Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – Richmond (Richmond, VA)
About DBSA Richmond
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Richmond chapter provides peer-led support groups for individuals living with depression, bipolar disorder, and related mood disorders in the greater Richmond area. DBSA groups offer a supportive, judgment-free environment where people with shared experiences discuss coping strategies, medication management, and daily life with mood disorders. Groups are facilitated by trained peers who personally live with these conditions.
What Groups Are Offered?
DBSA Richmond offers regular peer-led support group meetings where participants share experiences, discuss what has helped in their recovery, and encourage one another. Topics include managing symptoms, medication experiences, workplace challenges, relationship impacts, and strategies for maintaining stability. The group follows the DBSA model of open, supportive discussion guided by trained peer facilitators.
Who Can Join?
DBSA groups are open to any adult living with depression, bipolar disorder, or a related mood disorder. No diagnosis, referral, or insurance is required. You do not need to be in treatment to attend—DBSA groups complement professional care but do not replace it.
Meeting Schedule & Location
The Richmond chapter meets regularly at a community location in the Richmond area. Check the DBSA national website group finder or contact the chapter for current meeting day, time, and location. Both in-person meetings are the primary format.
Contact Information
- Phone: (804) 874-8516
- Website: dbsalliance.org
- Location: Richmond, VA
What to Expect
DBSA groups are welcoming, confidential gatherings led by peers who understand mood disorders from personal experience. Meetings typically last 60–90 minutes with structured sharing time. There is no pressure to share—listening is always welcome. The atmosphere is supportive, non-clinical, and focused on living well with mood disorders.
Cost & Confidentiality
All DBSA support groups are free of charge. Confidentiality is a core principle—what is shared in the group stays in the group. DBSA does not keep records of attendance or share participant information.