DBSA is known for its peer led support groups helping persons living with mood disorders, and their loved ones, improve their lives. But were you aware of DBSA speciality groups that support participants’ cultural or identity needs? Many of which are available online?

During times when marginalized communities are subject to racism, homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of non-acceptance it is important that individuals dealing with depression and/or bipolar disorder have safe places where they can go to receive support.  DBSA’s Culture and Identity support groups are designed to be welcoming and supportive spaces, offering participants the chance to discuss shared experiences and find community with others walking a similar path to wellness. For more information visit https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/cifgroups/

We are pleased to announce our Sussex County meetings will expand to an additional location. Starting March 13, 2025, we will meet at the Montague Grange, 280 River Road, Montague, on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Meetings will run from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Please contact Lisa at lmauriello11@gmail.com for information.

This meeting is in addition to the weekly meeting at the Sussex County Library, Franklin Branch at 103 Main St., Franklin. That meeting is on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. You may reach out to Stacy at 973-670-9080 or staceylynnmanning@gmail.com for information on that meeting.

The DBSA Hope & Cope Support Group has been formed as a support group affiliated with the DBSA national organization. The support group is pleased to offer virtual support group meetings to our community on Thursday evenings. The inaugural meeting was held on Thursday, September 10, 2020.

The DBSA Hope & Cope Support Group is affiliated through the DBSA Morristownarea chapter.  The chapter has long held Tuesday evening support group meetings, virtually since the onset of the pandemic, and a monthly lecture series. For more information please visit the chapter’s web page

Revised September 17, 2022 to update the group’s name . Formed as the DBSA Hope & Cope Network Support Group, it is now the DBSA Hope & Cope Support Group.

Originally published September 15, 2020, the article was rewritten because the support group’s association changed to DBSA Morristownarea as of November 2021. The group is no longer associated with DBSA Succasunna.