NOTE: DBSA Boston paid membership is NOT required to attend our support groups, activities, and events. All our programs are free for the community.
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New Membership Level: Family Lifetime Membership Read below for more details! |
| About Us
· The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Boston is an independent, self-sustaining, non-profit organization that provides peer-led, volunteer-run support groups, activities, and events for people who have been affected by mood disorders. We also provide support groups for family and friends. · The organization was established in 1985 when it was first known as the Manic-Depressive and Depressive Association (MDDA Boston). · In our 36th year of service, we are holding fourteen unique support groups and a daily morning mediation circle. We are also growing our creativity program and our monthly Speaker Series. · Due to the COVID-19 public emergency, our groups and programming are fully virtual on Zoom. For a schedule of our support groups, please visit our schedules page. |
Why is Membership Important?
- DBSA Boston relies primarily upon membership dues to support its activities, which include Share/Care Support Groups, Activity Circles, Speaker Series, and many group events.
- Membership dues finance various activities and DBSA Boston operations, which include the cost of our Zoom virtual rooms.
- While not required, your membership shows your support of DBSA Boston’s mission to provide support groups, activities, and events for people who have been affected by mood disorders.
Who is eligible for a Membership?
- Everyone (those with mood disorders, their family and friends, mental health advocates, clinicians, and more).
How long does Membership last?
- Paid membership covers one full year (beginning the day on which you sign up and ending one year from that day).
- Lifetime memberships are forever!
What comes with Membership?
DBSA Boston members in good standing are entitled to the following perks:
- Incredible discounts on Facilitator Training and DBSA Boston events.
- Opportunities to give back to the community by serving as a support group facilitator (after 6 months of membership and support group attendance) and by running for positions on the Board of Directors (after 1 year of membership).
- Voting privileges in our annual DBSA Boston leadership election and other special voting opportunities (e.g. voting for bylaw changes).
Membership Levels and Prices (including NEW Family Lifetime Membership!):
| Level | Price |
| Student | $15 |
| Individual | $35 |
| Family | $50 |
| Individual Lifetime | $300 |
| Family Lifetime *New* | $450 |
Scholarships are available to those who need help to pay their membership dues. See below for details
- Family Lifetime Membership is a new membership level that shows your support as a whole family!
- The membership covers up to six family members.
- Those six family members do not need to live under the same roof (e.g. grandparents, son/daughter out of state for college).
- To stay updated on all DBSA Boston support groups, activities, and events, we highly suggest that you provide each family member’s email address. You do not need to have this when you sign up initially.
- Join today and support our mission as one family!
Three Ways to Obtain a DBSA Boston Membership:
1. Pay online by PayPal – Click the button below to pay by PayPal or credit card:
2. By mail – Download a copy of the Membership Agreement Form
and mail check or cash with the filled in and signed copy to DBSA Boston
Attn: Membership
P.O. Box 102
Belmont MA 024783.
3. Apply for a scholarship – For people who need financial assistance, click the following link to fill out a Scholarship form. This form is forwarded to the Board of Directors and the Share/Care Committee for consideration.
Scholarship Form
Thank you for all your support! For questions about membership, email Christian@dbsaboston.org.
Last updated: 6/27/2021 11 PM
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