The message below comes from DBSA National Headquarters: As a Veteran of the Air Force, Nick has always desired to work with Veterans facing some of life’s most difficult situations, much like he has. Now he does this daily, working as a Veteran Peer Specialist. DBSA’s Pilot Peer Apprentice Program had its first success story...
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Holiday Party
All members of DBSA Westchester are cordially invited to a holiday party to celebrate the holiday season with good company. Kindly see below for the information about the event. Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2022Start Time: 7pmEnd Time: 9pmLocation: White Plains Coach Diner 50 Westchester Ave, White Plains, NY 10601 *limited off-street parking is available.RSVPs are...
Little Wins Pave The Way For Bigger Wins
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The message below comes from DBSA National Headquarters: For people living with a mood disorder, thoughts of suicide are a frightening, yet a common reality of managing their mental health condition. Research done by the American Association of Suicidology, and others has shown that people living with depression or bipolar disorder are at 25 times...
Upcoming Webinar on August 31, 2022
The DBSA Westchester community is invited to a virtual event about managing mental health at work. Please see below for information including the date, time, and registration link to receive the information needed to log on to the event. Topic: Protecting and Advocating for Your Mental Health in the WorkplaceDate: Wednesday, August 31, 2022Time: 8:00...
Back-to-School Resources for Parents, Kids and Teens
The message below comes from DBSA National Headquarters: Going back to school can stir up all sorts of emotions for children and teens. Help the child in your life feel confident and prepared for their return to the classroom with DBSA’s free . In the toolkit, you’ll find: Activities with The Mood Crew designed to...
Invitation to Share Your Story
The message below comes from DBSA National Headquarters: During National Suicide Prevention Month this September, everyone can play a role in promoting suicide prevention awareness. Personal stories of triumph and overcoming can provide hope, help, and encouragement to those who need it most. Your story can make all the difference to someone exhibiting the warning...
Community “Summit”
The message below comes from DBSA National Headquarters: All are invited to participate in the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Summit October 10-14, 2022. The goal of the Summit is to rally our community to “Find Community. Find Wellness. Find Hope.™” Not only is the Summit packed with educational sessions around mental health, policy, and...
Quicker Way to Access Emergency Support
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers in emotional distress or suicidal crisis to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This dialing code is already available in some areas and will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022. When people call, text, or...