Support DBSA – help
touch and save lives everyday.
More than 30 million Americans
suffer from mood disorders annually. Each year, one in five Americans
experiences a serious emotional disturbance. In fact, mental illness is
more prevalent than cancer, lung disease and heart disease combined –
leading the U.S. Surgeon General to declare mental illness one of our
nation’s leading public health issues. Mood disorders are
indiscriminate, affecting people of all ages, races, ethnic groups and
social classes.
Due to our many supporters, over the past
20 years DBSA has been able to improve recognition, early detection and
diagnosis of mood disorders, help people successfully manage their
diseases, improve care, expand the ability of people to receive
treatment, advance research and increase acceptance and understanding of
mood disorders.
We come to you. DBSA offers hope, help and inspiration for people with depression and bipolar
disorder (manic depression) – people in your community just like you,
your family members, co-workers, and friends. Our network of more than
400 chapters and 1000 support groups throughout the country are comprised of people
who meet regularly to share their experiences. We offer a number of
educational materials reviewed by experts
to meet your informational needs.
You make a difference. You make it
possible for millions of television viewers, as well as newspaper and
magazine readers, and Internet users to learn about mood disorders which helps to eliminate stigma and discrimination.
You strengthen DBSA's voice in the mental health
community and in Washington,
D.C., where we educate and advocate.
You stay informed. Outreach,
our quarterly newsletter, offers the latest news on research and
treatment, news of issues that affect your life and wellness,
stories about members who successfully manage their illnesses, and
information about local chapters. Plus, each year DBSA holds annual
conferences where hundreds of patients, families, professionals, and the
public come together to receive the very latest on research and treatment.
Registration fees are reduced for supporters.
We appreciate
your contributions.
It is because of our generous donors that we are able to help so
many people each year and thanking our donors is a top priority at
DBSA. All donors receive a personal thank you letter and those
contributing $250 or more receive a receipt in addition to their
letter. Please take a moment to read about the benefits
available for every donor category. They range from a subscription
to Outreach to complimentary conference registrations.
Please join our efforts by contributing
today online, by telephone, facsimile or through the mail. Together
we provide hope and help to people who suffer from mood disorders.
Funds donated to DBSA are carefully allocated as is demonstrated by our efficiency rating of
85%. This means that 85% of our total expenses are devoted solely to
programs. DBSA is a not-for-profit Illinois corporation qualified
under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All gifts are deductible based on federal
IRS regulations.
Please consult your tax advisor for more information. DBSA’s
federal tax identification number (FEIN) is 36-3379124. Please contact the
office at giving@DBSAlliance.org, or (800)
826-3632 if you have any questions.
