Welcome to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) serving Greater New Haven and Westport. Share in discussions and experience support in a safe and non judgmental setting with others who are dealing as well as coping with depression and bipolar disorder . There is much evidence that support groups can be beneficial and therapeutic for those of us with these illnesses. A support group atmosphere can empower us through sharing, listening, and learning about personal experiences and h …

  We're a group of friends who get together to visit museums, dine at new restaurants, and go on mini excursions.   I originally created this group as a means to get myself out of the house and away from food, which I tend to use as emotional support.  It's turned out to be a great group of people sharing laughs over good food and other fun events.  That might seem contradictory, but our meet ups are what eating should be... nourishing but delicious food shared with people you love.  (Instead o …

First and most important for you to know: A support group can CHANGE YOUR LIFE.....I'm absolutely positive that it changed mine! My name is Debbie. I decided to start this group because I want women like myself to KNOW that they are not alone. My abuse happened over 30 years ago, and STILL I am surviving. STILL, I am coping. STILL I have symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Do you find yourself (or others) saying, "you need to get ON with your life" "get OVER it!" …