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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 under Strong and Social.
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. When a person is ready, 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 and Fundraising team to 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 me directly (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 Chris waves372@hotmail.com
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. Join the email list for newsletters and updates.
Hugh 0466 306 206 hugh.worrall@onedoor.org.au Click here: Strong and Social - Meetup
Meet on the 3rd Monday each month, 4pm. Baptist Care, 88 Hanbury St, Mayfield. Social activities each month between meetings.
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 older, experienced carers who are looking to connect with like-minded people. Topic driven discussion often by an invited guest speaker followed by supper and socializing.
1st Thursday of each month, 7pm Hecules House, 49 Hercules St, Chatswood Zoom connection for the meeting available. Subscribe to the monthly email newsletter.
Hugh Worrall - 0466 306 206 hugh.worrall@onedoor.org.au
Every second Tuesday at different locations in Sydney Inner West. Please contact Paraskevi for details.
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.
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 Mutual Support Catch-ups online
Fortnightly 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 & 4th Wednesday each month catch-up, 7pm on Zoom
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.
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. Merimbula Club Sapphire.
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