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• Meeting Calendars for 2026 (includes new Morgantown Expressive Arts group!)
• New/Updated Social Media channels: NextDoor, Reddit, X/Twitter, and LinkedIn
• Actively looking for new Facilitators to expand our support group locations
• DBSA WV recently featured on WBOY’s “304 Today“
• Monthly DBSA WV Newsletter !
• Resources (free posters, library collection list, mental health screening, etc.)
• Free literature (including new brochures on Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Sleep Issues, and the “Baby Blues”) at our DBSA WV office or by visiting us out at events (see our social media posts)
• Expanding ways to support mental health across West Virginia!

Facilitator Carole Hoffman’s new support group starts December 6th at 4PM at the DBSA WV office in the Mountaineer Mall. Contact Carole at lavenderstarling@mail.com for more info.

We’re looking to expand the availability of our support groups within WV by recruiting new support group facilitators. If you might be interested, please contact us for more information. We would love to talk to you about it!

The 2025 Tri-County “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” took place on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Mountaineer Mall on Greenbag Road in Morgantown. The DBSA WV office was open during the event to provide information and answer questions about our support groups for Depression, Bipolar, and other mood disorders.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of West Virginia held their annual #OutoftheDarkness Walk on October 18 at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park in Morgantown. Chapter President Libby Shuttleworth, Administrative Assistant Roger Neptune, and event volunteer Channon Humphrey were there representing DBSA WV and providing resources to the community.

#MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention

DBSA WV was set up at Pierpont Landing Pharmacy in Morgantown, WV on September 25 to promote our services and support Naloxone distribution in this national event (that was started in WV, btw!)

For more information about S.A.L.D. visit SOARWV or the Monongalia County Health Department.

Due to the Buckwheat Festival Fireman’s Parade, the Preston County Support Group meeting normally held on Thursday, September 25th will be moved online to a virtual meeting. Please contact Stacie in advance to get the Zoom link (see Support Group Meeting page for info).

DBSA WV exhibited at West Virginia University’s Mountainlair Student Union in Morgantown on September 18, 2025, alongside other nonprofits and community partners, to promote our services as well as seek student volunteers.