Support Groups

Support Groups

One Door has provided a framework for support groups since 1986. Support groups continue to be at the core of our services, assisting people to maintain good mental health, stay connected, and overcome isolation in a peer-to-peer setting. All groups are listed at the bottom of the page.

One Door currently coordinates two types of support groups:

• Community-based support groups: these are community-based, lived-experience groups run by a peer leader. Membership varies between consumer, carer, and mixed.
• Carer support groups: these are connected to the Family and Carer Mental Health Program. Many are peer-led and all are supported by a Carer Advocate.

*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.