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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 is working on your mental health recovery and you feel ready to meet other people for mutual support and friendship, you can join our Strong and Social Meetup page or our Support Groups Facebook group to keep up-to-date about what is happening in the Strong and Social groups. 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 support our fantastic Strong and Social paid peer leaders project. 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, or call the main One Door info line on 1800 843 539.
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.
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 in Waverton at 10.30am. We meet in a cafe and go for a walk.
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.
1st Thursday of each month, 7pm Hecules House, 49 Hercules St, Chatswood. Can join in via Zoom. Contact us for the link.
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
Not currently meeting.
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.
Our next online info session is Nov 22, 7pm
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 or 0400 463 171 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
Last Monday each month 5.30pm - 7pm Workspace Goulburn - Boardroom
Monique Foster - 0400 533 052 monique.foster@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, 12.30 - 2pm. Please contact for location.
Johanna Rowe - 0466 560 233 johanna.rowe@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 - 6772 3211 or mobile 0400 463 171 Please contact for details of online support group.
Monthly - first Tuesday 10 am – 11 am and Monthly - third Tuesday 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Bookings essential, please contact your local Carer Advocate or Mydie on 0429 995 907 Email: mydie.keegan@onedoor.org.au Diane on 0428 466 542 diane.dobson@onedoor.org.au