DBSA-CA
16280 Whispering Spur
Riverside, CA 92504
Phone: 951-780-3366
Fax: 951-780-5758
Email: dbsaofca1@aol.com
Jo Ann Martin, President, joannmartin1@aol.com
Leroy Merrill, Vice President
Kevin Nenstiel Webmaster
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Welcome to DBSA California (DBSA-CA)
The purpose of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of California (DBSA-CA) is to help local support groups grow and prosper, encourage the development of new support groups in areas of California where they are needed and assist individuals who are in need of support to find a support group in their area.
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We hope that you will find the information on this website helpful for your mental and physical well-being. Here you will find state-wide support group listings, links to other websites, links to books and other suggested reading materials, newsletter PDF files, information about our annual conference and much more to assist you in your recovery process.
Crisis Hotlines and Websites
National Hopeline Network at (800) 442-HOPE (4673) - all ages
Teen 2 Teen Peer Crisis Hotline (Orange County, CA Area Code) – To speak with a trained Volunteer Teen Counselor: Call (714) New-Teen (714-639-8336) between 5 PM & 9 PM
Youth America Hotline – 877-968-8454 – All Youth (Peer Network)
List of National Crisis Hotlines
The Trevor Project – 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386)
The Trevor Project operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock suicide prevention help-line for gay and questioning youth. Every day, The Trevor Project saves lives though its free and confidential helpline, its website and its educational services.
The Gay and Lesbian National Hotline 1-888-THE-GLNH (1-888-843-4564), Gay Suicide Help-line for all ages – Monday thru Friday from 1 PM to 9 PM (PST), Saturday from 9 AM to 2 PM (PST)
211 Referrals Website (Just Dial 211 on your phone – Most California Counties)
If you have any questions or comments about this website, please contact the webmaster@californiadbsa.org (Kevin)
This website was initially created on 3/28/2007 and updated on Tuesday, September 02, 2008
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of California (DBSA-CA), is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, representing the local self-help groups for depression and bipolar disorder in the State of California. The president of the DBSA-CA is the founder of the organization, Jo Ann Martin.
The DBSA-CA seeks funding from pharmaceutical companies, philanthropic foundations, and private individuals.
The DBSA-CA also holds a yearly conference for members of statewide groups and others interested in depression and bipolar disorder. These conferences include keynote speakers, doctors, scientists, practical workshops, art exhibits and a talent show.
The DBSA-CA fosters group interaction by distributing lists of support group contact information to all support groups in the State of California arranging for the exchange of newsletters published by local groups.
DBSA Riverside Page
The Eighteenth Annual Conference
Of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Of California
Presents:
“Up, Up and Away
Lower Your Stress and Improve
The Quality of Your Life”
Friday, October 3rd and Saturday, October 4th, 2008
The Park Plaza Hotel, Oakland, CA
“Ask The Doctor”
Do you have questions about your medications?
Would you like to learn more about research into new medications and their side-effects?
Then come and hear what
Himasiri De Silva, M.D.
Kent Layton, Ps.D.
Have to Say
Terence Ketter, M.D.
Professor of Psychiatry,
Chief, Bipolar Disorders
Clinic and
Stanford University
School of Medicine.
Po W. Wang, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of
Psychiatry and Behavioral
Sciences, Stanford University
School of Medicine
Brian Wetzel
Professional Comedian and
Keynote Speaker Saturday
Morning. “That Voice In The
Wilderness is Laughing”
Keynote Speakers
Art Exhibit
Workshops
Announcing the
October 3 and 4, 2008
Updated Conference Info
** Note: Deadline for the Early Bird Conference Rate is September 10, 2008
If you are registering after September 10, you will need to pay the Full Conference Registration Fee of $129 per person or choose the One Day Only options for $70 per day.
Workshops Include:
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder — Flashbacks)
Relaxation
Results Worth Striving For (Tom Wootton, Author)
Transform your Stress Life and Thrive (David Mariant, Author)
Optimizing Sexual Solutions to Enhance Quality of Life
Talent Show