DBSA Quad Cities is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization and is registered with the Illinois Secretary of State.  We are a charter chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, which has over 257 chapters and 1000 support groups throughout the United States and affiliates in Canada, England, The Netherlands and Australia.  

We have the following statement of purpose:  "To improve the lives of people living with mood
disorders."  

Our organization keeps its broad commitment to educating, fostering self-help, working to eliminate
discrimination and stigma, improving access to care and advocating for research.  

                                                                                                The Davenport Skybridge

SUPPORT GROUP GUIDELINES

• DBSA of the Quad Cities brings together people coping with mood disorders to support each other through sharing and caring.
  
• We share with each other our feelings, experiences, and coping strategies.
  
• We care for each other by listening with empathy, speaking in turn, and not monopolizing.
  
• We respond to each other with compassion and dignity.
  
• We do not advise, judge or discriminate.
  
• No one has to speak, but when we do, we speak in “I” statements, sharing only our own experiences and personal knowledge.
  
• Because each of us has unique responses to medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes, we are careful not to impose our own views on others.
  
• To make this place safe for all to take part, we ask that anything anyone reveals be kept confidential.
  
• If a member disrupts the group, or needs more than the group can offer, the facilitator may have someone provide individual attention.
  
• Our support groups are not therapy groups.  Our facilitators are not therapists, but volunteers trained to maintain the integrity and safety of the group.

JOIN THE CHAPTER

- Our dues structure is simple,

• Individual $15.00
• Family $25.00
  

- This is for a full year!

- Includes a subscription to our newsletter.

- We provide services to members regardless of their ability to pay our membership fees.

- A newsletter only subscription is available for only $5.00 per year.

DO YOU NEED A REMINDER?

Would you like to receive an email reminder of the meetings?

If so, send your email to DBSA@q.com

We will forward you a reminder email prior to meeting night.

Remember, You Are Not Alone.

DBSA of the Quad Cities does not endorse or recommend the use of any specific treatment or medication for mood disorders. For help with specific treatments or medications,
individuals should consult their physicians and/or medical health professionals.