it’s okay not to be okay.

DBSA Depression and Bipolar Support Tennessee Chapter is a state chapter of DBSA National and a networking organization of DBSA Support Groups in Tennessee. These groups provide education, support, outreach and advocacy for people living with mood disorders in Tennessee.

The mission of DBSA is to promote, provide support and resources for, affiliated local chapters in Tennessee to help them improve the lives of people living with mood disorders. We promote our chapters Support and other events through our web site.

Our goal is to improve the lives of people living with mood disorders by: nurturing the development of mood disorder support groups and providing mutual support and networking; educating residents about the nature of mood disorders as treatable medical illnesses; improving access to mental health services and increasing awareness about mental health issues; an acting as a link between the DBSA National office and its affiliated chapters and local support groups in TN.

Professional Adviser
Group Presentations

Monthly Educational
Conference Calls

Facilitator Training

Crisis Information

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS THOUGHTS OF DEATH OR SUICIDE, CALL (800) 273-TALK (800-273-8255) OR 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY. YOU CAN ALSO TEXT DBSA TO 741-741. OR CONTACT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL, CLERGY MEMBER, LOVED ONE, FRIEND, OR HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM.

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