DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) – Mississippi
About This Group
DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) offers free, peer-led support groups for individuals living with depression and bipolar disorder throughout Mississippi. DBSA groups provide a safe, welcoming space where participants can share experiences, learn coping strategies, and find encouragement from others who understand the challenges of mood disorders. Groups follow a structured format developed by DBSA national, combining peer support with psychoeducation about managing depression and bipolar disorder.
What to Expect
DBSA support groups are led by trained peer facilitators who themselves live with mood disorders. Meetings typically last 60 to 90 minutes and follow a structured format that includes check-ins, topic discussions, and sharing time. Topics may include medication management, coping strategies, relationship challenges, workplace issues, and wellness planning. Groups are not therapy sessions but rather peer-to-peer support environments. Both in-person and virtual meeting options are available depending on the chapter. New members are welcome at any time without prior registration.
About DBSA
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is a national organization that provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders. Founded in 1985, DBSA operates hundreds of peer-led support groups across the United States, including chapters in Mississippi. DBSA is governed by a scientific advisory board of leading researchers and clinicians in the field of mood disorders.
Meeting Details
Format: In-person and virtual peer-led support groups
Schedule: Varies by chapter; visit the DBSA website to find meeting times for Mississippi groups
Location: Multiple locations across Mississippi and virtual options available
Who This Group Is For
DBSA groups are open to anyone living with depression, bipolar disorder, or related mood disorders, as well as their friends and family members. There are no age restrictions, though most participants are adults. Separate groups for family and friends may be available at some chapters. No diagnosis or referral is required to attend.
Contact Information
Phone: (800) 826-3632 (DBSA National)
Website: dbsalliance.org
Email: info@dbsalliance.org
Additional Information
Cost: Free
Registration: No registration required; new members are welcome to attend any meeting
Confidentiality: All DBSA groups follow strict confidentiality guidelines. What is shared in the group stays in the group.
This listing is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Please contact DBSA directly or visit their website to verify current meeting times and locations in Mississippi.