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.
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Counties Manukau Bipolar Support Group
51 Huia Road, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland
Contact Details
Phone (09) 523 2790
Email pf.admin@ember.org.nz
Street Address
51 Huia Road
Ōtāhuhu
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Auckland 1062
Postal Address
Bipolar Support Group
c/o Whiti Ora: Ember Korowai Takitini
P.O. Box 22424
Ōtāhuhu 1062
Auckland
New Zealand
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
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
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.
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
Counselling and support, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support
- 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.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space
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