mood disorders.
  • Help participants rediscover strength and humor they may have felt they lost.

We are not health care professionals, nor are we a crisis center (we can and will provide information about crisis services to those in need). We do not advocate a particular treatment or service provider. Each of us is the authority on what we need.

Remember, together we know more than one of us alone!

This site is for educational purposes only and is not to replace the advice of a healthcare professional

Information on this web site is not meant to take the place of advice from a qualified health professional. While this information can help you gain a greater understanding of depression and bipolar disorder, it cannot provide a diagnosis or treatment. You are encouraged to share this information with your doctor, therapist/counselor, family members and friends.

Unbiased Information
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE-Adult Support Group d oes not endorse or recommend the use of any specific treatment or medication for depression or bipolar disorder. We believe in the importance of patient empowerment, working as equal partners with health care providers and seeking a treatment plan that is uniquely effective for each person. For advice about specific treatments or medications, individuals should consult their physicians and/or mental health professionals.

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE-Adult Support Group is not affiliated with Transitional Living Services of Onondaga Co and Eastwood Community Center. They are donating the space which we appreciate.