Bipolar Disorder Community Support Groups and Disability Specific Organizations

National
State Listings:   WI    (Official USPS State Abbreviations)

National

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) ) is the nation’s leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses - depression and bipolar disorder. DBSA has a grassroots network of more than 1,000 patient-run support groups across the country. They also publish more than two dozen easy to understand educational materials about living with mood disorders, all available free of charge. To learn how DBSA may be able to assist you, call (800) 826-3632 or e-mail questions@dbsalliance.org.

Harbor of Refuge Organization, Inc. is a website offering peer-to-peer support for people with Bipolar disorder and those that care about them. The site offers self-care strategies, frequently asked questions concerning Bipolar disorder, various writings, a disussion forum and much more.

K12 Academics: Bipolar Disorder is a website devoted to providing resourceful information for a number of topics in education and disabilities. The section for Bipolar Disorder includes Bipolar Disorder and Creativity, Causes, Diagnosis, Domains of the Bipolar Spectrum, Epidemiology, History, Ongoing Research, Personal Descriptions, Relapse, Research Findings, Suicide Risk, Treatment, books, videos, organizations, support services & mailing lists for the disabilities.

Kristin Brooks Hope Center offers the Hopeline crisis hotline network. The network connects people who are depressed or suicidal, or those who are concerned about someone they love, automatically to an AAS certified crisis center. To reach the hopeline, call (800) 784-2433.

National Alliance on Mental Illness - Bipolar Disorder (NAMI) is a wonderful site loaded with information about bipolar disorder. It lists the symptoms, cause, and treatments, and discusses the many types of medications available. This site offers many ways to get involved in seeking information, research, advocacy, and support. There are state and local chapters, walks, newsletters, veterans resources, and informative links for providers.

Pendulum Resources is the web presence of the Pendulum e-mail list, an on-line support group for Manic-Depressives. Information on this site is by consumers, for consumers. The site features general diagnostic and treatment information, articles about Depression and Manic-Depression, writings such as poems and essays, a chat area and much more.

Senior Guide to Mental Health During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tips for how seniors can stay healthy and connected during the COVID-19 pandemic by MedicareAdvantage. This guide provides information on how seniors or anyone with a disability and considered high risk for the virus can learn to manage their mental health until the COVID-19 situation stabilizes and social distancing orders can be eased. While there is no easy solution, there are things that can be done to improve overall outlook and boost mental well-being during these challenging times. This is an excellent guide.

State Listings

Wisconsin

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc. (DBSA SEW) at P.O. Box 13306, Milwaukee, WI, 53213-0306 or call Roseann (414) 964-2586 or e-mail at dmdasewmilw@hotmail.com.

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