re:MIND

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In response to a critical need expressed by individuals living with the illnesses of depression and bipolar disorder, a group of dedicated individuals formed the Depressive Manic Disorder Association (DMDA) Greater Houston in 1979. The Houston chapter joined the national organization in 1989. During the first 20 years of the organizations existence, volunteers took leadership positions to create DMDA Greater Houstons first board of directors. In 2003, DMDA Greater Houston changed its name to Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Greater Houston (DBSA). Led by Gary Levering, a dedicated and enthusiastic participant, DBSA formed its own 501(c) (3) corporation. Mr. Levering utilized his personal experience and strong community connections to recruit and build the initial re:MIND board of directors, and the Board is still strong and active today. In 2017, the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Greater Houston (DBSA) changed its name to re:MIND to better align with its: 1. Organizational maturity having grown from being an all-volunteer grassroots start-up to an established non-profit organization 2. Geographic footprint that has expanded beyond the Greater Houston area; and 3. Product that has evolved into a high-quality mental health service supervised by licensed mental health professionals and administred by a professional staff. re:MIND free support groups help individuals, family members and friends understand these two difficult, yet treatable, mental disorders. In addition, re:MIND works to educate the public about depression and bipolar disorders, confront social stigma and advocate for the rights of people living with mental disorders. Our free support groups are led by licensed mental health professionals and co-facilited by trained volunteers. Our groups provide a compassionate environment consisting of peers who accept and understand each other. This sense of community and empathy gives participants encouragement to live more meaningful and healthy lives.