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Are You Struggling with Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety Or Other Mood Disorders?
You're Not Alone
Since 2007, DBSA Northridge has been a lifeline of hope, connection, and support.

Depression is more
than just feeling sad.

It's a leading cause of death!

  • 90% of suicides are linked to Mental Health conditions, with Depression as the most common factor and the leading cause of Suicide.

  • Nearly 60% of those with Bipolar Disorder struggle with Substance Abuse, and about half of individuals with Substance Use Disorders also live with co-occurring Mental Health conditions, most often Depression.

  • DBSA Northridge disrupts this cycle. Since 2007, we’ve provided FREE, Peer-led Support Groups— seven days a week on Zoom and three days in person, EVERY WEEK—creating a compassionate community where over 30,000 peers have found connection and hope. We offer a safe, STIGMA-FREE space to share the burden of mood disorders and prevent isolation from spiraling into crisis.​​​

CDC Annual Suicide Statistics 12.3 Million People Think About Suicide  3.5 Million People Plan a Suicide Attempt 1.7 Million People Attempt Suicide 50,000+ People Die by Suicide​ 22 Vets Die by Suicide Everyday​ ​The financial toll of suicide on society is also costly. In 2020, suicide and nonfatal self-harm cost the country over $500 billion in medical costs, work loss costs, value of statistical life, and quality of life costs.​

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Together, we can bring hope, healing, and connection to those who need it most.

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There Is No Health
Without

Mental Health

Depression is a silent killer—one that is preventable. Despite its widespread impact, the connection between depression and suicide remains clouded by stigma.

 

Breaking this stigma is vital to saving lives, raising awareness, and building a compassionate support network for those who need it most.

 

Join us in the fight against stigma. Help us break through the darkness of isolation and despair by creating safe spaces where no one has to face their struggles alone.

Mental health challenges, such as chronic stress, anxiety, or depression, can negatively impact physical health. l health are deeply interconnected.​ For example, prolonged stress can weaken the immune system, increase the risk of heart disease, and exacerbate chronic conditions like diabetes. Emotional well-being and physical health are deeply interconnected.​ Depression is a serious global health issue, affecting millions across all demographics. ​ Beyond its emotional toll, it plays a significant role in suicide, one of the leading causes of death worldwide, even among children as young as 10. ​ Depression is more than a mental health condition; it’s a life-threatening illness that can also contribute to other health complications like heart disease. It’s deeply connected to chronic illnesses, grief, financial struggles, and social isolation, making it even more devastating. Physically, depression drains energy, disrupts sleep, and weakens the immune system. However, support and treatment options—like therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes—can make a real difference. Friends, family, professionals, and support groups provide encouragement and help break the isolation that depression often brings. By recognizing it as more than sadness, we can foster empathy, reduce stigma, and encourage those affected to seek the support they deserve. No one should face it alone.

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Open Online Zoom Groups
Mondays - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesdays - 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Wednesdays - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Fridays - 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Special Focus Zoom Groups
Black Community Group -
Thursdays
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
​Women's Group -
2nd & 4th Saturdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
(see calendar)
​CPTSD /Childhood Trauma
Sundays
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Open In-Person
Sundays - Northridge Hospital
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Call Robert for more information
(818) 425-4376​


 Veteran In-Person
Tuesdays - Sepulveda VA*
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fridays - Sepulveda VA
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
​Call Dionna for information
(818)645-5653
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