Topic Contents
- DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)
- Depressed Anonymous
- Postpartum Support International
- Dep-Anon
- Abraham Low Self-Help Systems
- Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
- Conduct Disorders Parent Message Board
- GROW in America
- Schizoaffective.org
- Emotions Anonymous
- Support4Hope
- Anxiety Social Net
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DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)
National. 300+ affiliated groups. Founded 1986. Mutual support and information for persons with depression and bipolar disorder and their families. Provides education on the nature of depressive illnesses. Advocacy for research and improved access to care. Scheduled online support group meetings (Mon., Tues. and Wed.), annual conference, guidelines for developing support groups and quarterly newsletter. Face-to-face support group listings on website.
Write:
730 N. Franklin St.
Suite 501
Chicago, IL 60610
Voice: 1-800-826-3632 or 312-642-0049 (Mon.-Fri., 8:30am-5pm CST)
Fax: 312-642-7243
Website: http://www.dbsalliance.org
Verified: 2/21/2012
Depressed Anonymous
International. 50 affiliated groups. Founded 1985. 12-Step. Program to help depressed persons believe and hope they can feel better. Newsletter, phone support, workshops, conferences, seminars, information and referrals. Information packet and assistance starting a similar group available.
Write:
Depressed Anonymous
Box 17414
Louisville, KY 40217
Voice: Hugh 502-569-1989
Website: http://www.depressedanon.com
E-mail: depanon@netpenny.net
Verified: 3/2/2012
Postpartum Support International
(BILINGUAL) International. 600+ members; support networks in 48 states and 25 countries. Founded 1987. Goal is to increase the awareness of the emotional changes women often experience during pregnancy and after the birth of a baby. Information on diagnosis and treatment of postpartum depression. Provides education, advocacy and annual conference. Encourages formation of support groups. Helps strengthen existing groups. Phone support, referrals, literature and newsletter.
Write:
Postpartum Support International
6706 SW 54th Ave.
Portland, CO 97219
Voice: 1-800-944-4773
Fax: 503-894-9452
Website: http://www.postpartum.net
E-mail: psioffice@postpartum.net
Verified: 2/1/2012
Dep-Anon
National. Founded 1999. 12-Step. Fellowship for men, women and children whose lives have been affected by a family member's depression. Members share hope, strength and experience in order to grow emotionally and spiritually.
Write:
Dep-Anon
P.O. Box 17414
Louisville, KY 40217
Voice: 502-569-1989
Website: http://www.depressedanon.com
E-mail: info@depressedanon.com
Verified: 2/29/2012
Abraham Low Self-Help Systems
(formerly Recovery, Inc.) International. 600 groups. Founded 1937. Mental health self-help organization that offers weekly peer-led meetings for people suffering from various emotional and mental conditions. Telephone and internet-based meetings available. Principles parallel those found in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Teaches people how to change their thoughts, reactions and behaviors that cause their physical and emotional symptoms.
Write:
Abraham Low Self-Help Systems
105 W. Adams St., Suite 2940
Chicago, IL 60603
Voice: 1-866-221-0302
Fax: 312-726-4446
Website: http://www.lowselfhelpsystems.org
Verified: 10/20/2011
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
Online. Site provides information posted by members to provide support to families of children or teens with bipolar disorder. Offers message boards, support group information, community center and general information.
Website: http://www.bpkids.org
Verified: 9/26/2011
Conduct Disorders Parent Message Board
Online. 7080 members. Founded 1995. Support for parents of a child with one of the many behavior disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiance disorder, bipolar disorder, conduct disorder, depression, anxiety and substance abuse. Parents of children all ages welcome.
Website: http://www.conductdisorders.com
Verified: 9/20/2011
GROW in America
International. 143 groups. Founded in 1957. 12-Step. Group offers mutual help, friendship, community, education and leadership. Focuses on recovery and personal growth. Open to all including those with mental health issues, depression, anxiety, grief, fears, etc.
Write:
GROW in America
P.O. Box 3667
Champaign, IL 61826
Voice: 1-888-741-4769
Website: http://www.growinamerica.org
Verified: 9/2/2011
Schizoaffective.org
Online. Provides support for people diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar disorders, their family and caregivers. Site includes a live chat room.
Website: http://schizoaffective.org
E-mail: schizoaffectiveorg-owner@yahoogroups.com
Verified: 9/26/2011
Emotions Anonymous
International. 784 chapters. Founded 1971. Fellowship for people experiencing emotional difficulties. Uses the 12-step program sharing experiences, strengths and hopes in order to improve emotional health. Books and literature available to new and existing groups. Guidelines available to help start a similar group.
Write:
Emotions Anonymous
P.O. Box 4245
St. Paul, MN 55104-0245
Voice: 651-647-9712
Fax: 651-647-1593
Website: http://www.emotionsanonymous.org
E-mail: orders@emotionsanonymous.org
Verified: 8/22/2011
Support4Hope
Online. Provides support of various mental health issues such as autism, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), ADD and ADHD and the problems that arise from them such as domestic abuse. Online forums and chatroom.
Write:
Support4Hope
PO Box 184
Deer Lodge, TN 37726
Website: http://www.support4hope.com
Verified: 10/17/2011
Anxiety Social Net
Online. A peer-run social networking site for individuals afflicted with anxiety disorders, family members as well as those who have managed to overcome them. Support groups, live chat, blogs, information on anxiety and more. Covers generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder (SAD), general and specific phobias, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, separation anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression.
Website: http://www.anxietysocialnet.com
Verified: 3/29/2012
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