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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
(formerly NDMDA)
730 N. Franklin Street, Ste. 501
Chicago, Illinois 60610-3526
Phone: 800-826-3632
Web: http://www.DBSAlliance.org
The nation's largest patient-run, illness specific organization. DBSA provides:
- Support Groups conducted by local chapters that provide a forum for patients and family members to share
coping skills and build self-esteem.
- Outreach Newsletter, available to members, covers research and treatment, consumer awareness and advocacy,
and local chapter activities.
- Educational resources.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
200 N. Glebe Rd., Ste. 1015
Arlington, VA 22203-3754
Phone: 703-524-7600
Web: http://www.nami.org
NAMI is the national umbrella organization for more than 1,140 local support and advocacy groups for families
and individuals affected by serious brain disorders. Members of NAMI include families, friends, and people
suffering from mental disorders such as depression and manic-depression.