Group Guidelines
Share The Air: Let everyone who wishes to speak have the opportunity to do so.

One Person Speaks At A Time: Let each person have an opportunity to speak so that we can all hear them, free from interruption.

What Is Said Here Stays Here: Confidentiality is very important to opening up and sharing concerns.

Differences Of Opinion Are OK: We are all entitled to our own point of view.

Use "I" Language: "What I did when faced with that problem….". Avoid giving advice, or providing solutions. Sharing your experience is far more helpful and respectful.

We Are All Equal: Accept differences that are cultural, linguistic, social and racial. We promote acceptance of personal / racial / religious differences

Provided by: Mood Disorders of Ontario and Toronto

Group Creed
I understand that my condition, or that of one dear to me, is due to a chemical imbalance, not a character flaw, I did nothing to contract the disorder, but it is in my power to help myself and others; to do so I belong to this fellowship.

Get Well, Stay Well, Pass It On!

Provided by: San Antonio DBSA

Confidentiality Statement
The free flow of support depends in part on the shared trust that personal information will be kept confidential. Therefore, when relating the experiences and/or feelings discussed during a meeting, names or other forms of identification should not be used.

Provided by: Fox Valley DBSA

I understand the importance of confidentiality in the ____________ group. I shall uphold the confidentiality of everyone in the group at all times. This shall be done to the extent possible within the group and at all times outside the group. I understand the group must be based on confidentiality if it is to succeed and I respect the right of privacy for each individual.

Provided by: Wayne County DBSA, Michigan