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There are three types of support groups on this page; Strong and Social peer-led, lived-experience mutual support groups, community-based support groups which are peer-led and have mixed membership, and carer support groups which are connected to the Family and Carer Mental Health Program (scroll down the page).
If you're a person who has experienced mental health problems, you can join our Strong and Social Meetup page or our Support Groups Facebook group to keep up-to-date about what is happening. Email or sms Hugh, details below, if you prefer to join our email or sms list to get updates. Check the individual groups on the list below.
We are currently looking for 'lived experience' volunteers to help lead new Strong and Social groups. We're particularly interested to start some groups for people under 35yrs. If you are in Sydney or NSW and are interested to gain experience leading a group then please contact us. Training and support is provided and you will meet other people who are leading support groups. Helping lead a support group can help build recovery, boost self-esteem and even help move towards getting back into the paid workforce. We'd love to talk to you.
We are also very interested to meet people who would like to be part of our Strong and Social Events Team to help raise money to pay our fantastic Strong and Social Peer Leaders. Click here to have a look at our Meetup group or email or phone Hugh (see below).
Note: support groups are not the right place to go if you are in a crisis. People generally need to be able to manage themselves in a social situation and in a community space. We are happy, however, to help you find crisis support, please call us.
Contact our Support Groups Coordinator to find out more: Hugh Worrall, 0466 306 206 or email hugh.worrall@onedoor.org.au
Cheryl sparadel@bigpond.net.au
Yvonne - 02 6652 8633 vmyquad@yahoo.com.au
Summer - Woy Woy waterside park in the gazebo (look for the sunflower). Covid-safe outdoor meeting space. Winter - Uniting Church meeting room Donnison St, opposite Kibble Park 1st Thursday of the month at 12noon.
Carers and people living with mental illness. HKA runs several community forums per year to present important issues about mental health.
Currently not meeting but you are also welcome to connect with the North Shore Support Group in Chatswood. Currently meeting on Zoom. Click here for the latest newsletter.
Fortnightly social and mutual support catch-ups. Cafe and walk activities and online Zoom meetings. An opportunity for under 35s people, with the experience of mental illness, and their families/carers to meet together, enjoy a social time and exchange mental health info and support.
Usually the 2nd Saturday in Hornsby and 4th Thursday mornings in Waverton at 10.30am. We meet in a cafe and go for a walk. Click here for the latest Newsletter.
Social activities such as walks, coffee catch-ups and excursions each week of the month and a planning meeting on the 3rd Monday of the month in Mayfield.
Hugh Worrall - 0466 306 206 hugh.worrall@onedoor.org.au Join the SMS list to find out about the social activities Click here to join the Newcastle Strong and Social Meetup group to keep up-to-date with activities.
This group is most suitable for mature, experienced carers who are looking to connect with like-minded people. Monthly catch ups or a topic driven discussion by an invited guest speaker followed by supper and socializing.
Currently meeting on Zoom. Contact us for the link. 1st Thursday of each month, 7pm Hecules House, 49 Hercules St, Chatswood. Click here for the latest newsletter.
Hugh Worrall - 0466 306 206 hugh.worrall@onedoor.org.au
Contact us to find out about the next meetings and events.
Ann - 0414 061 021 Matthew - 02 4421 8002 matthew.sproule@health.nsw.gov.au
6pm, 1st Tuesday of the Month Parramatta Seniors Centre Next to Parramatta Library 2nd Floor. Contact Leslie for confirmation.
3rd Wednesday each month 12noon - 2pm We gather inside the big gate on O'Connell St, at the top of George St. Usually at the cafe tables or on the park benches.
Strong and Social Online Mutual Support Catch-up with Hanh
Monthly Catch-up for Mutual Support, peer led by Hanh For people who have experienced mental health problems. Carers and support people are welcome.
2nd Tuesday each month catch-up, 7pm on Zoom Call, text or email Hugh to get the Zoom link.
Hugh 0466 306 206 hugh.worralll@onedoor.org.au Get on the email or sms list for the Zoom links Join our Meetup group: Strong and Social - Mutual Support Group or Facebook group: One Door Mental Health Support Groups | Facebook
Susan - 02 6021 5882 susan.morris@onedoor.org.au
Isabelle - 02 6772 3211 isabelle.devos@onedoor.org.au Please contact for information about the online support group.
4th Tuesday each month, 10am to 12pm Club Ashfield
3rd Monday each month. Please call for location.
Loris - 02 9708 2670 or 0466 549 095 loris.saysana@onedoor.org.au
Paraskevi - 0428 907 573 paraskevi.trifyllis@onedoor.org.au nous@onedoor.org.au
Michelle Conroy - 0481 010 728 michelle.conroy@onedoor.org.au
3rd Tuesday each month, 10:30am. Meets at the Greengrocers on Clifford St.
Setayesh - 0400 533 052 seta.noor@onedoor.org.au
Forster. Please contact for time and location.
Margaret - 0456 966 173 glmentalhealthcarers@gmail.com Mydie - 02 6551 4333 mydie.keegan@onedoor.org.au
Carers
1st Tuesday each month, 2pm. Please contact for location.
Debbie - 0466 560 233 debbie.dunn@onedoor.org.au
Last Friday each month, 11am. Contact Lynette for the venue info.
2nd Monday each month, 10am Yaacaba Centre, Nelson Bay from May 2021
Daryn Steer daryn.steer@onedoor.org.au 0400 498 479
2nd Tuesday each month, 10am. Tamworth Please contact for location.
Di - 0418 652 976 carerinfohne@onedoor.org.au
Isabelle - 0400 463 171 Please contact for details of online support group.
Kristy - 02 6721 4197 kristy.goman@onedoor.org.au