You don’t have to navigate BPD alone.


Emotions Matter empowers and connects people impacted by borderline personality disorder through peer-driven programs, education and advocacy to reduce stigma and promote healing.

Happening at Emotions Matter

BPD & Substance Use
Peer Support Groups

Beginning August 31, 2026
Online via Zoom

Emotions Matter will be piloting BPD & Substance Use support groups beginning August 31, 2026.

Walk for BPD
Chicago 2026

October 4, 2026
Jackson Park, Chicago, IL or Virtual

After years of calling NYC home, the Walk for BPD is heading to Chicago! Join us at Jackson Park or participate virtually from wherever you are.

There is a place for you here.

Whether you’re living with BPD, supporting someone you love, looking to learn more, or hoping to make a difference, Emotions Matter can help you find your next step.

Connect with peer-led support and community.

Use your voice, time, or support to help build a more understanding world for people with BPD.

Find trusted information, educational programs, and resources about BPD.

Our Impact in 2025

Over
3,300

people impacted by BPD served

154 online programs

supporting individuals and families impacted by BPD

50 states + 42 countries

represented by participants in our community

Testimonials from our Community

  • “This community is my support, my rock, my foundation. It brought me hope when it seemed like there was none. Thank you!"

    2025 Walk Participant

  • "This group was life-changing. It was the first time I’ve felt a part of a community in a long time."

    Peer Support Group Participant

  • "I felt like for the first time since my diagnosis, there were others like me. It was phenomenal to be seen through individual’s stories. They gave me hope."

    Peer Support Group Participant

  • "I'm so thankful for this group and some of the others. It's wonderful to see other people like me, getting by, slipping but getting back up."

    Men’s Peer Support Group Participant

  • “The group is so helpful. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more seen than I do here. I feel a sense of community unlike any other.”

    LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group Participant

Your support can create connection and change.

Your gift helps Emotions Matter create connection, expand access to peer support and education, challenge stigma, and build a community where people impacted by BPD feel understood and supported.

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Emotions Matter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2015 with a mission to support, educate, and advocate for people impacted by borderline personality disorder.