Support Groups List

Metropolitan Sydney Groups

Place and name of group	Who attends the group	Time and place of meeting	Contact
Balmain Mental Health Carers Support Group	Carers	1st Tuesday, 7pm. Balmain Town Hall	Bronwyn - 0427 601 795 Bronwyn.Monro@gmail.com
Bankstown Beautiful Minds	People interested in raising awareness about mental health and supporting local mental health services.	4th Monday, 6.30pm (for 7pm) Panania Christian Church 183 Tower St, Panania	bmbankstown@gmail.com http://www.beautifulmindsbankstown.net.au/ www.facebook.com/beautifulmindsbankstown
Bankstown Mental Health Carers	Carers	1st Tuesday, 7pm. Banks House Hospital Basement Cnr Clarabel and Gallipoli Sts, Bankstown	Call Mae mob: 0439 437 926 or Carer Assist - 02 9708 2670 carerservices@onedoor.org.au
Bankstown - Arabic Speaking Carers Group		3rd Tuesday, 10am-12noon Arab Council Shop 15-16, Terrace Plaza 212 Terrace St, Bankstown	Call Carer Assist 9708 2670 sara.diterlizzi@onedoor.org.au
Bankstown - "My Time - Waqti" Arabic Women's Support Group	Women carers, their friends and family from an Arabic speaking background	Every Tuesday, 10.30am-1.30pm Carer Assist Office Suite 24, Jacobs Court 1-5 Jacob's St, Bankstown	Ebtisam Ph: 0402 450 537 sam.nachabe@onedoor.org.au
Burwood	Carers	3rd Tuesday, 7pm. Burwood RSL	Loris 02 9708 2670 mob: 0466 549 095 loris.saysana@onedoor.org.au
Burwood - NOUS Greek Support Group	Carers		Ph: 9715 7215 burwood@onedoor.org.au
Campbelltown Carers Support Group	Carers	3rd Tues 5.30-7.30pm Campbelltown RSL	Janelle - 0423 767 501 janelle.hint@onedoor.org.au
Campbelltown - Beautiful Minds	People interested in improving mental health services in the Campbelltown area	1st Thursday, 6pm-8pm Ingleburn RSL Board Room	Sandra 0408 633 181 sandrarick@bigpond.com http://www.beautifulminds.net.au/
Canterbury - NOUS Greek Carers Group	Carers	3rd Monday, 10am-2pm Bridewater House, 11 Berna Ave, Canterbury	Nonorta 9715 7215 nonorta.youkhana@onedoor.org.au
Hornsby Kuringai Association	Carers, people recovering from mental illness and those who are interested in providing support	Meetings held in the Cottage-in-the-Park, Cnr Stuart and Illoura Sts., Wahroonga	Nick 9980 2500 hkasgroup16@gmail.com Call for information about the next meeting and to get on the mailing list.
Inner West	Carers	3rd Wednesday, 9.30am-11.30am Marrickville Town Hall 303 Marrickville Road, Marrickville	Suki 02 9708 2670 mailto:Suki.su@onedoor.org.au%20
Liverpool Fairfield Mental Health Carers	Carers	1st Thursday, 11am-1pm (not January) Cabravale Diggers Club 1 Bartley St, Canley Vale	Contact Amy 4625 1639 amy.kemp@onedoor.org.au
North Shore	People with lived experience, Consumers, Carers	1st Thursday, 7.30pm, (not January or July) Uniting Church, corner Shirley Rd & Nicholson St, Crows Nest	Suzanne and Joan 0451 038 307 nssglead@hotmail.com
Northern Beaches Mental Health Support Group	People with lived experience, Consumers, Carers	2nd Tuesday, 7.30pm, (not June, July or August), Brookvale Community Centre 2 Alfred Rd, Brookvale	Margaret 0407 662 149 margaretwillingsjumblerock@gmail.com
Pennant Hills - Women Survivors of Child Sexual Assault	Women Survivors	Weekly, Mondays, 12noon Pennant Hills Community Health 5 Fisher Ave	Helga Ph:9481 8729 or the Community Health Centre Ph:9483 7999
Parramatta Information and Social	People looking for information about the mental health sector	Local volunteer Leslie can provide information about local services. Ring Leslie or meet in the Parramatta Library meeting rooms on the first Tuesday of the month at 6pm.	Leslie 0407 368 095, leslierogan@hotmail.com
Ryde Bipolar Support Group	People with lived experience, Consumers Carers	1st Sunday, 2pm Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club (West Ryde)	Simply attend the meeting or ring One Door Mental Health Ph: 9879 2600 email hugh.worrall@onedoor.org.au
Villawood - Vietnamese Carers Support Group	Vietnamese speaking carers	Every 2nd Tuesday, 10:00am-12:30pm Villawood Senior Citizens Centre 29 Villawood Rd, Villawood	Lianne 9708 2670 lianne@onedoor.org.au

Regional NSW Groups

Place and name of group	Who attends the group	Time and place of meeting	Contact
Albury / Wodonga - Oasis	Carers for social support and information exchange	1st Thursday, 2.30pm-4pm Café Borellas, Albury	Susan at Carer Assist 6021 5882 susan.morris@onedoor.org.au
Armidale	Carers	4th Monday each month Alternating lunch-time and after work meetings	Isabelle 02 6772 3211 isabelle.devos@onedoor.org.au
Ballina	Carers	4th Monday 5-7pm Ballina Surf Club Jingi Wahla Room Lighthouse Rd, East Ballina	Shelley 0424 229 244 or 6681 4375 swestgate@live.com.au
Bateman's Bay - Caring Connections	Carers	2nd Wednesday Location varies (call to find out)	Julie call 0421 078 485 thesturats@hotmail.com
Bathurst Mental Health Carers Support Group Inc	Carers	3rd Thursday, 7pm, Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre (BINC), 96 Russell St, Bathurst	Christine 6367 9292, zemzem27@hotmail.com
Bega - Tuesday Afternoon Creative Space - Wednesday Morning Gardening - Friday Drumming - Friday Lunch Group	Adults with a lived experience of mental illness.	Ricky's Community Garden or at One Door Mental Health	One Door Mental Health Ph: (02) 6492 1811 katherine.haynes@onedoor.org.au 64 Carp Street, Bega 2550
Bombala - Hearing Voices Self-Help Group	People with lived experience, Consumers, Voice Hearers	2nd & 4th Tuesdays 12noon Abundant Life Centre 100 Maybe St, Bombala	Cathy 0401141105
Cessnock	People with lived experience, Consumers, Carers	1st Monday, 7pm Cessnock Supporters Club, 1 Darwin St, Cessnock	Margaret 4937 1200 hugh.worrall@onedoor.org.au
Central Coast Schizophrenia and Bi-polar Fellowship	People with lived experience, Consumers, Carers	1st Thursday, 1pm-3pm, Gosford Uniting Church, Donison St, room 3,	Stephanie 4344 7989 ks.wood@bigpond.com
Coffs Harbour	Carers	1st Tuesday 10am-12nn. Uniting Church, Corner Vernon and Gordon St, Coffs Harbour	Yvonne 6652 8633 vmyquad@yahoo.com.au Chris waves372@hotmail.com
Cooma - Hearing Voices Self-Help Group	People with lived experience, Consumers, Voice Hearers	1st & 3rd Tuesday Monaro Community Access Service Lambie Street (Next to the Hotel) Cooma	Cathy 0401 141 105
Glen Innes - CUPS (Carers Under Pressure)	Carers	4th Tuesday, 1pm Highway Diner, New England Hwy, Glen Innes	Isabelle 02 6772 3211 isabelle.devos@onedoor.org.au
Great Lakes Mental Health Carer Support Group	Carers	2nd Wednesday, 10am-12noon, location varies	Margaret 0456 966 173 glmentalhealthcarers@gmail.com Mydie 02 6551 4333 mydie.keegan@onedoor.org.au
Kempsey - Macleay Valley Mental Health Carer and Support Group	Carers	1st Thursday, 10am-12noon 40 Clyde St, Kempsey	Dympna at Mission Australia 02 6589 5017 Maslind@missionaustralia.com.au
Lake Macquarie Support Group	Carers	1st Thursday, 1pm Lake Macquarie Mental Health Service 1a Dudley Rd, Charlestown	Alyssa 02 4904 9000 Debbie 02 8315 1464 mob: 0466 560 233 debbie.dunn@onedoor.org.au
Maitland	Carers	3rd Thursday, 10am - 12noon at Headspace 73 Elgin St, Maitland	Carol 0425 262 464 catherine.wendell@onedoor.org.au 02 8315 1450
Merimbula - Sapphire Coast	Carers	Last Friday, 11am - 1pm Merimbula Club Sapphire	Lynette 6492 1811 mob: 0466 329 315 lynette.duck@onedoor.org.au
Moss Vale	Carers	2nd Wednesday, 10am	Carmel 4868 2755 carmel.averillo@onedoor.org.au
Newcastle	People with lived experience, Consumers, Carers	3rd Monday, 4pm Sunflower Centre Mayfield 182a Maitland Rd	Mayfield office: 8315 1450
Nowra - Shoalhaven Mental Health Fellowship	People with lived experience and Carers	This group meets monthly to organise local events for mental health awareness and support. Call Matthew for more information.	Matthew ph: 44218002 matthew.sproule@health.nsw.gov.au
Port Macquarie - Hastings Mental Health Support Group	People with lived experience, Consumers, Carers	Last Friday, 10am-12nn McAdams Building (adjacent to Players Theatre)	Sheila 0408 235 870 mentalhealthsupport@hotmail.com On Facebook search for "Hastings Mental Health Support Group"
Singleton - Thursday Lighthouse	Adults with lived experience, carers, family and friends.	1st Thursday, 1pm-2.30pm St Andrews Hall 1 Church St, Singleton	Kim 0429 995 538 singleton.uc@bigpond.com
Tamworth Mental Health Carers Support Group	Carers and People interested in mental health and available services	1st Monday, 10am-12noon Ring to check venue	Di 0418 652 976 Patricia 02 6761 3222 Patricia.stewart@onedoor.org.au
Taree - Manning MH Social Family and Friends	Carers	Last Monday, 10am-12noon (except December)	Mydie 6551 4333 Mydie.keegan@onedoor.org.au
Taree - SOYMI (Supporters Of Youth who have a Mental Illness)	Carers	1st Wednesday 9.30am-11.30am Carer Assist Office 78 Wynter St, Taree	Mydie 6551 4333 Mydie.keegan@onedoor.org.au
Ulladulla Carers	Carers	1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 1pm-3pm Ulladulla Community Resources Centre, 78 St Vincents Street,	Sharon 4285 0019 lynne.hutton@onedoor.org.au
Wagga Wagga - Support After Suicide	Family and friends who have lost someone by suicide	Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov - 2nd Wednesday, 6pm, Wagga Wagga RSL Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec. - 2nd Friday, 2pm 58 Plumpton Rd, Wagga	Nola 0458 224 430 wwsasgroup@gmail.com
Warialda	Carers	2nd Tuesday, 2.30pm Warialda Information Centre	Kristy 02 6721 4197 kristy.goman@onedoor.org.au
Wollongong Mens Social Group	Consumers	Every Wednesday, 11am-2pm Location varies	Mary 0478 405 139 mary.hyzdal@onedoor.org.au
Yamba	Carers	1st Monday, 10am Yamba Community Health Centre 24 Tealands Drive	Helen hopeh@missionaustralia.com.au Ph: 02 6658 7831 mob: 0429 489 426

Specialised One Door Support Groups

Place and name of group	Who attends the group	Time and place of meeting	Contact
On Fire!	Activities for young carers	Ring to find out what is happening next	Ring One Door reception 02 9879 2600

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