Depression

DBSA Black Community Peer Support Groups

Hosted By
Michele B.
Monday, Apr 22, 2024 | 06:30pm - 07:30pm CDT
Free
Meeting Full
Zoom
About this meeting
DBSA has developed and nurtured the formation of online peer support groups specifically for Black individuals living with a mood disorder or who believe they may have a mood disorder. The groups, led by a Black peer facilitator, create a safe, culturally sensitive space for people to share stories, questions, and concerns.

About the host
I am a person with many years of lived experience with a mood disorder. I am a retired Human Resource Manager. I’m a Certified Peer Specialist, a long seasoned DBSA facilitator and a former DBSA Chapter President. I have completed Whole Health Action Management Training as well as Intensive Peer Support Training. Peer Support is my passion!
Motivation for help
I lived many years with a mood disorder and dealt with many life interruptions due to my mood disorder. I didn't have a full understanding of how I would go from a good place of wellness to being very unwell. About 15 years ago I completed my Wellness Recovery Action Plan and it gave me insight into my own pattern of unraveling. I now know the early warning signs to pay attention to in order to avoid crisis episodes. I would like to share lessons I've learned on my long recovery journey (failures and successes) and to assist peers in gaining the insight they need to avoid the life interruptions a mood disorder can bring.
Recent reviews
So sad to see you go, but I know you’ll be doing great things for the Black community in your new role. It’s been a true blessing having you as a supporter, a peer, and a mentor 🫂🥰😇
Sep 04, 2024
Excellent authentic sharing was encouraged by Michelle.
Aug 14, 2024
Michelle is a wealth of information and she doesnt lead the group,she participates from her personal lif experiences
Jul 17, 2024
Michele is professional, provides resources, balances different emotions well, inviting and supportive.
Jun 26, 2024
Empathetic, professional, knowledgeable peer support.
Jun 12, 2024
Michelle is absolutely wonderful.
May 21, 2024
Very poised and at ease. Although she was clear on her role as a "peer". her experience came through as a true supporter and facilitator. Space was provided and encouraged for all. She was much appreciated.
Feb 27, 2024
Michelle and Nicole have always made this space such a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone is able to feel nurtured, validated, and a bit more healed. I love this group, everyone who regularly attends, and look forward to continuing our healing journeys together. Thank you Michelle, Nicole
Feb 21, 2024
Vanessa was just great thank you!
Feb 17, 2024
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Attendees (17)
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading peer-focused national organization focused on depression and bipolar disorder. DBSA's peer-based, wellness-oriented, and empowering services and resources are available when people need them, where they need them, and how they need to receive them. This includes online and local support groups, audio and video casts, and printed materials distributed by DBSA, our chapters, and mental health care facilities across America.

DBSA online support groups provide people living with depression and bipolar disorder a place to share experiences, discuss coping skills, and offer hope to one another. DBSA support groups are peer-led, meaning they are facilitated by someone living with a mood disorder who has been trained and certified to guide others on their journey.

DBSA online support group meetings are peer-based self-help groups. In the DBSA context, a peer is a person with a mood disorder. Another distinction of peer is that we are not professionals - physicians and other mental health providers. We are here to assist, encourage, and enable each other to help ourselves.

To see all available meetings through DBSA, or to find alternatives if you are waitlisted for a group, visit https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/.

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