An Open Letter
 Over the last several days no doubt everyone has heard of the tragedy that took place in Tucson, Arizona. As like everyone else our thoughts and prayers go out to the loved ones of those that have lost their lives, those that were wounded and those that are fighting for their lives. 

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the alleged assailant as well. 

The news media referred to the alleged assailant as being unhinged, crazy, delusional, insane, psychotic and other terms only hours after the tragedy took place.

People with Mental Health Disorder(s) are more likely to do harm to ourselves than we are to do harm to society.

We do not want to be referred to nor labeled with disrespectful and hurtful terms. We want only to be treated equally, punished for what we do wrong, but also respected when we do right.

It is sad that in a country where freedom is cherished and fought for, we refer to our fellow Americans as being less than, because we have a Mental Health Disorder(s).

We as people with Mental Health Disorder(s) are afraid to tell our friends, family, employers and others for the fear of losing our family, friends and/or our jobs only for having a disease, not unlike like having Cancer or any other disease. Most of us have a smile on our face but are crying on the inside from the stigma associated with Mental Health Disorder(s).

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Nashua Chapter has been giving peer support to people with Mental Health Disorder(s) in the greater Nashua area for almost eight years.

For more information about DBSA Nashua Chapter and Mental Health Disorders, please go to our web site at www.dbsanashua.org.

Sincerely,

DBSA Nashua Chapter

 Our Mission Statement
DBSA Nashua is a peer support group for everyone with mental health disorders. We come together to give and receive the support, caring, understanding and acceptance we deserve and that can only come from our peers.

DBSA Nashua is committed to working within the community to make society aware of the daily struggles of living with a mental health disorder. People with mental disorders can and do live productive lives and continue to contribute greatly to society. Our hope and goal is to some day remove the stigma associated with mental wellness issues. 

Meeting Time and Location
DBSA Nashua meets once a week on Thursday nights from 7pm to 9pm, with a 10 minute break around 8pm. Our meetings are at the new Community Council facility at 100 W. Pearl St in downtown Nashua.

Anyone with Mental wellnes issues and also members of their support system are welcome. There are no collections or donation requirements.