Unless otherwise specified, meetings are free of charge and open to anyone who needs support (either living with or supporting someone else who is living with) depression or bipolar disorder.

Note - The DBSA Rochester Chapter is in the midst of a reorganization and renewal effort. If you are interested in providing input or participating in future support group locations, contact Rita at 585-924-7936 or dbsacanandaigua@aol.com.

Rochester Meetings -
ADULTS
Rochester -- CREATIVE WELLNESS FORUM (Formerly the Mental Health Coalition)
- 320 N. Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14607 (Next door to Village Gate)
Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM| Every Friday at 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
THIS MEETING IS NO LONGER EXCLUSIVELY AFFILIATED WITH DBSA - but is open to all with a mental health condition.
For more information, contact the Mental Health Association - 585-325-3145:

PARENTS with Bipolar Children
Rochester Mental Health Coalition - 320 N. Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14607
3rd Wednesday of each month, at Mental Health Association
7 PM - 8:45 PM - For more information, visit www.truechildwithin.org or contact: alison@truechildwithin.org phone: 585.385.4634

TEENS (age 12 -17)
Rochester Mental Health Coalition - 320 N. Goodman Street, Rochester, NY 14607
3rd Wednesday of each month, at Mental Health Association
7 PM - 8:45 PM - For more information, contact: Beth Melendez (585) 489-1407 b.melendez@yahoo.com
(This meeting is in partnership with the Mental Health Association and Better Days Ahead.
A parent must be present in the building during this meeting.)

Suburban / Rural Meetings -
FARMINGTON
First Monday of each month - 7:30 - 9:00 PM
Farmington United Methodist Church - 5925 County Road 41 Farmington, NY 14425 (near intersection of Route 332 and County Road 41)
- For more information, contact: Lisa Rising-Patchen dbsafarmington@rochester.rr.com

BROCKPORT
2nd Tuesday and 3rd Thursday of each month - 7:30 - 9:00 PM - Brockport Firehall - Across from Lakeside Hospital. 191 West Ave, Brockport , NY 14420.
For more information, contact: Marsha Collier mcollie1@rochester.rr.com or call 585-637-7698 or Chuck 585-802-1621

WEBSTER
**DISCONTINUED** Please see other locations/times for area adult meetings.

HENRIETTA - FAMILY AND FRIENDS GROUP
Third Tuesday of each month - 7:30-9:00 PM
CP Rochester - 3399 Winton Rd SOUTH Rochester, NY 14623 (near Jefferson Road)
For more information, contact: PJ Heidl (585) 461-9505

Penn Yan
1st Thursday of each month (Faith-based group) - 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Assembly of God Church 224 MAIN STREET (Rte 14A) Penn Yan, NY 14527
For more information, contact: Kathy Mikkola (607) 583-2745

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.

• Give you the opportunity to reach out to others and benefit from the experience of those who have "been there."
• Motivate you to follow your treatment plan.
• Help you to understand that a mood disorder does not define who you are.
• Help you to rediscover strengths and humor you may have thought you lost.
• Provide a forum for mutual acceptance, understanding, and self-discovery.

Meetings are free of charge and parking is free at all Rochester locations.
A voluntary $1-2 donation is requested in some locations to cover room rental and other expenses.

For more information about DBSA Rochester, write to dbsacanandaigua@aol.com or call the volunteer-run phone at 585-924-7936 (not a crisis line). Messages are checked weekly.
For information about DBSA International headquarters visit www.dbsalliance.org or call 1-800-826-3632.
To give feedback on this web site, please write to Rita at dbsacanandaigua@aol.com.