DBSA-Northern Virginia, also known as the Bipolar Support Group for Northern Virginia, is a non-profit, self-help organization serving individuals with bipolar disorder and their families and friends. We help people accept their illness, manage their illness and improve their quality of life. We are an independent affiliate of the national Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. We have support groups in Ashburn, Centreville and Woodbridge. We also have a group for Loved Ones and a group for Teens.

Our support groups are for those with bipolar and their loved ones (our Woodbridge group is also for those who have depression), as well as programs designed to help those individuals. Our support groups serve to enhance the lives of those with bipolar disorder and their loved ones through sharing, learning, helping and growing with a group of people who have been through similar experiences.

DBSA of Northern Virginia Support Group Flyer

Depression Self Test Mania Self Test

We can be reached at bipolarhope@dbsanova.org, (703) 349-0944 or any of the contact information below.

View meeting dates and other events by clicking on our Calendar

Teen Bipolar Support Group For whom: For those who have bipolar Where: Fairfax Presbyterian Church               10723 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030               When:  Every other Thursday at 7:00 p.m., starting Thursday, September 18th . Contact: Next Thursday Meetings:

Teen Group Flyer Teen Group Brochure Visit our Teen Website

Ashburn Bipolar Support Group For whom: For those who have bipolar Where: Ashburn Psychological Services , 2nd Floor Conference Room               44110 Ashburn Shopping Plz, Ashburn, VA 20147 When: Every Monday at 8:00 p.m. Contact: Next Monday Meetings:

Ashburn Group Flyer

Centreville Bipolar Support Group For whom: For those who have bipolar Where: Centreville United Methodist Church, Room 218                6400 Old Centreville Road, Centreville, VA 20121 When: Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Next Tuesday Meetings:

Centreville Group Flyer

Woodbridge Bipolar Support Group For whom: For those who have bipolar Where: Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building, Suite 200, Group Room B               15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191 When: Every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Next Wednesday Meetings:

Woodbridge Group Flyer

Loved Ones Support Group For whom: Support group for friends and family of those with bipolar Where: 14369 Round Lick Lane                Centreville , VA 20120 When: Every other Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Contact: Next Tuesday Meetings:

Loved Ones Group Flyer

 

Support Group Meeting Guidelines

Share the air:  Everyone who wishes to share has an opportunity to do so.  No one person should monopolize group time.

One person speaks at a time:  Each person should be allowed to speak free from interruption and side conversations.

What is said here stays here:  This is the essential principle of confidentiality, and MUST be respected by all.

Differences of opinion are o.k.:  We are ALL entitled to our own point of view.

We are all equal:  Accept cultural, linguistic, social and racial differences and promote their acceptance.

Use “I” language:  Because we do not participate in support groups as credentialed professionals, we do not INSTRUCT or ADVISE.  We however do share from our own personal experiences.  We are unique individuals, and only we know what is best for our own health (along with our doctor’s recommendations).  Example:  “In my experience, I have found….”

It’s o.k. not to share: People do not have to share if they do not wish to.

It’s everyone’s responsibility to make the discussion groups a safe place to share:  We respect confidentiality, treat each other with respect and kindness, and show compassion.