DBSA Support Groups (Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance)

Please note: The DBSA groups are peer support groups run by volunteers. When calling a facilitator, you may reach them at home rather than at a place of business. Please be respectful of the time you call. Your call may not be answered immediately, but the facilitator will get back to you when they are able. If you have immediate questions, please call MHAM at 651-493-6634 or 800-862-1799. Thank you.

Twin Cities Area Support Groups

Eagan

1st & 3rd Tuesday, 7 - 8:30 pm, Eagan Place Apartments Community Room, 3575 Lexington Avenue S (Lexington & Duckwood Drive), Jonathan Moerschal, 612-210-1704.

Eden Prairie

1st, 3rd, & 5th Mondays, 7 - 8:30 pm, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 13600 Technology Drive, Beth Bell, 612-722-4185.

Maple Grove

1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7180 Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove, for more information contact Steve, 763-425-6505, ext 515.

Minneapolis

2nd and 4th Mondays, 7:30 - 9:00 pm, All God's Children MCC, 3100 Park Ave. South, Minneapolis, for more information contact Steve at MHAM, 651-493-6634.

Mounds View

2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00-8:30pm, Sunrise Methodist Church, Co. Rd I & Long Lake Road, for more information contact Pam Karls, 612-867-6863.

St. Louis Park

2nd & 4th Thursday, 7:00-9:00pm, Park Nicollet Medical Center, 3800 Park Nicollet Blvd — 6th Floor, for more information contact Bobby Nemer 952-938-8941

St. Paul — Highland Park

1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday, 7:00-8:30pm, St. Paul JCC, 1375 St. Paul Avenue, for more information contact Mary Richards, 651-636-4012.

Woodbury

2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7:00-8:30pm, Woodbury Baptist Church, 6695 Upper Afton Road, for more information contact Carol Treague 651-735-2345

Greater Minnesota Support Groups

Albany

Every Monday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Albany Area Hospital and Medical Center, 300 Third Avenue, for more information call 320-845-6104.

Rochester Area

1st Monday, 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Saint Mary's Hospital, Generose Building, Sister Helen Hayes Lecture Hall, Room 2-120, 2nd Floor
3rd Monday, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Avenue SE, Room L-5 downstairs

For more information contact Karen, 507-251-1388 (daytime) or Sandy, 507-282-8372 (daytime) or email RochesterDBSA@aol.com.

St. Cloud

Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30 pm, Hope Community Support Program, 157 Roosevelt Road, Suite 300, for more information contact Lynn Keller 320-240-3324
Every Monday, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Place of Hope, 511 9th Ave North, Basement meeting room, for more information contact Mary at 320-980-6589

About DBSA Support Groups

DBSA, Minnesota Chapter is a charter member of the national Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. DBSA, Minnesota Chapter became a program of MHAM in 2004.

DBSA and MHAM strive to provide caring support groups where people who live with depression or bipolar disorder can share their experiences, concerns, and feelings. Participants are welcomed whether they live with depression or bipolar disorder or care about someone who does.

Support groups do not substitute for medical attention or therapy. Rather they provide a much needed place for people with common concerns to meet and find support.

At support groups, participants learn and gather strength from each other. Each support group participant has the opportunity to voice opinions, ask questions, and share personal experiences.

You are welcome to attend at any time. You do not need to pre-register. However, it can be beneficial to talk to the facilitator prior to attending so you know what to expect.

For more information about DBSA groups and how they can help you or a loved one, visit the DBSA website.


Last updated: 5/9/2012