If you are currently in a crisis situation please call 911 or the Crisis Center at 211
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Tampa Bay , is a nonprofit and all volunteer organization for individuals, family and friends of those who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, depression and other affective disorders. (note: bipolar was formerly known as manic depression).
We provide peer bipolar and depression support group meetings through out the Tampa Bay area, an educational lecture series, this informative web site, and an excellent newsletter.
Please refer to our depression and bipolar support group schedule to find a support meeting that is convenient to you. All that you need to do is show up. You do not need to pay dues to attend our meetings. Dress is very casual. The meetings follow a relaxed format and are led by your peers who have been trained to effectively facilitate the meetings.
Photo above L to R, Chapter President Neil Bush, DBSA founder John Massolio, Jr., Workshop coordinator Mary Watkins and former 1st VP and workshop presenter Michael F. Sheehan, M.D. Photo taken at the recent 'Stress' workshop / lecture held in Tampa. This is one in a series of mental health workshops presented free and open to the public annually by our organization.
If you or a loved one or somebody who struggles with mood disorders, bipolar disorder, depression (variants include major depression, clinical depression and others) please come to one of our support group meetings.
We do not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, specific treatment, medication, service, or professional presented or mentioned on this web site. We are a chapter of the national level Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (based in Chicago) which, along with this chapter was founded in 1985 in Chicago.
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If you or a loved one or somebody who struggles with mood disorders, bipolar disorder, depression (variants include major depression, clinical depression and others) please come to one of our support group meetings.
We do not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, specific treatment, medication, service, or professional presented or mentioned on this web site. We are a chapter of the national level Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (based in Chicago) which, along with this chapter was founded in 1985 in Chicago.
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Silver Meteor Gallery, Inc.
2213 E. 6th Ave.
Tampa FL 33675
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 4th, 2012
Ybor City - On Sunday, Jan. 29th, 2012, Silver Meteor Gallery, is proud to present:
LOST MOMENTS
The Art That Never Was
A collection of images portraying final moments
This exhibition is collaborative effort of many talented local artists who wish to share one common message; a message of hope, beauty and inspiration, all of which were snuffed out too soon by unspeakable pain. Each striking image portrays a moment and a soul lost to us forever. Photography by Melissa Wilson and Joshua Hamel with digital imagery by Melissa Wilson under the art direction of April Bender.
Donations will benefit the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance.
Featuring: Emily Belvo as Fritha Goodey, April Bender as Penelope Delta, Branwyn Bregler as Anna Sexton, Careena Cornette as Charlotte Mew, Steve Fisher as Vladamir Mayakovsky, Kerry Glamsch as Hunter S. Thompson, Joshua Hamel as Nicholas Hughes, Robb Lee as Donny Hathaway, Jonelle Meyer as Mary Kay Bergman, Megan Perry as Simone Mareuil, Soolaf Rasheid as Kuljeet Randhawa, Jan Ray as Virginia Woolfe and Nicole Jeannine Smith as Sylvia Plath.
The exhibition runs from Sunday, Jan 29th, to Saturday, Feb. 4th, 2012.
Opening Reception: Sunday, January 29th, from 4 to 8PM.
Other hours by appointment.
Silver Meteor Gallery is located at: 2213 E 6th Ave, between 22nd and 23rd Streets, in Ybor City.
For more information, contact:
Michael A. Murphy 813-300-3585 (Cleared for publication)
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DBSA Tampa Bay Presents
The Blanchard Lecture Series
Please note that we have moved to a new location....
Informative and casual learning about topics of interest to the depressive and bipolar community. Drinks and light snacks are provided free of charge. These lectures are held at the Jimmie Keel Library in Tampa (2902 W Bearss Avenue) and begin at 7 P.M.
Please RSVP to either 878-878-2906 or info@dbsatampabay.org
Silver Meteor Gallery, Inc.
2213 E. 6th Ave.
Tampa FL 33675
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 4th, 2012
Ybor City - On Sunday, Jan. 29th, 2012, Silver Meteor Gallery, is proud to present:
LOST MOMENTS
The Art That Never Was
A collection of images portraying final moments
This exhibition is collaborative effort of many talented local artists who wish to share one common message; a message of hope, beauty and inspiration, all of which were snuffed out too soon by unspeakable pain. Each striking image portrays a moment and a soul lost to us forever. Photography by Melissa Wilson and Joshua Hamel with digital imagery by Melissa Wilson under the art direction of April Bender.
Donations will benefit the Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance.
Featuring: Emily Belvo as Fritha Goodey, April Bender as Penelope Delta, Branwyn Bregler as Anna Sexton, Careena Cornette as Charlotte Mew, Steve Fisher as Vladamir Mayakovsky, Kerry Glamsch as Hunter S. Thompson, Joshua Hamel as Nicholas Hughes, Robb Lee as Donny Hathaway, Jonelle Meyer as Mary Kay Bergman, Megan Perry as Simone Mareuil, Soolaf Rasheid as Kuljeet Randhawa, Jan Ray as Virginia Woolfe and Nicole Jeannine Smith as Sylvia Plath.
The exhibition runs from Sunday, Jan 29th, to Saturday, Feb. 4th, 2012.
Opening Reception: Sunday, January 29th, from 4 to 8PM.
Other hours by appointment.
Silver Meteor Gallery is located at: 2213 E 6th Ave, between 22nd and 23rd Streets, in Ybor City.
For more information, contact:
Michael A. Murphy 813-300-3585 (Cleared for publication)
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DBSA Tampa Bay Presents
The Blanchard Lecture Series
Please note that we have moved to a new location....
Informative and casual learning about topics of interest to the depressive and bipolar community. Drinks and light snacks are provided free of charge. These lectures are held at the Jimmie Keel Library in Tampa (2902 W Bearss Avenue) and begin at 7 P.M.
Please RSVP to either 878-878-2906 or info@dbsatampabay.org
UPCOMING LECTURE
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2012
"THE ROLE OF FAMILIES IN YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION"
PRESENTED BY TOM MUELLER FROM
THE CRISIS CENTER OF TAMPA BAY
This presentation will be an exploration of communication
techniques that help everyone find ways to
talk about suicide and do it in a nonjudgmental and
supportive style. Some of the concepts that will be
covered include: How to know when a young person
is at risk, learning to ask "what happened" instead of
labeling behavior, techniques that work with youth
like persistence, patience and providing hope.
For more information, please visit our website at
www.dbsatampabay.org
or call (813) 878-2906 or
email info@dbsatampabay.org
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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2012
"THE ROLE OF FAMILIES IN YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION"
PRESENTED BY TOM MUELLER FROM
THE CRISIS CENTER OF TAMPA BAY
This presentation will be an exploration of communication
techniques that help everyone find ways to
talk about suicide and do it in a nonjudgmental and
supportive style. Some of the concepts that will be
covered include: How to know when a young person
is at risk, learning to ask "what happened" instead of
labeling behavior, techniques that work with youth
like persistence, patience and providing hope.
For more information, please visit our website at
www.dbsatampabay.org
or call (813) 878-2906 or
email info@dbsatampabay.org
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Click on Support Groups at the top of this page to see our meeting locations and times.
You may contact us at:
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Tampa Bay
PO Box 340572, Tampa, FL 33694
813-878-2906 - www.dbsatampabay.org
E-mail to: info@dbsatampabay.org