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All Upcoming Meetings at a New Location!!!!! If you didn't get to see our new diggs in July, be sure to make our August meeting.

Thursday, August 19, 2010, 7:00 PM. Senior Center at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 9th and Emerson. The address of the church is 915 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80218. More details below.
Click for map.

Our speaker will be Julie Reiskin, LCSW. Julie is the Executive Director of Colorado Cross Disabilities Coalition (CCDC). Recently Julie and I were involved in a discussion about mood disorders, and she asked some pertinent questions about how people view mood disorders in the context of a larger community of people who live with other disabilities. Whether or not we consider ourselves to have a disability or to be empowered by our encounters with mood, or anywhere in between, we have plenty to learn about accessing wellness resources.

Mood disorders are among disabilities protected by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and the Rehabilitation Act (federal government agencies and some entities that contract with the federal government). The 20th year of the ADA is being celebrated, and we have made little progress for psychiatric diagnoses in comparison to our friends with physical disabilities. I believe this affects ways in which we seek wellness and access resources in our community. All of us have faced issues of discrimination, either quietly or raising our voices in protest. Many of us live under the cloud of not being able to safely share our diagnoses with others.

CCDC is the group that fought for accessibility for buses, housing and equal access to services to level the playing field. They are responsible for insisting that curb cuts were made in Denver when a former mayor claimed that this would never happen. CCDC realizes that there is far more work to be done with the "invisible disabilities" community.

You don't want to miss this program because it may change the way you think about seeking wellness!

Something New!!!! A Small Groups meeting on the 1st Thursday at 7:00 PM, September 2, 2010

Thomas has stepped forward to lead a meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM, at our new location, Senior Center at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. You have been asking for this for years. Come try it out. (We continue our regular meeting on the third Thursday.)

Our new meeting space is easy to find and it is just 3 miles from our old location. We remain in Capitol Hill in an easily accessible and safe neighborhood. King Soopers on Downing, Einstein’s Bagel and Dazbog Coffee Shop are located just 2 and 3 blocks to the east of the church on 9th.

We are close to the Governor’s mansion and Governor’s Park in this neighborhood where people are seen walking at nearly all hours of the day and night.
Here’s the map

Our Savior’s is on the corner of 9th and Emerson. (915 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80218). The two red front doors of the church are on 9th Ave, but we will be using the Senior Center door which is right off the parking lot at the back (north) of the church. The room is handicapped accessible with a ramp on the outside of the building. We’ll have signs up, so once you find the church, you have it made!

There are two parking lots. One just north of the church, which is right next to our entrance, and the other is on the NW corner of 9th and Emerson (across the street from the church).

Yes, you don't have to call me to see whether we are meeting, but feel free to call if you have questions about the meeting. If any meeting is cancelled (This happened once in ten years), I will put it on the website and send an email ASAP.

If you are new to the group, just come. There is no charge but we pass the hat. Family and friends are always welcome, as well as those who have a mood disorder such as depression or bipolar disorder. The group is for adults over age 18. People who are new frequently like to call ahead with questions, and this is fine but not necessary if you are comfortable just coming.

I always plan to be at the church, no matter what the weather except for when all of Denver shuts down. This means the schools, (ALL schools, not just Denver), AND businesses AND the airport. The only time we cancelled a meeting for weather during the past ten years was in 2001 when it snowed 4 feet in March. Please decide for yourself whether it is safe for you to drive to the meeting. Some of our best meetings are those with smaller attendance when the weather is bad.

Our group is a member of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. To learn more about DBSA, a national network of recovery groups, see their website.

DBSA—Metro Denver (formerly Depression/Bipolar Recovery Group of Midtown Denver) meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM, at A NEW SITE TO BE DETERMINED.

DBSA—Metro Denver is a community-based group for individuals with depression or bipolar disorder and their family and friends. The group meets for an hour educational presentation followed by an hour of smaller groups. The group is peer directed and peer run and observes a confidentiality policy. It has a wellness focus.

Mission Statement: To provide high quality education for the general public and to facilitate wellness groups for individuals challenged by depression or bipolar disorder and their family members and close friends.

Mission Statement of DBSA: To improve the lives of people living with mood disorders.

Resources
Join DrJane's groups — MoodGroup and BeyondBipolar for ongoing discussions about wellness skills. LinkedIn

BeyondBipolar E-Newsletter: If you are not receiving Jane's E-Newsletter already, you can see the most recent issue and sign up for it at www.beyondbipolar.com. Click on "e-newsletter" and use the "Join Newsletter List" button. Your contact information will never be shared with others.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-888-628-9454 for Spanish-speaking callers). Ever need a little help when no one is around? Here’s where you can call. Important: the 1.800.SUICIDE line has been discontinued. The TALK line with take its place.


	DBSA Metro Denver If you want to receive the monthly group email, click on "e-newsletter"(navigation bar on the left) and use the "Join Newsletter List" button. This will enable you to sign up for the recovery group email and/or the Beyond Bipolar e-newsletter. Your contact information will never be shared with others. Be sure to bookmark this page so you can return for more news about the group. All Upcoming Meetings at a New Location!!!!! If you didn't get to see our new diggs in July, be sure to make our August meeting. Thursday, August 19, 2010, 7:00 PM. Senior Center at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 9th and Emerson. The address of the church is 915 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80218. More details below. Click for map. Our speaker will be Julie Reiskin, LCSW. Julie is the Executive Director of Colorado Cross Disabilities Coalition (CCDC). Recently Julie and I were involved in a discussion about mood disorders, and she asked some pertinent questions about how people view mood disorders in the context of a larger community of people who live with other disabilities. Whether or not we consider ourselves to have a disability or to be empowered by our encounters with mood, or anywhere in between, we have plenty to learn about accessing wellness resources. Mood disorders are among disabilities protected by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and the Rehabilitation Act (federal government agencies and some entities that contract with the federal government). The 20th year of the ADA is being celebrated, and we have made little progress for psychiatric diagnoses in comparison to our friends with physical disabilities. I believe this affects ways in which we seek wellness and access resources in our community. All of us have faced issues of discrimination, either quietly or raising our voices in protest. Many of us live under the cloud of not being able to safely share our diagnoses with others. CCDC is the group that fought for accessibility for buses, housing and equal access to services to level the playing field. They are responsible for insisting that curb cuts were made in Denver when a former mayor claimed that this would never happen. CCDC realizes that there is far more work to be done with the "invisible disabilities" community. You don't want to miss this program because it may change the way you think about seeking wellness! Something New!!!! A Small Groups meeting on the 1st Thursday at 7:00 PM, September 2, 2010 Thomas has stepped forward to lead a meeting on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM, at our new location, Senior Center at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. You have been asking for this for years. Come try it out. (We continue our regular meeting on the third Thursday.) We Have Found a New Home; here are the details Our new meeting space is easy to find and it is just 3 miles from our old location. We remain in Capitol Hill in an easily accessible and safe neighborhood. King Soopers on Downing, Einstein’s Bagel and Dazbog Coffee Shop are located just 2 and 3 blocks to the east of the church on 9th. We are close to the Governor’s mansion and Governor’s Park in this neighborhood where people are seen walking at nearly all hours of the day and night. Here’s the map Here are directions once you have found Our Savior’s: Our Savior’s is on the corner of 9th and Emerson. (915 E 9th Ave, Denver, CO 80218). The two red front doors of the church are on 9th Ave, but we will be using the Senior Center door which is right off the parking lot at the back (north) of the church. The room is handicapped accessible with a ramp on the outside of the building. We’ll have signs up, so once you find the church, you have it made! There are two parking lots. One just north of the church, which is right next to our entrance, and the other is on the NW corner of 9th and Emerson (across the street from the church). Is anyone welcome? Yes, you don't have to call me to see whether we are meeting, but feel free to call if you have questions about the meeting. If any meeting is cancelled (This happened once in ten years), I will put it on the website and send an email ASAP. If you are new to the group, just come. There is no charge but we pass the hat. Family and friends are always welcome, as well as those who have a mood disorder such as depression or bipolar disorder. The group is for adults over age 18. People who are new frequently like to call ahead with questions, and this is fine but not necessary if you are comfortable just coming. What do we do if the weather is bad? I always plan to be at the church, no matter what the weather except for when all of Denver shuts down. This means the schools, (ALL schools, not just Denver), AND businesses AND the airport. The only time we cancelled a meeting for weather during the past ten years was in 2001 when it snowed 4 feet in March. Please decide for yourself whether it is safe for you to drive to the meeting. Some of our best meetings are those with smaller attendance when the weather is bad. We are a DBSA Chapter! Our group is a member of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. To learn more about DBSA, a national network of recovery groups, see their website. About Our Group DBSA—Metro Denver (formerly Depression/Bipolar Recovery Group of Midtown Denver) meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM, at A NEW SITE TO BE DETERMINED. DBSA—Metro Denver is a community-based group for individuals with depression or bipolar disorder and their family and friends. The group meets for an hour educational presentation followed by an hour of smaller groups. The group is peer directed and peer run and observes a confidentiality policy. It has a wellness focus. Mission Statement: To provide high quality education for the general public and to facilitate wellness groups for individuals challenged by depression or bipolar disorder and their family members and close friends. Mission Statement of DBSA: To improve the lives of people living with mood disorders. Resources Join DrJane's groups — MoodGroup and BeyondBipolar for ongoing discussions about wellness skills. LinkedIn Listen to Dr Jane's radio interview with Tom Walker on WOUB Radio. Dr Jane speaks about recovery and wellness. To hear additional interviews by other radio guests, go to NAMI-AthensOhio. BeyondBipolar E-Newsletter: If you are not receiving Jane's E-Newsletter already, you can see the most recent issue and sign up for it at www.beyondbipolar.com. Click on "e-newsletter" and use the "Join Newsletter List" button. Your contact information will never be shared with others. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-888-628-9454 for Spanish-speaking callers). Ever need a little help when no one is around? Here’s where you can call. *Important: the 1.800.SUICIDE line has been discontinued. The TALK line with take its place*. Page updated 7.12.10	Bookstore Bookstore
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