Regular Support Group Meetings-
Every Monday at 6:45pm to 8:15pm
Every Saturday at 1:30pm to 3:00pm
For more information call 415-995-4792, email: dbsasf@gmail.com.
Meetings are held in Conference Room B or C on the lower
level of St. Francis Hospital.
Young Adults Support Group- for
18 to 35 year old people
On the first and third Monday of each month at 6:45pm to
8:15pm.
For more information contact Harry at 650-430-2909,
email: dbsasf@gmail.com.
Meetings are held in Conference Room B or C on the lower
level of St. Francis Hospital.
Friends And Family Support Group-
The first and third Monday of each month at 6:45pm to
8:15pm.
For more information contact Jane at 415-519-0171, email:
jane.norbeck@yahoo.com;
or Harry at 650-430-2909, email: dbsasf@gmail.com.
Meetings are held in the Weyerhauser room on the 2nd
floor of St. Francis Hospital.
Take the main elevator to the 2nd floor. Take a right and then another
right. This will lead to the
Weyerhauser room.
St.
Francis Hospital is located at 900 Hyde St. between Pine and Bush in San
Francisco.
Meetings are on a drop in basis and are open to peers,
please note we
do not allow observers. You do not need to be a member to attend, however
memberships are $20.00 a year and you are encouraged to join and support the
organization. Please make checks payable to DBSASF and include your name,
address, phone number, and email address. All information is held in
strict confidence and at no time will it be shared with, sold, or rented to
other organizations.
Guidelines of DBSASF Support Group meetings:
1. Support Group meetings are safe and non-confrontational. Be courteous. Only one person speaks at
a time.
2. Consult your doctor before making medication or therapy changes.
3. Everything that is said in the meetings is kept confidential. We don't gossip
about meetings, or share personal information with others outside of the group.
4. We encourage members to call others when needing or seeking support
during the week. However, social interaction outside of meetings is voluntary.
Exchanging personal contact information (phone numbers, email addresses, etc.)
is not officially part of our support group meetings.
5. If an attendee violates the guidelines, or is deemed offensive or
threatening in action or person by the facilitator, the attendee may be asked
to leave.
6. A $1 meeting donation is requested. Additionally, annual membership in the DBSASF is $20. These contributions fund our
participation in the Community Access Ticket Service [CATS], (through which we receive FREE entry to a variety of shows,
museums, concerts, etc.), the Holiday Party, Summer Picnic; and honorariums for
guest speakers. Both the meeting
donation and the yearly membership are completely voluntary. The facilitator will accept whatever
you choose to give at the end of the meeting.
7. Be sure to enquire about
upcoming CATS
events. If you would like to be
included in event invitations, please give your email address to the
facilitator.
8. Support the facilitator.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance San Francisco was
started to empower people with mood disorders, and their friends and family
members, through peer support, education, and advocacy. We welcome all who live
with mood disorders, or who love someone with a mood disorder, regardless of
age, race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental
disability, or income.
DBSASF was founded in 1990 and is the San Francisco
chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (www.dbsalliance.org). DBSA was founded
in 1986 and is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to educate
patients, families, professionals and the public concerning the nature of
depression and bipolar illness as medical diseases; to foster self-help for
patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve the
availability and quality of help and support; and to advocate for research
toward the elimination of these illnesses.
Mission Statement
We exist to support, empower and advocate for people with
mood disorders and their family and friends through education, information, and
peer support groups in a way that is sensitive and responsive to their needs,
so that every person has a safe, caring environment, thus enhancing the quality
of life for all.
Education
DBSASF sponsors educational programs tailored to the
needs of individuals with mood disorders. Topics include the Americans with
Disabilities Act, patients' rights issues, and the latest in medication,
therapy and research.
Social Events
DBSASF sponsors social events for members, such as a
summer picnic and annual winter holiday party. Using donated tickets, DBSASF
also organizes member outings to local sports, music, art, and other events.
Donations
Any and all donations are greatly appreciated and put to
good use!
Please note: DBSASF is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) California
corporation. All donations are deductible based on federal IRS and state
Franchise Tax Board regulations. Please consult your tax advisor for more
details. All information is held in strict confidence and at no time will
it be shared with, sold, or rented to other organizations.
Contact
Phone:
415-995-4792
Address:
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance SF
c/o St. Francis Hospital 3rd Floor
900 Hyde St.
San Francisco, CA 94109