DBSA WV

If you have attended a Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) West Virginia support group meeting, your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. At DBSA WV, our mission is to provide hope, help, and support to individuals living with mood disorders across the state. By completing this brief survey, you help us improve our peer-led meetings and ensure we are meeting the needs of our community members and their loved ones. Thank you for sharing your experience and helping us grow!

• Upcoming Events
  • Walking With Survivors at the Morgantown Farmer’s Market Pavilion on April 18
  • Kickin It For Katy 5K and Walk at Fairmont State University on April 25
  • NASW WV Spring Conference at the Charleston Convention Center, May 6-8
  • Preston County Family Expo in Kingwood’s VFD Community Building on May 16
  • DBSA WV Open House is on May 30. Come see us!!!
• Resources
  • New “Bipolar Cycling”, “It’s Ok To Ask For Help”, and “Meditation: Safe Place” mental health promotional posters
  • Free literature at our DBSA WV office and at our events
  • 2026 Meeting Calendars (includes new Morgantown Expressive Arts group!)
  • Our Monthly Newsletter
• Media Highlights
  • YouTube Video: Presentation at Senior Monongalians
  • PositivelyWV Podcast Guest Spot from Feb 17th (clip coming soon)
  • Featured on WBOY’s “304 Today“
  • We’re now on Snapchat!
• Get Involved
  • We’re looking for new Facilitators to expand our support group locations and for volunteers to help with events. Please contact us for information.

April is frequently cited as one of the most stressful months of the academic year. Symptoms of depression and anxiety can be significantly compounded by looming paper and project deadlines, final exams, and the social pressures of limited time with friends.

Stop by the Morgantown DBSA WV office to grab this or other brochures on depression, bipolar disorder, and many topics.

DBSA WV participated in the 25th Annual Valley District Health Fair, held on Saturday March 21st, from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department. The event was sponsored by West Virginia Caring, incorporated mammograms (via Bonnie’s Bus) and blood-draw screenings. Stacie and Roger talked to attendees (and other participating organizations) about DBSA support groups, as well as gave out brochures and flyers to spread the word.

Governor Patrick Morrisey proclaimed March 2–6, 2026, as the first-ever “Teen Mental Health Awareness Week” in West Virginia, coinciding with World Teen Mental Wellness Day on March 2nd. Also, March 30th is World Bipolar Awareness Day. As such, our brochure of the month for March is “Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens”. Stop by our office in the Mountaineer Mall to get your free copy, as well as brochures on many other topics dealing with mood disorders.

Executive Director Stacie Weaver gave a presentation about DBSA WV at the Senior Monongalians Center in the Mountaineer Mall on February 19, 2026. The event was recorded and will be posted to our YouTube channel.

DBSA WV exhibited at West Virginia University’s Mountainlair Student Union in Morgantown on February 12th, 2026 at the Community Engagement Expo, seeking student volunteers as well as promoting our services and resources.

Stop by the Morgantown office to get your copy of “Understanding Agitation” as well as brochures on many other topics.

Older adults need to combat isolation and the winter blues as much as anyone.

We also have large-print brochures on Anxiety, OCD, Panic, and Social Phobia Disorders available. Stop by the Morgantown DBSA WV office to grab these or brochures on many other topics.

Event Note: Executive Director Stacie Weaver will be giving a presentation at the Senior Monongalians Center (Mountaineer Mall) on Jan 20th at 10:30AM