Depression

DBSA Rural Community Peer Support Groups

Hosted By
Christina J.
Monday, Sep 16, 2024 | 07:00pm - 08:00pm CDT
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About this meeting
This group is for members of the rural community who live with depression or bipolar disorder or who believe they may have depression or bipolar. The groups, led by a facilitator from the rural community with lived experience, create a safe environment for people to share stories, questions, and concerns with other people who live in rural areas with a mood disorder
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  • Host

    Christina J.

    Peer Supporter

    Certified Peer Supporter

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  • Co-host

    Melanie H.

    Peer Supporter

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About the host
Hello! I am a Certified Peer Specialist with experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, family support, and trauma. I am a state certified WHAM (Whole Health Action Management) wellness coach, Certified Parent Peer Support Specialist, and experienced WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) group facilitator. I am also certified by the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association as a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP). I feel honored and privileged to support peers along their recovery journey by using my training, lived experience, and compassionate connection.
Motivation for help
After experiencing the loss of my son and his father to suicide, I am motivated to support family and friends who support loved ones living with mental illness or addiction or who have lost loved ones to suicide. I also want to help peers recognize that a mental health diagnosis or substance use disorder does not prevent them from living the life they deserve and desire.
Recent reviews
Christina’s an amazing group leader! I love the topics; and the discussions that always result in being challenged about “stinkin thinkin.” Thanks Christina🥰
Sep 25, 2024
Christina has a calm way of leading group, she's super supportive and I found this group to be very helpful in my journey.
Sep 25, 2024
I'm really grateful to have this group on my wellness schedule. It's truly been life changing~thanks Christina<3
Sep 18, 2024
Christina’s got the patience of Job, the grace of an angel, and the wisdom of an old soul. I absolutely adore her, and her ability to help us change our perspectives about the experiences that hinder us from moving forward. Having her as a mentor has been life altering for me personally~and I’m so grateful for that😇🥰
Sep 18, 2024
I was kicked off and dropped then could not return to meeting
Sep 18, 2024
I'm so happy to see Melanie back! These two women are the light of my evening every Monday, and spending time with the Rural Community regulars is a perfect way to close the day<3 Thank you both so much!
Sep 17, 2024
Very compassionate sincere and empathetic to all participants perspectives and enjoyed the group.
Sep 11, 2024
Amazingly supportive group of women who were all very helpful in sharing the various experiences and perspectives. Thanks Christina for sharing such important content and insights with us this evening😇🥰
Sep 11, 2024
insightful, caring, genuine
Sep 04, 2024
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading peer-focused national organization focused on depression and bipolar disorder. DBSA's peer-based, wellness-oriented, and empowering services and resources are available when people need them, where they need them, and how they need to receive them. This includes online and local support groups, audio and video casts, and printed materials distributed by DBSA, our chapters, and mental health care facilities across America.

DBSA online support groups provide people living with depression and bipolar disorder a place to share experiences, discuss coping skills, and offer hope to one another. DBSA support groups are peer-led, meaning they are facilitated by someone living with a mood disorder who has been trained and certified to guide others on their journey.

DBSA online support group meetings are peer-based self-help groups. In the DBSA context, a peer is a person with a mood disorder. Another distinction of peer is that we are not professionals - physicians and other mental health providers. We are here to assist, encourage, and enable each other to help ourselves.

Please note that the schedule for DBSA support group meetings on HeyPeers has been updated for 2024. To see all available meetings through DBSA, or to find alternatives if you are waitlisted for a group, visit https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/.

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