You are not alone. Our purpose is to support all those dealing with the effects of mood disorders, including
friends and family.
Mood disorders are manageable. Life can be well lived
while dealing with the challenges of living with a mood disorder. The first step in wellness is admitting
that you need help. A three-legged approach is recommended: medical assistance, healthy life style, and support
groups. At our group meetings people share, confer, seek ideas, vent, laugh, and affirm each other. And sometimes
people just listen. Family members and loved ones learn the three C’s: they didn’t cause it, they
can’t control it, and they can’t cure it.
Most meetings consist of small group discussion
with a facilitator or two at the table. People discuss current life-issues and seek ideas and solutions. Approximately four times a year we invite a professional to address the entire group on a relevant issue related to
our goal of wellness (psycho-social, employment, mind-body wellness, etc.)
At
each meeting our library and an extensive array of free materials are available. We have quarterly BP and Esperanza
magazines available while supplies last.
Support groups are guided by the principles
of sharing, confidentiality, trust, responsibility, and mutual respect. Respecting these principles we work together
to understand, gain confidence, and achieve wellness.
