Contact DBSA Rochester
Local phone/message answered weekly by volunteers - 585-234-8432
DBSA Rochester is a collective of volunteers who facilitate self-help support groups in and around the Rochester, NY area. The groups are affiliated with the National Depression and Bipolar Support group (www.dbsalliance.org).
- Rochester
Director:
Rich Griswold - e-mail neuropsych1@gmail.com or 585-571-4238
- Parent
and Teen Coordinator:
David Barker: youthbipolar@frontiernet.net 585-429-7350
- Webster
Coordinator:
Jim McCartan dbsawebster@rochester.rr.com 585-545-4738
- Farmington
Coordinator:
Lisa Rising-Patchen dbsafarmington@rochester.rr.com
- Clifton
Springs Coordinator:
David Hall at dbsacliftonsprings@gmail.com
- Family
and Friends Coordinator:
PJ Heindl 585-461-9505
- Mental
Health Coalition Coordinator:
Sharon Stettner sstettner@rochester.rr.com or Sam McClean 585-325-3145
- Website: Rita Cronise dbsacanandaigua@aol.com 585-924-7936
Who
are our health care professional advisors?
We have had visiting health care professionals and physicians, attend
meetings throughout the years. Linda Heron Wind, PhD. is the current advisor
for our Canandaigua meeting location and we are currently seeking a medical
advisor for our Rochester meetings.
Click here for a copy of the medical advisor guidelines.
We always encourage members to seek medical attention from a doctor who can offer a diagnosis and prescribe medication.
For further information, please call the Mental Health Association at (585) 325-3145.
Enriching lives through education, empowerment, advocacy, and support.
DBSA Rochester is a group of local, volunteers who come together on a regular basis to offer each other encouragement and support in living with mood disorders.
If you need immediate help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide
prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis.
For more information visit: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org