Depression Bipolar Support Tampa Bay, Inc.

WELCOME TO DBS TAMPA BAY, INC.  

Experience the life-changing impact of our unwavering commitment to providing free support for individuals diagnosed with mood disorders, including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Our organization stands tall as a pioneer in this field, recognized as the oldest and first of its kind to successfully implement our compassionate format.

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE MORE INFORMATION REGARDING OUR FREE WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS. THERE ARE TEN PAGES TO THE WEBSITE AND YOU CAN VIEW THEM BY USING THE BUTTONS ABOVE OR CLICK THE THREE LINES TOP LEFT WHEN VIEWED WITH A PHONE.

If you are currently in a crisis situation, please dial 911 or the Mental Health Helpline by dialing 988.

With the start of 2025 we humbly ask for your help.. By making a contribution of any size to our 501c3 non profit you can directly help fund these support group services, educational events and self help library for the community this year which is also our 40th Anniversary! Please click the red link at the end of this sentence to Donate Now ~ THANK YOU! 

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FREE INFORMATIVE LECTURE ON THURSDAY JANUARY 30, 2025 / FEATURING THREE PSYCHIATRISTS FROM THE USF MORSANI SCHOOL OF PSYCHIATRY & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. PART OF OUR ONGOING DBS TAMPA BAY AIKEN LECTURE SERIES. FREE ADMISSION AND OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. 7 TO 8:15 PM / TOPIC IS: "DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR DISORDER : TRENDS, RISKS AND WARNINGS". HELD AT THE PALMA CEIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (Auditorium) 3501 W San Jose St, Tampa, FL 33629. COFFEE, SNACKS AND REFRESHMENTS / RSVP OR CALL US FOR MORE INFO @ 727 410-1569.

Since 1985, our state-registered 501(c)3 non-profit has hosted weekly peer-to-peer support groups for individuals diagnosed with a mood disorder. These multiple weekly meetings are located in the four counties surrounding Tampa Bay, with a yearly attendance of over 11,000 individuals.

The groups are also for the family and loved ones of a diagnosed person.

In addition, we are proud to present our award-winning Aiken Lecture and Workshop Series for the community, featuring the top doctors, clinicians, and authors in the field of Mental Health and Psychiatry. These events are free and open to the public. We now also have available for our attendees the Elene Laurie Aiken Memorial Library of self-help books for individuals to borrow on a 21-day loan.

Call us at 727-410-1569 to learn more.

Our seven community in-person support groups meet weekly! Individuals may attend the meetings below without having to pre-register. Ages 18 and up. Click here to see the addresses & times!    

Monday: Sarasota area   

Monday: Brandon / Hillsborough area 

Tuesday: St. Petersburg east

Tuesday: South Tampa

Wednesday: Clearwater

Wednesday: Tampa, USF location. This group is temporarily on hold until the bldg reopens for us, the website will reflect when meetings are scheduled again.

Thursday: St. Petersburg West

SUPPORT GROUPS ARE ALSO HELPFUL FOR INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING WITH SITUATIONAL ANXIETY or DEPRESSION FOLLOWING THE RECENT HURRICANE DISASTERS! CALL US WITH QUESTIONS AT:
727 410-1569 (9am to 9pm daily)

Click here to see the addresses & times!

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JOIN A SUPPORT GROUP! No Registration required. See Locations Days and Times of Support Groups & Events

TO SEE ALL THE PAGES OF THE WEBSITE CLICK ON THE LINKS ACROSS THE TOP (OR) WHEN VIEWING ON A PHONE THE THREE LINES AT THE TOP LEFT

CLICK HERE TO DONATE AND SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH   

Our organization is all volunteer run / Established in 1985, we are celebrating our 39th year serving the Tampa Bay community! Contact us if you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities.

The weekly Peer to Peer Support group meetings are free to attend. No registration is required. Many doctors and therapists refer patients to atttend a weekly support group to round out their treatment plan and help to break the isolation and find comfort in talking with others who understand what they are experiencing.

CONTACT US BY EMAIL AT: [email protected]       

YOU CAN CALL US DIRECTLY: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK AT: 727 410-1569

OUR MAILING ADDRESS IS: DBS Tampa Bay, Inc. P.O. Box 16735 St.Petersburg, Florida 33733

The Depression Bipolar Support Tampa Bay, Inc. is a state registered 501C (3) non-profit organization. Our support groups are not therapy groups. We do not diagnose disorders or prescribe medications. Diagnosis, prescribing of medication, and therapy are the responsibility of licensed mental health professionals. Our weekly Peer Recovery groups provide support to those who are being professionally treated. It is not recommended that an individual with significant depression or other affective disorders merely attend a support group without also seeking professional help. The peer to peer support and conversation provided by our groups has been found to be extremely beneficial to those who are also in a medically accepted mental health treatment plan.

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