DBSA 2013 - 2017 Strategic PlanDepression and Bipolar Support AllianceDBSA_fe191814-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387People with Mood DisordersDBSA Strategic Planning CommitteeChristy Beckmann 2014 DBSA Strategic Planning Committee Co‐chairGina LaRoche2014 DBSA Strategic Planning Committee Co‐chairLaGenia Bailey2014 DBSA Strategic Planning Committee MemberJim Blaha2014 DBSA Strategic Planning Committee MemberLucinda Jewell2014 DBSA Strategic Planning Committee MemberCheryl Magrini2014 DBSA Strategic Planning Committee MemberJean Meister2014 DBSA Strategic Planning Committee MemberDavid Mizenko2014 DBSA Strategic Planning Committee MemberHakeem Rahim2014 DBSA Strategic Planning Committee MemberGregory Simon2014 DBSA Strategic Planning Committee MemberAllen Doederleinstaff liaisonCindy Spechtstaff liaisonChris MyeradviserGary SachsadviserDBSA envisions wellness for people living with depression and bipolar disorder._fe191b2a-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387To provide hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders._fe191bfc-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387Peer FocusBuild on shared experiences to live better._fe191cba-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387IWe are peers who have/have had mood disorders and build on shared experiences to live better now.ResearchAdvance peers to be of primary focus in research about and treatment of mood disorders._fe191d78-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.AWe advance peers to be of primary focus in research about and treatment of mood disorders. We will:CommunicationCommunicate proactively with the healthcare professional community, forging strong therapeutic alliances at the individual and system levels_fe191e36-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.A.aHealthcare ProfessionalsCommunicationCommunicate proactively with the biomedical industry, alternative therapy organizations, and research institutions, alerting them of peer needs, concerns, and contributions_fe191ef4-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.A.bBiomedical IndustryAlternative Therapy OrganizationsResearch InstitutionsPeer PerspectiveEncourage research from the peer perspective_fe191fee-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.A.cPeer ParticipationEncourage peers to take an active role in mental health research_fe1920d4-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.A.dResearch ResultsDisseminate results of research in readily understandable ways_fe192192-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.A.eInformation & EmpowermentInform and empower individuals to find their own paths to wellness and live better lives._fe192250-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.BWe inform and empower individuals to find their own paths to wellness and live better lives. We will:ResourcesProvide peer‐vetted, peer‐directed resources for people to achieve wellness_fe192318-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.B.aTreatment & WellnessPromote a balanced, peer‐centered, and whole‐health focused approach to treatment and wellness_fe197cc8-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.B.bLeadership DevelopmentDevelop peers as leaders within their communities._fe197fb6-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.CWe develop peers as leaders within their communities. We will:Peer CommunityCreate, maintain, and support a community of peers by investing in our Chapters_fe1980ce-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.C.aCommunicationCommunicate more frequently, and with greater impact, with our Chapters, our broader constituency, and the general public_fe1981b4-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.C.bNetworkingCreate opportunities for both our Chapters and peers outside our Chapter structure to network_fe1982ae-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.C.cPeer TrainingCreate readily accessible, affordable training for peers -- both within and outside our Chapter structure_fe19839e-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.C.dLocal TrainingCreate accessible, affordable opportunities for training to be put into action in local communities_fe198466-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.C.ePeer servicesPromote peer services_fe198542-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.DWe promote the effectiveness of peer services (both peer support groups and peer specialists). We will:EvaluationEvaluate peer support groups, peer services, and peer specialists' efficacy_fe198614-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.D.aEvidenceDisseminate evidence of peers' effectiveness_fe198790-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.D.bMental Health WorkforceDrive the inclusion and expansion of peer specialists within the mental health workforce._fe198880-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.EWe drive the inclusion and expansion of peer specialists within the mental health workforce. We will: Education, Training & CertificationEvaluate how peers can be educated, trained, and certified_fe19895c-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.E.aEducation& TrainingCreate stratified education, with advanced levels, in peer specialist training_fe198a42-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.E.bHealthcare OpportunitiesUrge, and create opportunities for, peers to become healthcare providers_fe198b32-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.E.cHealthcare ProvidersJob OpportunitiesCreate job opportunities for peers_fe198c22-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.E.dRelationships & PartnershipsDevelop relationships with strategic partners to further our missions and fulfill our mutual goals._fe198cfe-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.FWe develop relationships with strategic partners to further our missions and fulfill our mutual goals.Meetings, Conferences & CommitteesParticipate in national and international meetings, conferences, and committees_fe198df8-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387I.F.aWe will be at the table -- or minimally have allies with lived experience at the table -- at national and international meetings, conferences, and committees that address: * The spectrum of issues around mental health * Peer leadership and Peer support effectiveness * Mental health employment * Veterans' mental health issuesLifetimeSupport individuals, families, and friends throughout their lifetime, facilitating wellness from childhood throughout adulthood._fe198ede-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387IIIndividualsFamiliesFriends(The strategic choice of Lifetime was added February 6, 2014.) We support individuals, families, and friends throughout their lifetime, facilitating wellness from childhood throughout adulthood.Special‐Age PopulationsSupport special‐age populations_fe199154-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387II.AChildrenYoung AdultsSeniorsWe support special‐age populations such as children, young adults, and seniors. We will:Children & TeensDevelop and promote resources for children and teens living with mood disorders_80d4fcf2-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387II.A.aChildrenTeensYoung AdultsDevelop and promote resources for young adults living with mood disorders_80d4ffd6-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387II.A.bYoung AdultsWomen & MenDevelop and promote resources for women and men living with depression or bipolar disorder facing significant life transitions (e.g. menopause, pregnancy, etc.)_80d5010c-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387II.A.cWomenMenSenior AdultsDevelop and promote resources for senior adults living with depression or bipolar disorder_80d501f2-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387II.A.dSenior AdultsPrevention & InterventionWe support efforts to address prevention of, and early intervention for, depression and bipolar disorder_80d5031e-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387II.A.ePeer SupportSupport those having the most influence on the health of our peers throughout their lifetime_fe199276-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387II.BWe support those having the most influence on the health of our peers throughout their lifetime. We will:Parents & GuardiansDevelop and promote resources for parents and guardians supporting our youngest peers_80d503fa-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387II.B.aParentsGuardiansFamily & FriendsDevelop and promote resources for family and friends supporting peers_80d504d6-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387II.B.bFamilyFriendsTherapies & LifestylesPromote therapies and lifestyle choices that target complete wellness and sustained good mental and physical health_fe199366-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387II.CWe publically promote therapies and lifestyle choices that target complete wellness and sustained good mental and physical health. We will: Treatment ExpectationsCommunicate the necessity of raising treatment expectations for mental health_80d505da-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387II.C.aResourcesDevelop resources to address physical health influencers affecting, and affected by, mental health_80d506c0-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387II.C.bPhysical Health InfluencersStrategic Alliances & PartnershipsAdvance DBSA's vision with strategic alliances and partnerships_fe199456-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387II.DWe advance the fulfillment of DBSA's vision with strategic alliances and partnerships when appropriate and mutually beneficial. We will:PartnershipsPartner with corporations, non‐profit organizations, and professionals that are committed to prevention, early intervention, whole health, and a balanced approach to achieving and sustaining health across a lifetime  _80d507a6-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387II.D.aCorporationsNon‐Profit OrganizationsProfessionalsAdvocacyCreate and promote messages, structures, and practices that advance mental health, personal choice and wellness._fe19955a-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387IIIWe create and promote messages, structures, and practices that advance mental health, personal choice and wellness.AdvocacyAdvocate with peers at the forefront of determining needs and best practices for mental health_fe199654-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387III.AWe advocate with peers at the forefront of determining needs and best practices for mental health among people with depression and bipolar disorder (mood disorders). We will:Policy & MediaEstablish appropriate location and infrastructure for supporting both policy‐ and media‐related advocacy at national and state levels_80d508aa-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387III.A.aPeersEnsure the place of peers in policy, service delivery, and treatment decisions_80d5099a-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387III.A.bVoiceDrive the conversation on mood disorders_80d50a8a-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387III.BWe are the voice driving the conversation on mood disorders. We will:WellnessPromote that wellness is not only possible, but expected and demanded, for people living with mood disorders even as we continue to provide programming, support, and advocacy for people living with symptoms_80d50bac-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387III.B.aLanguage TransformationTransform the language we use about mental health_80d50ca6-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387III.B.bStigmaWork to neutralize/eliminate stigma_80d50da0-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387III.B.cExemplarsDemonstrate that peers living in wellness are leaders, elected officials, health care providers, and other prominent people_80d50eae-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387III.B.dMedia DepictionsCreate and promote media depictions of people with mood disorders living full, successful lives_80d50fa8-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387III.B.eMeetings, Conferences & CommitteesParticipate in national and international meetings, conferences, committees so that peers are seen and valued as leaders in all communities and professional constituencies_80d510a2-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387III.B.fRelationshipsDevelop relationships with strategic partners to further our mission and fulfill our mutual goals_80d511ba-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387III.CWe develop relationships with strategic partners to further our mission and fulfill our mutual goals.   We will:Corporate & Non‐Profit OrganizationsPartner with corporate and non‐profit organizations that are committed to advocating mental health wellness, particularly mood disorders_80d512b4-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387III.C.aCorporationsNon‐Profit OrganizationsLegislation & LobbyingGenerate legislative and lobbying partners who command bi‐partisan peer‐driven, peer‐vetted approval of legislation and regulations/policies_80d513b8-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387III.C.bOrganizational Effectiveness  Provide leadership to fulfill on our current commitments and stated vision with impact, accountability, and integrity._fe199e24-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387IVWe provide powerful leadership to fulfill on our current commitments and stated vision with impact, accountability, and integrity.Board, Staff & Financial ResourcesHave adequate Board, staff, and financial resources to achieve programming at a consistently high level of quality_fe199e25-7272-11e4-a4fd-faed4a380387IV.AWe have adequate Board, staff, and financial resources to achieve programming at a consistently high level of quality. We will:Resource AligmentEnsure adequate resources aligned with the strategic plan_80d514da-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387IV.A.aBoard Member ContributionsEstablish tools for assessment of current and/or prospective Board members' potential contributions towards fulfillment of the strategic plan_80d515e8-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387IV.A.bDBSA Board MembersTraining & SuccessionEnsure training and succession plan strategy for Board leadership_80d516ec-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387IV.A.cDBSA President & StaffEstablish skills‐development as well as retention and succession plan strategy for DBSA president and other key staff positions_80d51818-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387IV.A.dPerformance MeasurementMeasure our programs to assess and maintain their effectiveness_80d51c64-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387IV.A.eBaselineCreate baseline success matrix_80d51dcc-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387IV.A.fPerformance ReportingEngage in ongoing reporting on programs' effectiveness and reach_80d51f34-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387IV.A.gProgram AnalysisAnalyze programs upon completion with an eye towards future needs_80d52074-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387IV.A.hFinancial StabilityMaintain financial stability_80d521be-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387IV.BWe maintain financial stability. We will:Measures & BaselinesEstablish key measures, and maintain established baseline levels, of: * Debt * Cash on hand * Reserves * Earned vs. contributed Income_80d5239e-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387IV.B.aBoard Resources & Skill SetsDefine resources/skill sets required among the Board to ensure adequate revenue generation and financial management and recruit towards these_80d52506-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387IV.B.bDBSA BoardStaff Resources & Skill SetsDefine resources/skill sets required among staff to ensure adequate revenue generation and financial management and hire/develop towards these_80d52646-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387IV.B.cDBSA StaffRelationshipsDevelop relationships with strategic partners to further our mission and fulfill our mutual goals_80d527b8-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387IV.CWe develop relationships with strategic partners to further our mission and fulfill our mutual goals.   We will:Expenses & RevenueDetermine areas of programming in which partnership would be beneficial to streamlining expenses and/or generating revenue_80d52902-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387IV.C.aOrganizational AnalysisEngage in ongoing analysis of colleague/related organizations in order to find alignments and potential partnership opportunities_80d52a56-72bc-11e4-95dd-e9ec4a380387IV.C.b2014-07-142017-12-312014-11-22http://www.dbsalliance.org/pdfs/DBSA2013StrategicPlanExecutiveSummary.pdfOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net