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Mission: to improve the lives of people with mood disorders through support, education and outreach
Motto: We’ve been there. We can help.
Overview
501(c)3 non-profit under a group exemption from the national DBSA
serves approx 4000 people per year at the VA
started 21 years ago under the direction of Dr. John Kelsoe
Advised by Drs. John Kelsoe, Eric Raimo and Colin Depp
Peer led - all facilitators trained We are not therapists, doctors or mandated reporters.
Programs & Services
Free Peer-led Support Groups - consumer and family & friends
Social Events
Lecture Series
Lending Library
Free help with SSI & SSDI
Very active Facebook community
Outreach
Give Back Program
MoodBoost
Emergency Help with bus passes & food
Preferred Providers List
Resource CD
Court or volunteer letters, court-mandated group signatures
Population
Depression, Bipolar, Schizoaffective
Dual Diagnosis
Anxiety/PTSD, personality disorders
Family & Friends of people with mood disorders
Age 15+, no children
Requirements - not aggressive during group, follow the guidelines, understand what's going on and benefit from the group
Benefits of DBSA San Diego groups:
You are not alone
Safe place to share & make connections
Reduced social isolation
Develop a sense of belonging
Chances to help out, volunteer or join the board.
Special group for friends & family
Ongoing support
Participation in a DBSA peer to peer
support group improved treatment
compliance by almost 86% and
reduced inpatient hospitalization.
(DBSA, 1999)
Locations
VA Hospital - La Jolla
El Cajon
El Cajon - Family & Friends of Teens
Del Mar
Rancho Bernardo
Escondido
Ramona
Other chapters in San Diego—Hillcrest, Vista, Temecula
Most up to date list can always be found here http://dbsasandiego.org/resources/dbsa-san-diego-county-groups.pdf
Contact Info
Email: [email protected]
Info Line: 858-444-6776
Website: www.dbsasandiego.org
Address: DBSA San Diego PO Box 12774 La Jolla, CA 92039
Main DBSA San Diego location
Mondays & Thursdays 6-8pm
6/2013
Funding
passing the bag, donations
grant
fiscal partnership
All volunteer—no paid employees
For info on donating visit http://dbsasandiego.org/donate.html
