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D e p r e s s i o n a n d B i p o l a r S u p p o r t A l l i a n c e

Spring, 2007

Welcome to New BoardMembers, Officers,

and Advisors

DBSA is very pleased to announce the additionof Ronda G. Robinson, LSW and EvangelinaHammonds, LCSW, to the Board of Directors.

Ronda has been with the Covenant House for 22 yearsand serves as their Executive Director while Evangelinais with St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital and specializes incrisis intervention and trauma resolution. Evangelinaand Ronda are well-known in the community for theirextraordinary work.

Don Haley and Vivian Wise join the Advisory Board.Don has thirty years experience in industrial realestate, and Vivian comes from a background in retailsales. Marcie Mir Tipton, LCSW has also joined theAdvisory Board. Marcie is the Director of SocialServices at El Centro De Corazón. Walfrido Sepúlveda,M.D., a psychiatrist at MHMRA, has joined the groupof Medical Advisors for DBSA. He will be an invaluableresource as DBSA grows in service to the community.

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MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of Depression and Bipolar Support AllianceGreater Houston (DBSA) is to sponsor free supportgroups that assist in the recovery of individuals withdepression and/or bipolar disorder.

3800 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77098(713) 600-1131 • FAX (713) 600-1137

Email: [email protected]

INSIDE THIS ISSUENew Board Members 1 The Road Not Taken 5President’s Column 2 From the Executive Director 5Board of Directors 3 Recent Developments 6 – 7Bipolar Disorder Demystified 3 DBSA Support Groups 8Men’s Hidden Depression 3 Resources 9Meet the Staff at DBSA 4 2006 Donors 10–11From a Program Coordinator 4 DBSA Donor Form 12

Executive Director Jackie St. Germain (front row center) greetsnew Board members and officers, Evangelina Hammonds (from left),

Walfrido Sepúlveda, Bolivar Andrews, Don Haley,Vivian Wise, and Ed Cappel.

DBSA is also pleased to announce that Ed Cappelis the new Board President and Bolivar Andrews isthe new President-Elect. They are both very busyattending committee meetings, setting goals forgrowth, and overseeing the many details of operation.Joining them as executive officers are Secretary,Terrell Wilson, and Treasurer, Carleton McHenry, bothof whom are also very hard at work.

Depression and BipolarSupport Alliance

3800 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 300Houston, TX 77098

713-600-1131www.dbsahouston.org

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Please make your check payable to DBSA Greater Houston and mail it to:DBSA Greater Houston, 3800 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77098.

DBSA Greater Houston is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Gifts made to DBSA Greater Houston are fully deductibleto the extent allowed by law. A receipt will be sent for all donations. Thank you for your generosity and support.

V ery special thanks are in order for the board andstaff of DBSA Greater Houston for the amazingjob done during 2006. Under the tireless and

devoted leadership of Past President Franna Litton andwonderful Executive Director, Jackie St. Germain, not onlywere 2006 goals achieved, but they were surpassed!

At the start of 2007, DBSA Greater Houston is on soundfinancial footing due to the generosity of many individualsand foundations. In fact, I’m delighted to report that100% of DBSA’s Board and Advisory Boardcontributed time, talent, and treasure as well.Thanks to the efforts of Carol Ann Paddock,the Development Committee exceededtheir fundraising goals by more than10%, allowing DSBA to build up reservesfor future needs. These results werelargely due to a very generous gift fromthe Dunn Foundation as well as severalothers. DBSA is extremely grateful for all whochose to support them.

At the end of 2006, Sandy Robertson, our very capableOffice Manager, began full-time work status. In addition,DBSA hired David Moore, our second Program Coordinator,

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Support Group Facilitators Mary Ann Brauer, from left, Cindy Moore,and Katrina Brauer enjoy the Holiday Party at DBSA headquarters last

December. These facilitators work with groups in the 1960 and Kingwoodareas. The party honored all the extraordinary facilitators of DBSA’s38 groups and included a performance by the Harbor Lights Choir.

to aid Jennifer Urbach in the monitoring and training ofsupport groups and their facilitators. Since DBSA is nowresponsible for 38 support groups in this city and plans to addan additional 8 to 10 in 2007, David’s assistance will begreatly needed and appreciated.

Thanks to the efforts by Communication Committee Chair,Jan Redford, a marketing plan is ready to implement.Jan’s committee spent several hours with marketing

experts, Hugh Williams and Ralph Joffrion, fromExecutive Service Corps of Houston (ESCH) in

order to develop an action plan to increasepublic awareness of DBSA Greater Houston

as well as “successfully” start up newsupport groups in Houston.

Program Support Committee Chair, PeggyLandrum, will be working with her commit-

tee to provide additional training for the mostvaluable assets, our facilitators. She will also do

all that is possible to keep their job satisfaction levels at alltime highs. The work DBSA’s facilitators do is extremelydemanding, both physically and emotionally. There is aneed to do all in our power to tend to their needs. Peggy’scommittee is also working with Dr. Ralph Culler, a researchexpert, in an effort to statistically demonstrate the efficacyof the group support model. This work product will validateto all the importance of the work we do.

Finally, I want to thank all the staff and board memberswho’ve served before me for they have set the stage foranother great year. I’m very proud and honored to be thePresident for 2007. I pledge to do all that is possible withthe help of board and staff, to leave the DBSA organizationeven stronger and better positioned at the end of the yearso we can continue to improve the lives of those sufferingwith this treatable mental illness!

Ed Cappel2007 Board President

President’s Column

“Remember whereyou were when youbegan. It increasesyour compassion forpeople just beginning.

– Unknown

In Honor ofBolivar Andrews

A Friend of DBSA*Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bonfield

Dr. Gene Carlton and Mrs. Ann Trammel*Philip Burguieres

Marc and Jeri Shapiro Family FoundationEd Cappel

Karol and William Scarbrough*Dr. Gene Carlton &

Mrs. Ann TrammelFlo and Bill McGee*

The Chapelwood GroupTraci and Rolf Brown*

Linda CondonNancy and Steve Lerner*

The Hutar FamilyPaula and Neil Keutzer*

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis JamesFlo and Bill McGee*

Mr. and Mrs. David KnappDr. Gene Carlton and Mrs. Ann Trammel*

Mr. and Mrs. W.J. McAnelly, Jr.A Friend of DBSA*

Ed McCulloughA Friend of DBSA*

Flo and Bill McGeeFranna and Ted Litton*A Friend of DBSA*

Mr. and Mrs. NelsonPaula and Neil Keutzer*

Mr. and Mrs. SturgesDr. Gene Carlton and Mrs. Ann Trammel*

Mr. and Mrs. David UnderwoodDr. Gene Carlton and Mrs. Ann Trammel*

Jo Ann and Gary LeveringMary and Evans Attwell*Anne and Currie BechtolDr. Gene Carlton & Mrs. Ann TrammelShelby and Ward JonesAllan King and Janice LeveringJanice Dougall Melcher*LeAnn R. Levering and Bradley PlantVicki and Jim MontagueSusan and Will PenlandDaisy and William QuayleMartha and Frank Smith, Jr.Jackie and Ray St. GermainLynda and David Underwood*

In Memory ofWilliam Deford Gray

Dick Walters

Dick HarmonJo Ann and Gary Levering

Katheryn HitchcockVicki and Jim Montague*

Trey HoranDiana and Tim Horan*

Robert JenneyJo Ann and Gary Levering*

Alan McDowellJo Ann and Gary Levering

Carl RettenmierMaxine FarabaughMichiko Rettenmier

Irene SawyerSherry and Lawrence Heidbreder

Mary ThomasAnn Carroll

Ann H. WeberJo Ann and Gary Levering*B.D. and Mac McAndrew*

In Kind DonorsLevering & Company, Inc.Susan PavlicaPioneer Contract ServicesBill RudolfViebig, McCommon & Associates

In Memory ofRobert Alden Jewell

Melinda and Joseph Abell, IIIMaribel AdkinsMr. and Mrs. George N. Allen, Jr.Jackie and Robert AndersonGretchen and David AndersonBruce ArendaleMr. and Mrs. Daniel C. ArnoldChris and Merrell AthonElizabeth and Howard Ayers, Jr.Susan and Steve BaileyPamela BakerLinda and Spencer BaraschGail BartlettAnne and Currie BechtolStuart and Gus BlackshearCindy and Bob BladesSally BrollierSharrie and Clyde BuckShirley and Ballard BurgherBetty and John CabanissMinnie and Ed CappelBetty and Rick CarrellMargot and John CaterTrish and Dunbar Chambers, Jr.The Cottingham FamilyThe Couch FamilyEmily and Holcombe CrosswellCathryn and Lewis Cutrer, Jr.Terry and Mike DaltonMindy and Joshua DavidsonJo Lynn and Stephen DavisJonathan DayJeff Dodd and Susan OhsfeldtAndrea DowlenTami and Pat DyerLiza and Edward Ehlers

Pam and Jimmy ErwinAudrey and Andrew FeinerCissie and Dillon FergusonMargaret and Vincent FosterJudi and Charles GilmoreLiz and Tom GlanvilleDebbie and Robert GlauserPeter GoodmanMr. and Mrs. HarringtonMaybell and Virgil HarrisMary Sue and Jon HeineCindy and James HintonJoan and Kevin HodgesAnnabel and Joseph HoffmanStephanie and Bryan JamisonEvelyn and Bob Jewell*Charlotte and S. G. JohnsEdith and Sherwood JonesRobbie JustusAnn and Thomas KelseyThe Kimichik FamilyCarol and Charles Kingswell-SmithThomas Kline and Lindsey B. LangBarbara and Jim KnightGeorgiana and Robert LaddJo Ann and Gary LeveringDebra and Richard LiesseCarolyn and David LightFranna and Ted LittonMr. and Mrs. William Livesay, Jr.Vicki Lovin*Julianne and Matthew LyonsMr. and Mrs. Thomas MartinElise and Tony MassothB.D. and Mac McAndrewJanet and Louis McCarterFlo and Bill McGeeMarguerite and Samuel McHard, III

Sandra and Adams McHenrySharyn and Jerry MetcalfMoss Adams LLPDiane and Charles OfnerMr. and Mrs. Dee OsborneNancy and Stacy OwenCarol Ann and Bob PaddockMr. and Mrs. Dexter PeacockJean and Rodman PeddieSusan and Will PenlandStacy PerlitzKathy and John PipkinSusan and Ben RiggsLynn and John RussellDiana and Dennis RyanJo and Marlin Sandlin, Jr.Ellen and Charles SheedyMarilyn and Gene ShepherdSusanne and Stephen SlackErin SmithPatsy and Bob SpeedCarter StoneNancy and Bill StrangeMr. and Mrs. Monte StricklandAnne SumanSusan and T. C. ToomeyLynda and David UnderwoodCindy and Steffen Van Keppel and FamilyEmily and Marcus VeazeyDeborah and Bill WalkerDebbie WeatherfordTetine and Chip WerleinL.M. WilsonCarolyn and Bryan WimberlyJoy WoodardAnn and John WooldridgeWilliam Young*Nancy and Robert Zimmerman


2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ed Cappel, PresidentBolivar C. Andrews, President ElectFranna Litton, Past PresidentGary Levering, Founding PresidentTerrell Wilson, SecretaryCarleton McHenry, Treasurer

Clyde BuckLinda CondonLois E. DavisFred DunlopJohn EadsEvangelina Hammonds, LCSWMartha G. Hanson, Ph.D.Tim HoranDick KildayKeith KimmickPeggy Landrum, Ph.D.Carolyn LightB.D. McAndrewEdward S. McCulloughWells McGeeCarol Ann PaddockWill PenlandJan Redford, Ph.D.Ronda G. Robinson, LSWPeggy RoeBill RudolfLynda UnderwoodTed WeissMarie Wise

2007 ADVISORY BOARD

Philip Burguieres, Chairman

Ron BandyBen BergeronJim BraniffRev. Linda ChristiansChalon FontaineJim GasperFrank GriffinMaureen HackettDon H. HaleyFlo McGeeSandra McHenryMarcie Mir Tipton, LCSWVicki MontagueRobert W. PaddockJohn PipkinBrad RafflePete SealeGeorge ShannonDoug SwansonRichard B. WaltersVivian Wise

MEDICAL ADVISORS

Susan Backes, M.D.Matthew Brams, M.D.John W. Burruss, M.D.James W. Lomax, M.D.Alice Mao, M.D.Walfrido Sepúlveda, M.D.Mary Ann Ty, M.D.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jackie St. Germain

We are truly grateful tothe following donors whose

gifts and pledges supportour programs.

* indicates donated since lastMoodPoints publication.

$10,000 and aboveThe Albert and Margaret Alkek

Foundation

The Baxter Trust*

The Brown Foundation, Inc.

The Gordon and Mary CainFoundation

John S. Dunn ResearchFoundation*

The Fondren Foundation

Jo Ann and Gary Levering

Jack H. & William M. LightCharitable Trust

Ruth Jones MacDonaldCharitable Trust

Cecille and George Shannon*

St. Luke’s EpiscopalHealth Charities*

Suzi and Doug Swanson

$5,000 – $9,999Burguieres Family Foundation

Mary and John Eads

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Horan

The Lyons Foundation*

Flo and Bill McGee, Jr.

Wells McGee and The Florence& William K. McGee, Jr.Family Foundation

The Simmons Foundation, Inc.

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church –Outreach Program*

Lynda and David Underwood

$2,000 – $4,999Minnie and Ed Cappel

Terrell Wilson and The Luciusand Eva Eastman Fund

Harriet and Joe Foster Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Gibbs

Anne and Eric GleacherFoundation*

Joseph and Ida Liskin Foundation

Gaye and Ed McCullough

Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Peacock

Susan and Will Penland

Kathy and John Pipkin

Bill Rudolf

The Stuart Charitable Foundation*

$1,000 – $1,999Friends of DBSA (2)

Marilyn and Bolivar Andrews

Bayou Charitable Trust*

Annie and Ben Bergeron

H. M. Bitner Charitable Trust*

Blanton and Wareing Families*

Marsha and Jim Braniff

Sharrie and Clyde Buck

Dr. Gene Carlton &Mrs. Ann Trammel

Jackie and Fred Dunlop

Elizabeth and John Elder III*

Ann and Bob Gregory*

Frank Griffin and Jan McNeilland The McNeill CharitableFoundation

The Hackett Family Foundation

Charlotte and Tom Haynie*

Evelyn and Bob Jewell*

Dianne and Dick Kilday

Franna and Ted Litton

B.D. and Mac McAndrew

The Fredrick McCord Family*

Suzanne and Charles McCord III

The John P. McGovernFoundation*

Sandra and Adams McHenry, Jr.

Janice Dougall Melcher*

Carol Ann and Robert W. PaddockFund

Barbara and Corbin Robertson, Jr.

Josephine and Joe Scardino

Marc and Jeri ShapiroFamily Foundation

Richard W. Weekley Family Fund

William and Marie WiseFamily Foundation

$500 - $999Susan Backes, M.D.

Missy and Ron Bandy

Jason Baron, M.D.

Sara and Kirk Breitenwischer*

Sally and Joe Bridges*

Maggie and Mike Castleman*

Vicki and Jim Clepper*

Linda and Don Condon

Gayle and Arlen Ferguson

Liz and Tom Glanville

Martha and Phil Hanson

Sally and David Harvin

Marnie and Lee Hogan

Louise and Robert Jamail

Mary B. and James K. JenningsCharitable Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. RaleighW. Johnson, Jr.*

Shelby and Ward Jones

Susan and Richard Keeton

Carol and Keith Kimmick

Barbara and Charles Kraft

LeAnn Levering and Bradley Plant

Gwen and Larry Melody

Sara and Fred Robertson*

Peggy and Bill Roe

Martha and Frank Smith, Jr.

Dick Walters

Margaret and Jerry Wolfe*

up to $499Friends of DBSA (8)*Helen and Joe Allen*Mary and Evans Attwell*Anne and Bob Baillio*Stanley Bernstein*Suzann and Travis Broesche*Traci and Rolf BrownBetty and Rick Carrell*Claire and John CaudillDebbie and Charlie Chambers*ConocoPhillips Company*Lana and Chip Cureton*Sallie and E. Ted Davis*Lois DavisNeva and John Dawson*Judy and Ned Earle*Beth and Fort FlowersMr. and Mrs. Peter J. FluorChalon Fontaine and Pete Seale*Dr. Kathleen Gallentine*Richard GarciaGeorgia and Jim GasperJanita and Garney Griggs*Joanie and Don HaleyChris Harvell and FamilySara and Phil HawkJoan and Gardner Heidrick*Janis and Randy Henry*

Marilyn and John Holstead*Peggy IngramDebbie and Frank Jones*Rose Ann Medlin*Kelly and Curtis Kayem*Allan King and Janice LeveringLucy and Lynn Lamme*Peggy Landrum and Steve WalesStephanie and Ed LarsenBessie Liedtke*Nancy and Jim LomaxBeatriz LopezMr. and Mrs. Ronald MartinLeigh Masterson*Nonnie and Tom Matthews*Mack McCormickCarleton McHenryVicki and Jim MontaguePreston Moore*Jane MooreBeth Morrison*Joan and Howard NelsonRalph O’Connor*Beverly and Staman OgilvieBetty and Bob Palmquist*Edith and Walt ParmerMarilyn PattersonMarti and Dave Peterson*Joan and Butch Pratka*Daisy and Bill QuayleSusan and Brad Raffle*Jan and David RedfordDonNell and Tom RushingCaroline and Bill SabinFran Sampson*Wayne Schneider*Ann and Howard Schramm*Cynthia and John Scofield*Margret and Robert Simmons*Jackie and Ray St. GermainSt. Luke’s United

Methodist Church*Judy and Mike Tomforde*Barbara and Skip Vaughan*Eleanor and Richard Viebig*Cindy and Lester WaguespackMargie and William Warren*Ann and Ted WeissAnn and John Werner*Clark K. Williams*Betsy and Jim Winn*

DBSA 2006 Donors

Bipolar DisorderDemystified:

Mastering the Tightropeof Manic Depression

Author: Lana Castle

Review by Tom Kennedy, Ed.D

If you want to have a broad exposureto the psychology of bipolar disorder,this book may be for you. I think of itas an introductory psychology courseusing bipolar as the main thread. LanaCastle has bipolar disorder and isinvolved with DBSA groups in Austin,Texas. Her book mixes sound informa-tion about bipolar with her own story.The book covers significantly morethan the usual book on bipolar. Castleintroduces some information thatis more speculative, such as howautoimmune disorders, endocrinedisorders and infectious diseasesmay be causes of bipolar or relatedto it in some way. The review ofbrain mechanisms does not seem

Book Reviews necessary. Castle does a good jobof introducing the influences ofpersonality disorders and otherpsychological disorders that somebipolar sufferers also share.

My biggest criticism of the book isthat it appears to cover too muchmaterial. Practically anything relatedto bipolar may be found here. But theinformation is brief. If there is onething missing in the book, it’s a list ofspecific side effects of medicationsused with bipolar. One concern sheraised was that your counselor“may or may not be formally trainedin psychology.” In Texas and otherstates, if your counselor is licensedby the state as a counselor, he or shemust have formal training in psychologyand counseling.

Castle does a nice job of covering avariety of issues about bipolar in abrief, readable manner. I recommendthis book as a good introduction tobipolar disorder.

Men’s Hidden DepressionReview by Tom Kennedy, Ed.D

The January 2007 edition of Reader’sDigest contains an article on men’sdepression. The article is called “TheSecret Men Won’t Admit” and revealshow men act out their depressiondifferently from women. It tells ofmen who are depressed but expresstheir depression through constantirritability and angry outbursts. Sincemen’s symptoms are many timesdifferent from women’s symptoms,men are often not aware they are

depressed. Most use alcohol anddrugs to control their irritability, angryoutbursts, and thoughts of suicide.I recommend all family members readthe article for a brief overview ofdepression in men.

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office organization, and needs of theboard of directors. All four are licensedprofessionals in the field of mentalhealth, creating an environmentof sensitivity and understanding forthe individuals DBSA serves.

From a Program Coordinator

Hello all! My name is David Moore and I am the newProgram Coordinator for DBSA. My clinical backgroundincludes experience in training, in supervision, and as atherapist. Throughout all of my training and work experienceI have had the privilege of working with individuals withboth depression and bipolar disorder, both in struggle andtriumph. Therefore, I am excited to be working with anorganization that has such an extraordinary mission andthe ability to change the lives of so many. I have beenlearning so much from my veteran colleague, JenniferUrbach. I hope to continue to learn more from facilitatorsand group participants as I visit more groups in the comingweeks and months!

I also wanted to update everyone on a few program devel-opments. On January 20, 2007, DBSA conducted a facilitator

DSBA Staff Members Jennifer Urbach, from left, Jackie St.Germain,David Moore, Sandy Robertson

Meet the Staff of DBSA

DBSA is pleased to present theirdynamic staff members who havealready proven what intelligence,energy, and dedication can do to makea growing organization a success.

Executive Director, Jackie St. Germain,came to work for DBSA last year andhas already steered the organizationin a forward direction. She hasenhanced the outreach to thecommunity network of healthcareproviders while overseeing fundraisingand internal operations. ProgramCoordinator, Jennifer Urbach, hasbeen with DBSA for two years andhas effectively filled the need forfacilitator training and group support.David Moore has recently joined her

as the second Program Coordinator,a vitally needed addition with thegrowth in the number of groups.And Sandy Robertson’s title of OfficeManager does not begin to describethe work she accomplishes to supportthe budgeting, fundraising, general

training. The training was well attended and includedtraining for new facilitators as well as a review training ofpolicies and procedures. A second round of these trainingstook place on February 24, 2007. Looking to the future,DBSA is exploring the possibility of opening several newgroups within the greater Houston area. Groups in thenegotiation phases include a new Sugar Land group, agroup at HBU, a group at Jewish Family Services, and agroup at the Strawberry Clinic in the Harris County HospitalDistrict. In fact, one of DBSA’s goals is to open 8 to 10 newgroups this year. Lastly, DBSA will begin exploring ways tocollect speakers for the newly formed Speakers Bureau. Ifyou know of any opportunities for us to speak on DBSA-relevant topics please call me at 713-600-1135. Thanks, andI hope to meet many of you in person soon!

David Moore, LCSWDBSA Program Coordinator

Staff News

Program Notes

Resources


Counseling Resources

Bering Support Network 713-526-1017(offers individual, family, and X 211and couples therapy for $25 flat rate)1440 Harold

Catholic Charities 713-526-4611(free or sliding scale)

Center for CreativeResources 713-461-7599(provides multi-level resources forpeople of all economic backgrounds,including a Low Cost Clinic)310 Sul RossDePelchin Children’s Center(sliding scale, Medicaid) 713-730-2335

Family Services of Greater Houston(sliding scale, Medicaid) 713-861-4849

Interface-Samaritan Counseling Center(sliding scale counseling) 713-626-7990

MHMRA Eligibility Center 713-970-7070(financial and clinical eligibilityfor psychiatric evaluation andmedication management)

The Council on Alcoholand Drugs Houston 713-942-4100(dual diagnosis – substance abuseand mental illness) assessment,counseling and referral

Jewish Family Services 713-667-9336(sliding scale, Medicaid)

UH Psychological Research and Services(sliding scale counseling) 713-743-8600

Houston PsychiatricServices 713-500-2525(sliding scale psychiatric services)

Ben Taub IntensiveOutpatient Program 713-873-2000

Emergency Assistance

Crisis Hotline –Suicide Prevention 713-468-5463

MHMRA Emergency Line 713-970-7070

NeuroPsychiatric Center 713-970-4600(MHMRA Crisis Clinic)

United Way Helpline 211

National SuicidePrevention Hotline 800-273-TALKwww.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Free or Reduced Cost Meds

Partnership for Prescription Assistancewww.pparx.org 888-477-2669(indicates the requirements of allpatient assistance med programs)

The Medicine Program 573-996-7300(M-F 8-5 CST) orwww.themedicineprogram.com

NeedyMeds www.needymeds.com

Pharmaceutical Research &Manufacturers of America 800-762-4636www.helpingpatients.org

Together RX Access 800-444-4106www.TogetherRXAccess.com

Internet Resources

DBSA Greater Houstonwww.dbsahouston.org

Depression and BipolarSupport Alliance (national)www.dbsalliance.org

McMan’s Depression and Bipolar Webwww.mcmanweb.com

The Reawakening Centerwww.reawake.com

Resources for Families on TreatingDepression in Children and Adolescentswww.ParentsMedGuide.org

University of MichiganDepression Centerwww.med.umich.edu/depression

DBSA – Choosing a MentalHealth Professionalwww.dbsalliance.org/PDF/finding.pdf

Online Literary Magazine ShowcasingCreative Writing and Works of Art byPeople with Depression or Bipolarhttp://manicmusingsmagazine.com

Misc. Community Resources

Disability Bus Pass 713-635-4000(Customer service) 713-658-0180

Gold Card Eligibility 713-715-2800(press 1 for info., then code number 1103)

Housing Resource Center 512-465-4595

Texas Insur. Risk Pool 888-398-3927(health insur. if you’re “uninsurable”)www.txhealthpool.org

Texas State HealthInsurance Program 800-252-9240

The Gathering Place 713-729-3499(provides a supportive environmentfor adults with severe and persistentmental illness)

The Menninger Clinic 713-275-5002

St. Joseph House 713-523-5958(day center for people with mentalillnesses – part of Magnificat Houses,which provides housing, but also open tononresidents; for info. call Ron Gregory)

Other Support Groups

Mental Health Assoc. 713-522-5161(referrals to support groupsand other resources)

NAMI Texas 800-633-3760or www.namitexas.org

NAMI Metro Houston 713-970-3455www.namimetrohouston.org

NAMI West Houston 713-984-2538or www.namiwesthouston.org

NAMI Humble 281-459-1518or 281-358-9582

NAMI Fort Bend 281-494-5193

Depression Anonymous 713-541-6685(meets at West Oaks Hospital,Wed. at 7:30, call M. Patterson)

ADDA (Attention DeficitDisorders Assoc.) 281-897-0982Southern Regionwww.adda-sr.org

Alcoholics Anonymous 713-683-7227

Al-Anon FamilyGroup Service 713-686-6300

Borderline Personality 281-533-9887

Palmer Drug Abuse Program 713-273-2692

OCD Support Group 713-527-9755

DBSA Greater Houston Support GroupsFree and open to the public (except those marked as CLOSED GROUPS)

★ Denotes New DBSA Group

MONDAY

Galleria Group, 7 p.m.St. Martin’s Episcopal Church717 Sage Rd., 77056Room 203For directions, 713-621-3040

Katy Adolescent and Parent Groups,7 p.m. ★

St. Peters United Methodist Church20775 Kingsland Blvd., 77450Adolescents: Room S-203Parents: Room S-204For directions, 281-492-8031

Kingwood Group, 7 p.m.Kingwood Pines Hospital2001 Ladbrook, 77339For directions, 281-358-1495

Medical Center Group, 7 p.m.Intracare Hospital7601 Fannin, 77054For directions, 713-790-0949

Gathering Place Inner Loop Group –CLOSED GROUP

The Gathering Place

TUESDAY

Katy Adult Group, 7 p.m.St. Peters United Methodist Church20775 Kingsland Blvd., 77450Room S-209 (upstairs in back)Call 281-492-8031

Piney Point Groups, 7 p.m.Chapelwood United Methodist Church11140 Greenbay, 77024Adults: Room W204Young Adults (18+): Room 5For directions, 713-465-3467

Spanish Speaking Women’s Group,11 a.m. ★

El Centro De CorazónMagnolia Multi-Service Center Room 202C7307 Capitol Street, 77011For directions, 713-928-9560

Southwest Adolescent and ParentGroups, 6:30 p.m. ★

Youth Service Center (formally knownas the Chimney Rock Center)

6300 Chimney Rock, 77081Parents (Spanish): R108Parents (English): R202Adolescents: Room 203For directions, 713-600-1134

Southwest Group, 7:30 p.m.West Oaks Hospital6500 Hornwood, 77074For directions 713-995-0909

WEDNESDAY

The Covenant House Texas Groups – CLOSED GROUPSA team and C team groups

Discover Program Group –CLOSED GROUP

Search Project

Jester Prison Unit Group –CLOSED GROUP

Jester Prison

Tomball Group, 7 p.m.Tomball United Methodist Church1603 Baker, 77375Faith Building, Room FB 10 and 12For directions, 281-351-1249

Westchase Group, 12 noon2500 City West Blvd., 77042Suite 775For directions, 713-779-8963

THURSDAY

Inner Loop Group, 7 p.m.St. Luke’s United Methodist Church3471 Westheimer, 77027Chapel ParlorFor directions, 713-622-5710

Montrose Group, 7:15 p.m.Bering Memorial United

Methodist Church1440 Harold, 77098Room 223For directions713-526-1017

DBSA 1960 (North) Group, 7:30 p.m.Cypress Creek Hospital17750 Cali Drive, 77090For directions, 281-586-7600

Missouri City Group, 7 p.m.First United Methodist Church3900 Lexington Blvd.(at 1092 – Murphy Rd), 77459For directions, 281-499-3502

Sugar Land Adolescent Group, 7pm ★St. Laurence Catholic ChurchThe Religious Education Building; upstairs3103 Sweetwater Blvd., 77479For directions, (281)265-5774

Gathering Place Southwest Group –CLOSED GROUP

The Gathering Place

FRIDAY

The Covenant House Texas Groups –CLOSED GROUP

B team group

SATURDAY

Medical Center Group, 10 a.m.Intracare Hospital7601 Fannin, 77054For directions, 713-790-0949

Please verify times and locations by visiting our website www.dbsahouston.org or calling 713-600-1131.DBSA support groups provide the kind of sharing and caring that is crucial for a lifetime of wellness,

but support groups are not a substitute for professional care.


The Road Not Taken

by Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be one traveler, long I stoodAnd looked down one as far as I couldTo where it bent in the undergrowth;Then took the other, as just as fair,And having perhaps the better claim,Because it was grassy and wanted wear;Though as for that the passing thereHad worn them really about the same,And both that morning equally layIn leaves no step had trodden black.Oh, I kept the first for another day!Yet knowing how way leads on to way,I doubted if I should ever come back.I shall be telling this with a sighSomewhere ages and ages hence;Two roads diverged in a wood, and I —I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference.

Iwas recently asked why DBSA Greater Houston hasbeen so successful. The answer is two fold. First,there is a tremendous need for free support groups in

our city dealing with the issue of clinical depression and/orbipolar disorder. Second, the volunteers we’ve been able toenlist provide assistance in many areas including facilitat-ing our groups, fundraising, programming, and marketing.

The DBSA mission of providing these free support groupsis only accomplished through these volunteer efforts.

Every day, I have the opportunity tohear all the wonderful and inspiring

success stories of our participants.Most of the time, I’m hearingabout them through the staff but

occasionally I hear about themdirectly through the group facilitators.

What always impresses me is the dedication and love eachfacilitator puts into their groups. Without our facilitatorsand volunteers, DBSA Greater Houston could not havebecome as successful as it is. Thank you for all your work.

Jackie St. GermainExecutive Director

From the Executive Director


Receive MoodPoints by Email

DBSA Greater Houston is pleased to announce a paper-saving option by inviting readers to view MoodPoints onit’s website: www.dbsahouston.org

Instead of receiving a paper copy of this newsletter, youwill receive an email letting you know that the new issueis available on our website. If you would prefer this option,please send an email to: [email protected] alternative will save expense to our organization andreduce the amount of paper arriving in you mailbox!

Cards are Easy Way to Support DBSA

DBSA Greater Houston is enrolled in the “shareprograms” operated by both Kroger and Randalls.You can contribute to our organization just by eatingif you shop at these stores and use the programs.

We have a new number at Randalls, so please linkyour Remarkable card to #11346. At Kroger, you needto use their Share Card. Pick one up at your supportgroup or call, write or email us for one.

MoodPoints is Published by DBSA Greater HoustonEditors: Jan Redford & Sandy Robertson

Contributing Editor: Margaret Bandy

Postpartum Risks ofDepression/Bipolar

in First-TimeMothers

First-time mothers might beprone to major depression,bipolar disorder, and otherdisorders after the birth of achild. A study from Denmarkstates that within the firstthree months after a birth ofthe child, first-time mothers

reported to hospitals with a major mental illness in greaternumbers than other mothers. The doctors noted that manymore first-time mothers revealed some mental disorderwithin three months after the birth of their child. Typicallysix weeks after birth, doctors no longer consider a mentaldisorder is related to the birth of a child. After six weeksany mental illness is usually related to child rearing, notchild bearing. This study may expand the definition of childbearing influences on the mental health of the mother.Adapted by Tom Kennedy, Ed.D. from:

www.medpagetoday.com/tbprint.cfm?tbid=4645

Counseling Better forDepressed Senior Adults

Senior adults prefer talk therapy over taking anti-depressantsfor depression. Research indicates that talk therapy ismore effective than medication for many seniors. Workingwith primary care physicians is critical in determining thetreatment for symptoms, however. Many of the symptomsof depression may be a byproduct of an existing medicalproblem or may be a side-effect of medications the senioris already taking.Adapted by Tom Kennedy, Ed.D. from:

www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_41884.html

Listening Through Body LanguageIn listening to another person, your body tells a lot abouthow much you are REALLY listening to what the person issaying. Body language of the listener speaks to the speakerabout the communication. It can say “keep talking” or“shut up”.

Below are some guideline about your body and what it cansay. Learn these if you truly want people to KNOW you arelistening.

1. Maintain eye contact.

2. Lean slightly forward most of the time. You can also“mirror” the speaker’s body to a degree. For example, ifthey scratch their nose with their right hand, you mightscratch your nose.

3. Don’t speak, just listen and put your agenda aside. Putthem as your total concentration. You can just nod mostof the time to let them know you are hearing them. Youmay need to only occasionally add in a “I’m hearing you.”

4. Smile or frown in accord with what is being said or withwhat you observe in the other person.

5. Use an open posture with your hands and arms andlegs. Do not cross any of these.

6. Let the person know you are hearing every word, andeven the feelings behind the words, by the concentrationyou give them. Let them feel they are being “held” byyou even though you do not touch them or say a word.

7. Avoid touching the other person because a touch orhug can often stop the person’s thought process. If youfeel like touching them or giving them a hug, ask yourselfif that is for them or for you.

Adapted from:

www.community4me.com/listening_with_body.html

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)According to an article published by United PressInternational, for most of us, the onset of winter meanspulling the heavy sweaters out of storage. But for others,those cold gusts and shorter days can also bring with themseasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a subset of depressionthat strikes in the colder months of the year when light isscarce. This is particularly true in the rainy Houston areawhere we have gone too long without seeing sunshine.SAD can be severe, or a milder form of ‘winter blues.’Symptoms include a major downturn in mood, apathy,irritability, and possibly excessive sleeping, overeating,craving for carbohydrates, weight gain and fatigue.For a true diagnosis, a person must see their symptomsbegin in the fall or winter and remit in the spring for atleast two consecutive years. Also, other SAD symptomsdiffer from clinical depression, and so a person shouldconsult their doctor or psychiatrist for a valid diagnosis.SAD affects up to 6 percent of the U.S. population – mostof them women. Another 10 percent to 20 percent ofAmericans experience mild SAD symptoms. It`s likelycaused by a drop in serotonin, a chemical in the brain thatregulates moods. Melatonin, a sleep-inducing chemical,is produced in darkness – and thus the darker months ofwinter – and also suppresses serotonin in the body.For those with mild symptoms, doctors recommend gettinglight as much as possible.

■ Sit near windows at the office, and keep the shades open.

■ Take a brisk walk in the morning for 15 to 30 minutes.

■ If you can afford it, take a trip south during the coldermonths. A few days at the beach can break the cycle ofwinter depression.

■ Exercise and follow a healthy diet – both recognizedtreatments for depression.

■ Socialize more. Spending time with friends can also liftone’s mood.

Light therapy seems to benefit those with SAD and themilder winter blahs. Therapeutic ‘bright-light boxes’ arenow sold specifically for people with SAD. Sit in front of alightbox first thing in the morning, for about 45 to 60 minutes.

Drug treatments, such as fluoxetine – sold under the nameof Prozac – have also shown promise when used withphoto therapy, a special fluorescent lamp that a person sitswith a few hours a day. A study in the May 2006 issue ofthe American Journal of Psychiatry found photo therapyand fluoxetine were equally effective in combating SAD.The patient should be under the care of a psychiatrist.Melatonin pills, still under development, may also be avail-able soon for treatment of SAD. Patients would take thepills containing very low doses of the hormone at theopposite time of the day they are exposed to light, suchas afternoon.And although some people might decide to ride out theirsymptoms with the promise of springtime relief, this decisioncould be dangerous for those with the severe form. SADpatients may experience debilitating depression andthoughts of suicide, both of which require treatment.Adapted from an article by Christine Dell`amore Jan 24, 2007.

For more information on light therapy and SAD:

www.mayoclinic.com/health/seasonal-affective-disorder/DS00195

www.sltbr.org

Screening for DepressionAfter a Heart Attack

Screening and treating patients for depression after aheart attack may help prevent a future heart attack. ADutch study found that developing depression after a heartattack leads to a greater chance of having a secondattack. This is even more important for people who werenot depressed before the heart attack but developeddepression after the attack. Post-attack depressed patientshave a 65% greater chance of having a second heartattack when compared to post-attack non-depressedpatients. Patients who were depressed before and afterthe first heart attack had a 12% greater chance of a secondheart attack when compared to non-depressed patients.Currently many doctors feel that depression will take careof itself as the patient recovers from the attack. Thisresearch suggests doctors should take a more aggressiveapproach to treating depression after a heart attack.Adapted by Tom Kennedy, Ed.D. from:

www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_41816.html

Recent Developments Recent Developments

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Where to Get Information About Bipolar DisorderThe following National Institutes of Heath website contains a broad range of helpful information about bipolar disorderand how to treat it.www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bipolardisorder.html#overviews

DBSA Greater Houston Support GroupsFree and open to the public (except those marked as CLOSED GROUPS)

★ Denotes New DBSA Group

MONDAY

Galleria Group, 7 p.m.St. Martin’s Episcopal Church717 Sage Rd., 77056Room 203For directions, 713-621-3040

Katy Adolescent and Parent Groups,7 p.m. ★

St. Peters United Methodist Church20775 Kingsland Blvd., 77450Adolescents: Room S-203Parents: Room S-204For directions, 281-492-8031

Kingwood Group, 7 p.m.Kingwood Pines Hospital2001 Ladbrook, 77339For directions, 281-358-1495

Medical Center Group, 7 p.m.Intracare Hospital7601 Fannin, 77054For directions, 713-790-0949

Gathering Place Inner Loop Group –CLOSED GROUP

The Gathering Place

TUESDAY

Katy Adult Group, 7 p.m.St. Peters United Methodist Church20775 Kingsland Blvd., 77450Room S-209 (upstairs in back)Call 281-492-8031

Piney Point Groups, 7 p.m.Chapelwood United Methodist Church11140 Greenbay, 77024Adults: Room W204Young Adults (18+): Room 5For directions, 713-465-3467

Spanish Speaking Women’s Group,11 a.m. ★

El Centro De CorazónMagnolia Multi-Service Center Room 202C7307 Capitol Street, 77011For directions, 713-928-9560

Southwest Adolescent and ParentGroups, 6:30 p.m. ★

Youth Service Center (formally knownas the Chimney Rock Center)

6300 Chimney Rock, 77081Parents (Spanish): R108Parents (English): R202Adolescents: Room 203For directions, 713-600-1134

Southwest Group, 7:30 p.m.West Oaks Hospital6500 Hornwood, 77074For directions 713-995-0909

WEDNESDAY

The Covenant House Texas Groups – CLOSED GROUPSA team and C team groups

Discover Program Group –CLOSED GROUP

Search Project

Jester Prison Unit Group –CLOSED GROUP

Jester Prison

Tomball Group, 7 p.m.Tomball United Methodist Church1603 Baker, 77375Faith Building, Room FB 10 and 12For directions, 281-351-1249

Westchase Group, 12 noon2500 City West Blvd., 77042Suite 775For directions, 713-779-8963

THURSDAY

Inner Loop Group, 7 p.m.St. Luke’s United Methodist Church3471 Westheimer, 77027Chapel ParlorFor directions, 713-622-5710

Montrose Group, 7:15 p.m.Bering Memorial United

Methodist Church1440 Harold, 77098Room 223For directions713-526-1017

DBSA 1960 (North) Group, 7:30 p.m.Cypress Creek Hospital17750 Cali Drive, 77090For directions, 281-586-7600

Missouri City Group, 7 p.m.First United Methodist Church3900 Lexington Blvd.(at 1092 – Murphy Rd), 77459For directions, 281-499-3502

Sugar Land Adolescent Group, 7pm ★St. Laurence Catholic ChurchThe Religious Education Building; upstairs3103 Sweetwater Blvd., 77479For directions, (281)265-5774

Gathering Place Southwest Group –CLOSED GROUP

The Gathering Place

FRIDAY

The Covenant House Texas Groups –CLOSED GROUP

B team group

SATURDAY

Medical Center Group, 10 a.m.Intracare Hospital7601 Fannin, 77054For directions, 713-790-0949

Please verify times and locations by visiting our website www.dbsahouston.org or calling 713-600-1131.DBSA support groups provide the kind of sharing and caring that is crucial for a lifetime of wellness,

but support groups are not a substitute for professional care.


The Road Not Taken

by Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be one traveler, long I stoodAnd looked down one as far as I couldTo where it bent in the undergrowth;Then took the other, as just as fair,And having perhaps the better claim,Because it was grassy and wanted wear;Though as for that the passing thereHad worn them really about the same,And both that morning equally layIn leaves no step had trodden black.Oh, I kept the first for another day!Yet knowing how way leads on to way,I doubted if I should ever come back.I shall be telling this with a sighSomewhere ages and ages hence;Two roads diverged in a wood, and I —I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference.

Iwas recently asked why DBSA Greater Houston hasbeen so successful. The answer is two fold. First,there is a tremendous need for free support groups in

our city dealing with the issue of clinical depression and/orbipolar disorder. Second, the volunteers we’ve been able toenlist provide assistance in many areas including facilitat-ing our groups, fundraising, programming, and marketing.

The DBSA mission of providing these free support groupsis only accomplished through these volunteer efforts.

Every day, I have the opportunity tohear all the wonderful and inspiring

success stories of our participants.Most of the time, I’m hearingabout them through the staff but

occasionally I hear about themdirectly through the group facilitators.

What always impresses me is the dedication and love eachfacilitator puts into their groups. Without our facilitatorsand volunteers, DBSA Greater Houston could not havebecome as successful as it is. Thank you for all your work.

Jackie St. GermainExecutive Director

From the Executive Director


Receive MoodPoints by Email

DBSA Greater Houston is pleased to announce a paper-saving option by inviting readers to view MoodPoints onit’s website: www.dbsahouston.org

Instead of receiving a paper copy of this newsletter, youwill receive an email letting you know that the new issueis available on our website. If you would prefer this option,please send an email to: [email protected] alternative will save expense to our organization andreduce the amount of paper arriving in you mailbox!

Cards are Easy Way to Support DBSA

DBSA Greater Houston is enrolled in the “shareprograms” operated by both Kroger and Randalls.You can contribute to our organization just by eatingif you shop at these stores and use the programs.

We have a new number at Randalls, so please linkyour Remarkable card to #11346. At Kroger, you needto use their Share Card. Pick one up at your supportgroup or call, write or email us for one.

MoodPoints is Published by DBSA Greater HoustonEditors: Jan Redford & Sandy Robertson

Contributing Editor: Margaret Bandy


office organization, and needs of theboard of directors. All four are licensedprofessionals in the field of mentalhealth, creating an environmentof sensitivity and understanding forthe individuals DBSA serves.

From a Program Coordinator

Hello all! My name is David Moore and I am the newProgram Coordinator for DBSA. My clinical backgroundincludes experience in training, in supervision, and as atherapist. Throughout all of my training and work experienceI have had the privilege of working with individuals withboth depression and bipolar disorder, both in struggle andtriumph. Therefore, I am excited to be working with anorganization that has such an extraordinary mission andthe ability to change the lives of so many. I have beenlearning so much from my veteran colleague, JenniferUrbach. I hope to continue to learn more from facilitatorsand group participants as I visit more groups in the comingweeks and months!

I also wanted to update everyone on a few program devel-opments. On January 20, 2007, DBSA conducted a facilitator

DSBA Staff Members Jennifer Urbach, from left, Jackie St.Germain,David Moore, Sandy Robertson

Meet the Staff of DBSA

DBSA is pleased to present theirdynamic staff members who havealready proven what intelligence,energy, and dedication can do to makea growing organization a success.

Executive Director, Jackie St. Germain,came to work for DBSA last year andhas already steered the organizationin a forward direction. She hasenhanced the outreach to thecommunity network of healthcareproviders while overseeing fundraisingand internal operations. ProgramCoordinator, Jennifer Urbach, hasbeen with DBSA for two years andhas effectively filled the need forfacilitator training and group support.David Moore has recently joined her

as the second Program Coordinator,a vitally needed addition with thegrowth in the number of groups.And Sandy Robertson’s title of OfficeManager does not begin to describethe work she accomplishes to supportthe budgeting, fundraising, general

training. The training was well attended and includedtraining for new facilitators as well as a review training ofpolicies and procedures. A second round of these trainingstook place on February 24, 2007. Looking to the future,DBSA is exploring the possibility of opening several newgroups within the greater Houston area. Groups in thenegotiation phases include a new Sugar Land group, agroup at HBU, a group at Jewish Family Services, and agroup at the Strawberry Clinic in the Harris County HospitalDistrict. In fact, one of DBSA’s goals is to open 8 to 10 newgroups this year. Lastly, DBSA will begin exploring ways tocollect speakers for the newly formed Speakers Bureau. Ifyou know of any opportunities for us to speak on DBSA-relevant topics please call me at 713-600-1135. Thanks, andI hope to meet many of you in person soon!

David Moore, LCSWDBSA Program Coordinator

Staff News

Program Notes

Resources


Counseling Resources

Bering Support Network 713-526-1017(offers individual, family, and X 211and couples therapy for $25 flat rate)1440 Harold

Catholic Charities 713-526-4611(free or sliding scale)

Center for CreativeResources 713-461-7599(provides multi-level resources forpeople of all economic backgrounds,including a Low Cost Clinic)310 Sul RossDePelchin Children’s Center(sliding scale, Medicaid) 713-730-2335

Family Services of Greater Houston(sliding scale, Medicaid) 713-861-4849

Interface-Samaritan Counseling Center(sliding scale counseling) 713-626-7990

MHMRA Eligibility Center 713-970-7070(financial and clinical eligibilityfor psychiatric evaluation andmedication management)

The Council on Alcoholand Drugs Houston 713-942-4100(dual diagnosis – substance abuseand mental illness) assessment,counseling and referral

Jewish Family Services 713-667-9336(sliding scale, Medicaid)

UH Psychological Research and Services(sliding scale counseling) 713-743-8600

Houston PsychiatricServices 713-500-2525(sliding scale psychiatric services)

Ben Taub IntensiveOutpatient Program 713-873-2000

Emergency Assistance

Crisis Hotline –Suicide Prevention 713-468-5463

MHMRA Emergency Line 713-970-7070

NeuroPsychiatric Center 713-970-4600(MHMRA Crisis Clinic)

United Way Helpline 211

National SuicidePrevention Hotline 800-273-TALKwww.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Free or Reduced Cost Meds

Partnership for Prescription Assistancewww.pparx.org 888-477-2669(indicates the requirements of allpatient assistance med programs)

The Medicine Program 573-996-7300(M-F 8-5 CST) orwww.themedicineprogram.com

NeedyMeds www.needymeds.com

Pharmaceutical Research &Manufacturers of America 800-762-4636www.helpingpatients.org

Together RX Access 800-444-4106www.TogetherRXAccess.com

Internet Resources

DBSA Greater Houstonwww.dbsahouston.org

Depression and BipolarSupport Alliance (national)www.dbsalliance.org

McMan’s Depression and Bipolar Webwww.mcmanweb.com

The Reawakening Centerwww.reawake.com

Resources for Families on TreatingDepression in Children and Adolescentswww.ParentsMedGuide.org

University of MichiganDepression Centerwww.med.umich.edu/depression

DBSA – Choosing a MentalHealth Professionalwww.dbsalliance.org/PDF/finding.pdf

Online Literary Magazine ShowcasingCreative Writing and Works of Art byPeople with Depression or Bipolarhttp://manicmusingsmagazine.com

Misc. Community Resources

Disability Bus Pass 713-635-4000(Customer service) 713-658-0180

Gold Card Eligibility 713-715-2800(press 1 for info., then code number 1103)

Housing Resource Center 512-465-4595

Texas Insur. Risk Pool 888-398-3927(health insur. if you’re “uninsurable”)www.txhealthpool.org

Texas State HealthInsurance Program 800-252-9240

The Gathering Place 713-729-3499(provides a supportive environmentfor adults with severe and persistentmental illness)

The Menninger Clinic 713-275-5002

St. Joseph House 713-523-5958(day center for people with mentalillnesses – part of Magnificat Houses,which provides housing, but also open tononresidents; for info. call Ron Gregory)

Other Support Groups

Mental Health Assoc. 713-522-5161(referrals to support groupsand other resources)

NAMI Texas 800-633-3760or www.namitexas.org

NAMI Metro Houston 713-970-3455www.namimetrohouston.org

NAMI West Houston 713-984-2538or www.namiwesthouston.org

NAMI Humble 281-459-1518or 281-358-9582

NAMI Fort Bend 281-494-5193

Depression Anonymous 713-541-6685(meets at West Oaks Hospital,Wed. at 7:30, call M. Patterson)

ADDA (Attention DeficitDisorders Assoc.) 281-897-0982Southern Regionwww.adda-sr.org

Alcoholics Anonymous 713-683-7227

Al-Anon FamilyGroup Service 713-686-6300

Borderline Personality 281-533-9887

Palmer Drug Abuse Program 713-273-2692

OCD Support Group 713-527-9755


2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ed Cappel, PresidentBolivar C. Andrews, President ElectFranna Litton, Past PresidentGary Levering, Founding PresidentTerrell Wilson, SecretaryCarleton McHenry, Treasurer

Clyde BuckLinda CondonLois E. DavisFred DunlopJohn EadsEvangelina Hammonds, LCSWMartha G. Hanson, Ph.D.Tim HoranDick KildayKeith KimmickPeggy Landrum, Ph.D.Carolyn LightB.D. McAndrewEdward S. McCulloughWells McGeeCarol Ann PaddockWill PenlandJan Redford, Ph.D.Ronda G. Robinson, LSWPeggy RoeBill RudolfLynda UnderwoodTed WeissMarie Wise

2007 ADVISORY BOARD

Philip Burguieres, Chairman

Ron BandyBen BergeronJim BraniffRev. Linda ChristiansChalon FontaineJim GasperFrank GriffinMaureen HackettDon H. HaleyFlo McGeeSandra McHenryMarcie Mir Tipton, LCSWVicki MontagueRobert W. PaddockJohn PipkinBrad RafflePete SealeGeorge ShannonDoug SwansonRichard B. WaltersVivian Wise

MEDICAL ADVISORS

Susan Backes, M.D.Matthew Brams, M.D.John W. Burruss, M.D.James W. Lomax, M.D.Alice Mao, M.D.Walfrido Sepúlveda, M.D.Mary Ann Ty, M.D.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jackie St. Germain

We are truly grateful tothe following donors whose

gifts and pledges supportour programs.

* indicates donated since lastMoodPoints publication.

$10,000 and aboveThe Albert and Margaret Alkek

Foundation

The Baxter Trust*

The Brown Foundation, Inc.

The Gordon and Mary CainFoundation

John S. Dunn ResearchFoundation*

The Fondren Foundation

Jo Ann and Gary Levering

Jack H. & William M. LightCharitable Trust

Ruth Jones MacDonaldCharitable Trust

Cecille and George Shannon*

St. Luke’s EpiscopalHealth Charities*

Suzi and Doug Swanson

$5,000 – $9,999Burguieres Family Foundation

Mary and John Eads

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Horan

The Lyons Foundation*

Flo and Bill McGee, Jr.

Wells McGee and The Florence& William K. McGee, Jr.Family Foundation

The Simmons Foundation, Inc.

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church –Outreach Program*

Lynda and David Underwood

$2,000 – $4,999Minnie and Ed Cappel

Terrell Wilson and The Luciusand Eva Eastman Fund

Harriet and Joe Foster Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Gibbs

Anne and Eric GleacherFoundation*

Joseph and Ida Liskin Foundation

Gaye and Ed McCullough

Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Peacock

Susan and Will Penland

Kathy and John Pipkin

Bill Rudolf

The Stuart Charitable Foundation*

$1,000 – $1,999Friends of DBSA (2)

Marilyn and Bolivar Andrews

Bayou Charitable Trust*

Annie and Ben Bergeron

H. M. Bitner Charitable Trust*

Blanton and Wareing Families*

Marsha and Jim Braniff

Sharrie and Clyde Buck

Dr. Gene Carlton &Mrs. Ann Trammel

Jackie and Fred Dunlop

Elizabeth and John Elder III*

Ann and Bob Gregory*

Frank Griffin and Jan McNeilland The McNeill CharitableFoundation

The Hackett Family Foundation

Charlotte and Tom Haynie*

Evelyn and Bob Jewell*

Dianne and Dick Kilday

Franna and Ted Litton

B.D. and Mac McAndrew

The Fredrick McCord Family*

Suzanne and Charles McCord III

The John P. McGovernFoundation*

Sandra and Adams McHenry, Jr.

Janice Dougall Melcher*

Carol Ann and Robert W. PaddockFund

Barbara and Corbin Robertson, Jr.

Josephine and Joe Scardino

Marc and Jeri ShapiroFamily Foundation

Richard W. Weekley Family Fund

William and Marie WiseFamily Foundation

$500 - $999Susan Backes, M.D.

Missy and Ron Bandy

Jason Baron, M.D.

Sara and Kirk Breitenwischer*

Sally and Joe Bridges*

Maggie and Mike Castleman*

Vicki and Jim Clepper*

Linda and Don Condon

Gayle and Arlen Ferguson

Liz and Tom Glanville

Martha and Phil Hanson

Sally and David Harvin

Marnie and Lee Hogan

Louise and Robert Jamail

Mary B. and James K. JenningsCharitable Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. RaleighW. Johnson, Jr.*

Shelby and Ward Jones

Susan and Richard Keeton

Carol and Keith Kimmick

Barbara and Charles Kraft

LeAnn Levering and Bradley Plant

Gwen and Larry Melody

Sara and Fred Robertson*

Peggy and Bill Roe

Martha and Frank Smith, Jr.

Dick Walters

Margaret and Jerry Wolfe*

up to $499Friends of DBSA (8)*Helen and Joe Allen*Mary and Evans Attwell*Anne and Bob Baillio*Stanley Bernstein*Suzann and Travis Broesche*Traci and Rolf BrownBetty and Rick Carrell*Claire and John CaudillDebbie and Charlie Chambers*ConocoPhillips Company*Lana and Chip Cureton*Sallie and E. Ted Davis*Lois DavisNeva and John Dawson*Judy and Ned Earle*Beth and Fort FlowersMr. and Mrs. Peter J. FluorChalon Fontaine and Pete Seale*Dr. Kathleen Gallentine*Richard GarciaGeorgia and Jim GasperJanita and Garney Griggs*Joanie and Don HaleyChris Harvell and FamilySara and Phil HawkJoan and Gardner Heidrick*Janis and Randy Henry*

Marilyn and John Holstead*Peggy IngramDebbie and Frank Jones*Rose Ann Medlin*Kelly and Curtis Kayem*Allan King and Janice LeveringLucy and Lynn Lamme*Peggy Landrum and Steve WalesStephanie and Ed LarsenBessie Liedtke*Nancy and Jim LomaxBeatriz LopezMr. and Mrs. Ronald MartinLeigh Masterson*Nonnie and Tom Matthews*Mack McCormickCarleton McHenryVicki and Jim MontaguePreston Moore*Jane MooreBeth Morrison*Joan and Howard NelsonRalph O’Connor*Beverly and Staman OgilvieBetty and Bob Palmquist*Edith and Walt ParmerMarilyn PattersonMarti and Dave Peterson*Joan and Butch Pratka*Daisy and Bill QuayleSusan and Brad Raffle*Jan and David RedfordDonNell and Tom RushingCaroline and Bill SabinFran Sampson*Wayne Schneider*Ann and Howard Schramm*Cynthia and John Scofield*Margret and Robert Simmons*Jackie and Ray St. GermainSt. Luke’s United

Methodist Church*Judy and Mike Tomforde*Barbara and Skip Vaughan*Eleanor and Richard Viebig*Cindy and Lester WaguespackMargie and William Warren*Ann and Ted WeissAnn and John Werner*Clark K. Williams*Betsy and Jim Winn*

DBSA 2006 Donors

Bipolar DisorderDemystified:

Mastering the Tightropeof Manic Depression

Author: Lana Castle

Review by Tom Kennedy, Ed.D

If you want to have a broad exposureto the psychology of bipolar disorder,this book may be for you. I think of itas an introductory psychology courseusing bipolar as the main thread. LanaCastle has bipolar disorder and isinvolved with DBSA groups in Austin,Texas. Her book mixes sound informa-tion about bipolar with her own story.The book covers significantly morethan the usual book on bipolar. Castleintroduces some information thatis more speculative, such as howautoimmune disorders, endocrinedisorders and infectious diseasesmay be causes of bipolar or relatedto it in some way. The review ofbrain mechanisms does not seem

Book Reviews necessary. Castle does a good jobof introducing the influences ofpersonality disorders and otherpsychological disorders that somebipolar sufferers also share.

My biggest criticism of the book isthat it appears to cover too muchmaterial. Practically anything relatedto bipolar may be found here. But theinformation is brief. If there is onething missing in the book, it’s a list ofspecific side effects of medicationsused with bipolar. One concern sheraised was that your counselor“may or may not be formally trainedin psychology.” In Texas and otherstates, if your counselor is licensedby the state as a counselor, he or shemust have formal training in psychologyand counseling.

Castle does a nice job of covering avariety of issues about bipolar in abrief, readable manner. I recommendthis book as a good introduction tobipolar disorder.

Men’s Hidden DepressionReview by Tom Kennedy, Ed.D

The January 2007 edition of Reader’sDigest contains an article on men’sdepression. The article is called “TheSecret Men Won’t Admit” and revealshow men act out their depressiondifferently from women. It tells ofmen who are depressed but expresstheir depression through constantirritability and angry outbursts. Sincemen’s symptoms are many timesdifferent from women’s symptoms,men are often not aware they are

depressed. Most use alcohol anddrugs to control their irritability, angryoutbursts, and thoughts of suicide.I recommend all family members readthe article for a brief overview ofdepression in men.

V ery special thanks are in order for the board andstaff of DBSA Greater Houston for the amazingjob done during 2006. Under the tireless and

devoted leadership of Past President Franna Litton andwonderful Executive Director, Jackie St. Germain, not onlywere 2006 goals achieved, but they were surpassed!

At the start of 2007, DBSA Greater Houston is on soundfinancial footing due to the generosity of many individualsand foundations. In fact, I’m delighted to report that100% of DBSA’s Board and Advisory Boardcontributed time, talent, and treasure as well.Thanks to the efforts of Carol Ann Paddock,the Development Committee exceededtheir fundraising goals by more than10%, allowing DSBA to build up reservesfor future needs. These results werelargely due to a very generous gift fromthe Dunn Foundation as well as severalothers. DBSA is extremely grateful for all whochose to support them.

At the end of 2006, Sandy Robertson, our very capableOffice Manager, began full-time work status. In addition,DBSA hired David Moore, our second Program Coordinator,


Support Group Facilitators Mary Ann Brauer, from left, Cindy Moore,and Katrina Brauer enjoy the Holiday Party at DBSA headquarters last

December. These facilitators work with groups in the 1960 and Kingwoodareas. The party honored all the extraordinary facilitators of DBSA’s38 groups and included a performance by the Harbor Lights Choir.

to aid Jennifer Urbach in the monitoring and training ofsupport groups and their facilitators. Since DBSA is nowresponsible for 38 support groups in this city and plans to addan additional 8 to 10 in 2007, David’s assistance will begreatly needed and appreciated.

Thanks to the efforts by Communication Committee Chair,Jan Redford, a marketing plan is ready to implement.Jan’s committee spent several hours with marketing

experts, Hugh Williams and Ralph Joffrion, fromExecutive Service Corps of Houston (ESCH) in

order to develop an action plan to increasepublic awareness of DBSA Greater Houston

as well as “successfully” start up newsupport groups in Houston.

Program Support Committee Chair, PeggyLandrum, will be working with her commit-

tee to provide additional training for the mostvaluable assets, our facilitators. She will also do

all that is possible to keep their job satisfaction levels at alltime highs. The work DBSA’s facilitators do is extremelydemanding, both physically and emotionally. There is aneed to do all in our power to tend to their needs. Peggy’scommittee is also working with Dr. Ralph Culler, a researchexpert, in an effort to statistically demonstrate the efficacyof the group support model. This work product will validateto all the importance of the work we do.

Finally, I want to thank all the staff and board memberswho’ve served before me for they have set the stage foranother great year. I’m very proud and honored to be thePresident for 2007. I pledge to do all that is possible withthe help of board and staff, to leave the DBSA organizationeven stronger and better positioned at the end of the yearso we can continue to improve the lives of those sufferingwith this treatable mental illness!

Ed Cappel2007 Board President

President’s Column

“Remember whereyou were when youbegan. It increasesyour compassion forpeople just beginning.

– Unknown

In Honor ofBolivar Andrews

A Friend of DBSA*Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bonfield

Dr. Gene Carlton and Mrs. Ann Trammel*Philip Burguieres

Marc and Jeri Shapiro Family FoundationEd Cappel

Karol and William Scarbrough*Dr. Gene Carlton &

Mrs. Ann TrammelFlo and Bill McGee*

The Chapelwood GroupTraci and Rolf Brown*

Linda CondonNancy and Steve Lerner*

The Hutar FamilyPaula and Neil Keutzer*

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis JamesFlo and Bill McGee*

Mr. and Mrs. David KnappDr. Gene Carlton and Mrs. Ann Trammel*

Mr. and Mrs. W.J. McAnelly, Jr.A Friend of DBSA*

Ed McCulloughA Friend of DBSA*

Flo and Bill McGeeFranna and Ted Litton*A Friend of DBSA*

Mr. and Mrs. NelsonPaula and Neil Keutzer*

Mr. and Mrs. SturgesDr. Gene Carlton and Mrs. Ann Trammel*

Mr. and Mrs. David UnderwoodDr. Gene Carlton and Mrs. Ann Trammel*

Jo Ann and Gary LeveringMary and Evans Attwell*Anne and Currie BechtolDr. Gene Carlton & Mrs. Ann TrammelShelby and Ward JonesAllan King and Janice LeveringJanice Dougall Melcher*LeAnn R. Levering and Bradley PlantVicki and Jim MontagueSusan and Will PenlandDaisy and William QuayleMartha and Frank Smith, Jr.Jackie and Ray St. GermainLynda and David Underwood*

In Memory ofWilliam Deford Gray

Dick Walters

Dick HarmonJo Ann and Gary Levering

Katheryn HitchcockVicki and Jim Montague*

Trey HoranDiana and Tim Horan*

Robert JenneyJo Ann and Gary Levering*

Alan McDowellJo Ann and Gary Levering

Carl RettenmierMaxine FarabaughMichiko Rettenmier

Irene SawyerSherry and Lawrence Heidbreder

Mary ThomasAnn Carroll

Ann H. WeberJo Ann and Gary Levering*B.D. and Mac McAndrew*

In Kind DonorsLevering & Company, Inc.Susan PavlicaPioneer Contract ServicesBill RudolfViebig, McCommon & Associates

In Memory ofRobert Alden Jewell

Melinda and Joseph Abell, IIIMaribel AdkinsMr. and Mrs. George N. Allen, Jr.Jackie and Robert AndersonGretchen and David AndersonBruce ArendaleMr. and Mrs. Daniel C. ArnoldChris and Merrell AthonElizabeth and Howard Ayers, Jr.Susan and Steve BaileyPamela BakerLinda and Spencer BaraschGail BartlettAnne and Currie BechtolStuart and Gus BlackshearCindy and Bob BladesSally BrollierSharrie and Clyde BuckShirley and Ballard BurgherBetty and John CabanissMinnie and Ed CappelBetty and Rick CarrellMargot and John CaterTrish and Dunbar Chambers, Jr.The Cottingham FamilyThe Couch FamilyEmily and Holcombe CrosswellCathryn and Lewis Cutrer, Jr.Terry and Mike DaltonMindy and Joshua DavidsonJo Lynn and Stephen DavisJonathan DayJeff Dodd and Susan OhsfeldtAndrea DowlenTami and Pat DyerLiza and Edward Ehlers

Pam and Jimmy ErwinAudrey and Andrew FeinerCissie and Dillon FergusonMargaret and Vincent FosterJudi and Charles GilmoreLiz and Tom GlanvilleDebbie and Robert GlauserPeter GoodmanMr. and Mrs. HarringtonMaybell and Virgil HarrisMary Sue and Jon HeineCindy and James HintonJoan and Kevin HodgesAnnabel and Joseph HoffmanStephanie and Bryan JamisonEvelyn and Bob Jewell*Charlotte and S. G. JohnsEdith and Sherwood JonesRobbie JustusAnn and Thomas KelseyThe Kimichik FamilyCarol and Charles Kingswell-SmithThomas Kline and Lindsey B. LangBarbara and Jim KnightGeorgiana and Robert LaddJo Ann and Gary LeveringDebra and Richard LiesseCarolyn and David LightFranna and Ted LittonMr. and Mrs. William Livesay, Jr.Vicki Lovin*Julianne and Matthew LyonsMr. and Mrs. Thomas MartinElise and Tony MassothB.D. and Mac McAndrewJanet and Louis McCarterFlo and Bill McGeeMarguerite and Samuel McHard, III

Sandra and Adams McHenrySharyn and Jerry MetcalfMoss Adams LLPDiane and Charles OfnerMr. and Mrs. Dee OsborneNancy and Stacy OwenCarol Ann and Bob PaddockMr. and Mrs. Dexter PeacockJean and Rodman PeddieSusan and Will PenlandStacy PerlitzKathy and John PipkinSusan and Ben RiggsLynn and John RussellDiana and Dennis RyanJo and Marlin Sandlin, Jr.Ellen and Charles SheedyMarilyn and Gene ShepherdSusanne and Stephen SlackErin SmithPatsy and Bob SpeedCarter StoneNancy and Bill StrangeMr. and Mrs. Monte StricklandAnne SumanSusan and T. C. ToomeyLynda and David UnderwoodCindy and Steffen Van Keppel and FamilyEmily and Marcus VeazeyDeborah and Bill WalkerDebbie WeatherfordTetine and Chip WerleinL.M. WilsonCarolyn and Bryan WimberlyJoy WoodardAnn and John WooldridgeWilliam Young*Nancy and Robert Zimmerman

D e p r e s s i o n a n d B i p o l a r S u p p o r t A l l i a n c e

Spring, 2007

Welcome to New BoardMembers, Officers,

and Advisors

DBSA is very pleased to announce the additionof Ronda G. Robinson, LSW and EvangelinaHammonds, LCSW, to the Board of Directors.

Ronda has been with the Covenant House for 22 yearsand serves as their Executive Director while Evangelinais with St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital and specializes incrisis intervention and trauma resolution. Evangelinaand Ronda are well-known in the community for theirextraordinary work.

Don Haley and Vivian Wise join the Advisory Board.Don has thirty years experience in industrial realestate, and Vivian comes from a background in retailsales. Marcie Mir Tipton, LCSW has also joined theAdvisory Board. Marcie is the Director of SocialServices at El Centro De Corazón. Walfrido Sepúlveda,M.D., a psychiatrist at MHMRA, has joined the groupof Medical Advisors for DBSA. He will be an invaluableresource as DBSA grows in service to the community.


MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of Depression and Bipolar Support AllianceGreater Houston (DBSA) is to sponsor free supportgroups that assist in the recovery of individuals withdepression and/or bipolar disorder.

3800 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77098(713) 600-1131 • FAX (713) 600-1137

Email: [email protected]

INSIDE THIS ISSUENew Board Members 1 The Road Not Taken 5President’s Column 2 From the Executive Director 5Board of Directors 3 Recent Developments 6 – 7Bipolar Disorder Demystified 3 DBSA Support Groups 8Men’s Hidden Depression 3 Resources 9Meet the Staff at DBSA 4 2006 Donors 10–11From a Program Coordinator 4 DBSA Donor Form 12

Executive Director Jackie St. Germain (front row center) greetsnew Board members and officers, Evangelina Hammonds (from left),

Walfrido Sepúlveda, Bolivar Andrews, Don Haley,Vivian Wise, and Ed Cappel.

DBSA is also pleased to announce that Ed Cappelis the new Board President and Bolivar Andrews isthe new President-Elect. They are both very busyattending committee meetings, setting goals forgrowth, and overseeing the many details of operation.Joining them as executive officers are Secretary,Terrell Wilson, and Treasurer, Carleton McHenry, bothof whom are also very hard at work.

Depression and BipolarSupport Alliance

3800 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 300Houston, TX 77098

713-600-1131www.dbsahouston.org

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All donations in any amount are greatly appreciated and are used to help provide services to DBSA group membersand to provide information to the public about mood disorders. Donors are recognized in MoodPoints.

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Please make your check payable to DBSA Greater Houston and mail it to:DBSA Greater Houston, 3800 Buffalo Speedway, Suite 300, Houston, Texas 77098.

DBSA Greater Houston is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Gifts made to DBSA Greater Houston are fully deductibleto the extent allowed by law. A receipt will be sent for all donations. Thank you for your generosity and support.

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