Counties Manukau Bipolar Support Group

Mental Health Service

Description

The Bipolar Support Group provides a supportive space for people diagnosed with bipolar - or think they may have bipolar - to share challenges, successes, ask questions, and offer support. New members are welcome.

Staff

The Bipolar Support group is coordinated by Saskia Hawke a member of the group and staff of Whiti Ora. Members of the group also volunteer.

Ages

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us

For Auckland residents: call, email or fill in the Online Form.

For residents outside of Auckland: email pf.admin@ember.org.nz

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No fees apply.

Hours

The Bipolar Support Group meets on the first Friday of the month from 10am to 1pm in person at Ember Korowai Takitini in Ōtāhuhu.
They also meet on zoom on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7pm to 9pm.
They do not meet in January.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Bipolar Support Group

The Bipolar Support Group meets twice a month in-person and online. The in-person group is held on the first Friday of the month from 10am to 1pm at the Ember South Hub. The online meeting is on the third Tuesday of the month on Zoom from 7pm to 9pm. The link will be sent to group members via email . New members are welcome! People who do not have lived experience of bipolar may only attend if they support someone who does experience the symptoms of bipolar to attend.

Programme Areas: Mental health
Programme Type: Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health
Regions: All of New Zealand
Age Groups: Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Referral Types: Self referral

Referral Process

There are two groups with different requirements.

The in-person group is open to residents of the Auckland region. They require you to register with the Whiti Ora service.
Whiti Ora Online Form.

The Zoom group is open to everyone regardless of location. Email them to go on the mailing list and the link will be sent to you.

Description

The Bipolar Support Group meets twice a month in-person and online. The in-person group is held on the first Friday of the month from 10am to 1pm at the Ember South Hub.

The online meeting is on the third Tuesday of the month on Zoom from 7pm to 9pm. The link will be sent to group members via email.

New members are welcome! People who do not have lived experience of bipolar may only attend if they support someone who does experience the symptoms of bipolar to attend.