Chapter Leadership Tools

Access dozens of vital chapter leader resources below!

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1. DBSA Chapter Guides
2. DBSA Support Group Facilitation Tools
3. Chapter Leadership Assistance and Management Tools
4. Chapter Growth and Publicity Tools
5. News Release Information & Samples
6. Advocacy and Public Policy Information
7. DBSA Chapter to Chapter Networking
8. Chapter Samples
9. Other Helpful Tools and Links

DBSA Chapter Guides

• DBSA Chapter Fundamentals

• DBSA Chapter Start-Up Guide

• DBSA Conflict Management Tool

• DBSA Support Group Facilitation Guide

• DBSA “Growing Your Chapter” Guide

• DBSA Fundraising Letter Tool

• DBSA Inclusiveness Guide

• DBSA Chapter Quality Standards

• DBSA Chapter Advocacy Guide

• DBSA Name and Logo Standards Guide

DBSA Support Group Facilitation Tools

• DBSA Support Group Facilitation Guide  
• Peer-Based, Self-Help Article
• Support Group Guidelines (to cut and hand out)  
• Discussion Group Guidelines Article  
• Facilitator Report - provided by DBSA Ohio
• Facilitator Orientation #1 PowerPoint (From 2004 CLF)
• Facilitator Orientation #2 PowerPoint (From 2004 CLF)
• Handout from Facilitator Orientation #3 (From 2004 CLF)
• Facilitator Challenges (Role Playing Scenarios) (From 2004 CLF)
• Sample Support Group Meeting Guidelines and Ground Rules
• Facilitating For Success (Tips)
• Sample Support Group Survey Form – provided by DBSA Aurora
• Facilitator Orientation Chat Session Transcript #1 – January 2005
• Facilitator Orientation Chat Session Transcript #2 – February 2005
• Facilitator Orientation Chat Session Transcript #1 (Facilitation Basics) - April 2005
• Facilitator Orientation Chat Session Transcript #2 (Facilitation Basics) - May 2005
• Facilitator Orientation Chat Session Transcript #1 (Case Studies) - June 2005
• Facilitator Orientation Chat Transcript Series 3 Session 1 - July 2005
• Facilitator Orientation Chat Transcript Series 3 Session 2 - August 2005
• Facilitator Orientation Chat Transcript Series 3 Session 3 - September 2005
• Facilitator Orientation Chat Transcript Series 4 Session 2 - November 2005
• Facilitator Orientation Chat Transcript Series 4 Session 3 - December 2005
• Facilitator Orientation Chat Transcript Series 5 Session 1 - January 2006
• Facilitator Orientation Chat Transcript Series 5 Session 2 - February 2006

Chapter Leadership Assistance and Management Tools

• Professional Advisor Guidelines
• Chapter Incorporation and Tax Exemption
• Sample DBSA By-Laws
• Financial Opportunities for DBSA Chapters
• Requesting a Meeting Site
• Chapter Team Etiquette  
• Don't Do All The Work Yourself!
• Get Out Of A Rut With Brainstorming  

Chapter Growth and Publicity Tools

• DBSA “Growing Your Chapter” Guide
• How to Publicize Support Group Meetings
• Low or No Cost Ways to Easily Advertise a Local DBSA Chapter
• Information for New Members About Your Group
• Finding and Cultivating Volunteers
• Starting a Family and Friends Support Group

News Release Information & Samples

• News Releases for Your Chapter
• Press Releases Guidelines and Samples
• Instructions for using the holiday release
• Holiday News Release

Advocacy and Public Policy Information

• DBSA Chapter Advocacy Guide
• DBSA Advocacy and Public Policy Information
• DBSA Legislative Action Center

DBSA Chapter to Chapter Networking

• Share your chapter’s knowledge and receive some in return
• Resource Chapters Initiative
• Find other Chapters in Your Area
• Chapter Leader Message Board

Chapter Samples

• Sample Business Cards
• Sample Letterhead
• Sample Certificate of Appreciation
• Sample Attendance Sheet – provided by DBSA Southeastern Wisconsin
• Sample E-mail Auto-reply
• Sample Teen Depression Initiative  - provided by DBSA Colorado Springs

Other Helpful Tools and Links

• Action Planning for Your Chapter (from CLF 2005) 
• Ceremony of Hope Chapter Kit
• 10 Days and 10 Ways to Raise $100
• Basic Self-help Principles     
• Educational Program Topics for DBSA Chapters
• Free DBSA Brochures/Publications for Your Chapter
• Helpful Hints for Answering Calls and Emails
• Helpful Links for Chapter Leaders
• Volunteers - A Dozen Things They Can Do For DBSA
• Anger Management Workbook (SAMHSA)