- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Join this peer support group for family members and friends of persons w/mood disorders (DBSA)
ORGANIZATION: DBSA Greater Baltimore Area
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
- The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance*, DBSA, has formed a peer support group composed of family members and friends of persons with depression or bipolar disorder.
These group members, volunteers, meet together to share mutual feelings, experiences and strategies to reduce stress and promote self-care for themselves and each other. This is an important learning process for family members and friends in order to sustain their own physical and mental health. Attendees also learn about mood disorders and how to better support their loved one.
Family members and close friends can intensely feel the stress of coping with another person's depression or bipolar disorder. Group attendance is not therapy but can have a therapeutic effect on its members.
Group attendance is free and open to all 18 years old and above.
This group meets twice monthly in North Baltimore City. For more details, reach out to contact person.
*a national non-profit organization
More opportunities with DBSA Greater Baltimore Area
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About DBSA Greater Baltimore Area
Location:
4800 block Roland Ave.., Baltimore, MD 21210, US
Mission Statement
OUR MISSION: To provide hope, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders and their family and friends.
Description
To be a facilitator, you must have depression or bipolar disorder yourself!!
DBSA/We provide support groups for people with depression or bipolar disorder, their families and friends.
DBSA's Mood Disorders Support Group provides social connection, emotional support and shares strategies for dealing with varied life issues .
Our Family and Friends Support Group provides shared experience and strategies for self-care under stress while supporting people with mood disorders. The effect of regular attendance is positive to its members. Group discussion is led by a facilitator with DBSA training.
Facilitator training is given in a small group by a DBSA support group facilitator with 20 years of experience. The training consists of two 2-hour session. However the trainer/facilitator will be available for assistance and guidance through your first year as needed as you build your group.
Remember! To be a DBSA facilitator you must have a mood disorder yourself!
he position of facilitator requires: providing consistent leadership, respect for persons working towards recovery, empathy. This work can provide great personal rewards.
DBSA Roland Park is a local chapter of The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4800 block Roland AvenueBaltimore CityBaltimore, MD 21210
DATE POSTED
August 22, 2016
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Healthcare
- Youth Services
- Elder care
- Crisis Intervention
- Special Needs
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- total of three hours monthly
- ability to discuss and/or listen in a group setting