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Postpartum Support International (PSI) WV’s Team Morgantown hosted “The Climb” event at Wiles Hill Community Center on Saturday, June 28th, to spread awareness of mental health challenges during pregnancy and postpartum. An official Community Partner of the event, DBSA WV also participated by having a staffed table there to provide resource material to participants, games for kids, and support group information to attendees. Executive Director Stacie Weaver, her son Chase Weaver, and Administrative Assistant Roger Neptune were there to spread the word about DBSA WV.

Entertainment, vendors, and community came together at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Park on June 14 to celebrate Morgantown’s PRIDE. Two volunteer members of our Board of Directors, Lynne and Olivia, were there to represent DBSA WV and promote mental health awareness, as well as provide information about our support groups to anyone with Depression, Bipolar, and other mood disorders, as well as those who care for them.

DBSA WV participated in the Family Fun Expo event on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Kingwood Community Building. This free event for all ages was a community gathering to promote family, fun, and wellbeing. As such, our booth had games for kids based on the DBSA Mood Crew characters. We were visited by the WVU Mountaineer and Smokey the Bear (pictured above).

The 4th annual Kickin’ for Katy walk/run was held on May 3, 2025, at
Fairmont State University. This event along with other events hosted by the
Kickin’ it for Katy organization is a wonderful event that helps raise
awareness of suicide prevention and mental health, and all proceeds go
towards the Kaitlynn Jade Memorial Scholarship Fund to help students
pursue careers in the mental health field.
This was the 3rd year in a row DBSA WV attended Kickin’ it for Katy as a
sponsor and providing a resource table. DBSA WV was represented by
Executive Director Stacie Weaver and Administrative Assistant Roger
Neptune. We provided pamphlets on DBSA’s support groups for depression
and bipolar disorder, and resources on suicide prevention. We also passed
out DBSA WV flyers, ink pens, suicide prevention stickers, and stress toy
keychains.
We look forward to attending next year’s Kickin’ it for Katy walk/run and
hope to help spread the word so more people will attend next year to help
support an amazing organization and cause.

DBSA WV attended the National Association of Social Workers Spring Conference in Charleston, WV on April 23 through April 25, 2025. Executive Director Stacie Weaver and Administrative Assistant Roger Neptune represented DBSA WV all three days of the conference. DBSA WV’s Board of Director’s President joined on the third day of the conference. NASW’s conference is a massive event with people attending from across West Virginia, even some from out of state.
We had a table with many resources to hand out to attendees. Not only did we provide resources with information on DBSA support groups and information on mood disorders, but we also had ink pens, brain shaped stress balls, a variety of stickers, and fidget rings. We held a raffle for a $25 gift card also with the winner being Sarah Hart. With so many people in attendance, we were able to meet so many wonderful people who work hard every day to help their fellow West Virginian and make a lot of contacts.
We look forward to attending again next year. The more we can spread the word about DBSA and our free services, the more we can provide hope, help, and support those who need it.

DBSA WV attended RDVIC’s Walking with Survivors event in Morgantown at the Spruce Street Farmers Market on Saturday April 12, 2025. DBSA WV was represented by Executive Director Stacie Weaver and new Administrative Assistant Roger Neptune.
Even though it was a chilly, windy day; many people came out to show their support. We couldn’t keep many items on the DBSA WV table due to the wind, but we made sure everyone who visited our table left with resources and fun items such as ink pens, stickers, stress balls, and lip balm.
A huge thank you to RDVIC for putting this event on for another year, and all the work they do every day. We are looking forward to attending again next year!

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of WV (DBSA WV) is hiring! We are looking for an Administrative Assistant for the state office located at the Mountaineer Mall in Morgantown. The hours are 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Tuesday through Friday, and every other Saturday. The job duties are listed below. If interested, please contact Libby by phone at 304-629-1779 or by e-mail at wv65byrd@aol.com.

Duties:

    DBSA WV is happy to announce the availability of a Peer Support Specialist in our office located at 5000 Greenbag Rd Morgantown, WV. Services are available Tuesday through Friday and every other Saturday 11:00am to 3:00pm. As always, Peer Support Specialist Services offered through DBSA WV are free to anyone 18 and over living with a mood disorder. Please call (304) 241-1862, to check availability or email staciewdbsa@outlook.com during regular office hours.

Executive Director, Stacie Weaver represented DBSA WV during the West Virginia Counselor’s Association (WVCA) Conference November 7^th through 9^th. The conference was held at The Resort at Glade Springs in Daniels, WV. The conference was filled with wonderful presenters, who were extremely knowledgeable. During the three-day conference, DBSA WV had a display table full of resource materials, DBSA WV ink pens, mental health stickers, and DBSA WV support group flyers. Stacie was able to meet a lot of new people from all over West Virginia and share information about DBSA WV’s free peer-led support groups. Many people signed up on the contact sheet to stay connected with DBSA WV in the future, and to receive more information about DBSA WV to share with their clients. We are looking forward to attending next year’s conference.