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Auckland help services
GROW
GROW is a mutual help mental health movement that provides support to people with mental health problems. Friendship is the special key to mental health. Groups meet weekly and are open to all; membership is free and no referal is required. GROW provides friendly help for people suffering from anxiety, distress, depression or any sort of emotional problems. Phone (09) 846 6869.
Balance: New Zealand Bipolar & Depression Network
The mission of Balance NZ is to provide support, education, advocacy and training to people (tangata whai ora) affected by bipolar disorder or depression in New Zealand.
Franklin Bipolar & Depression Support Group
Providing a confidential peer-led focus, and HOPE for RECOVERY from the effects of depression or mood disorders, in Franklin since September 2006. After 6 years of twice-monthly, community-based meetings at Pukekohe Methodist Church Hall, these scheduled meetings are now being replaced by informal get-togethers in association with an ongoing information service. If you, or a loved one, are experiencing depression or bipolar disorder and you want help in accessing more information feel free to email us - franklinbpdsg@actrix.co.nz.
Well Women Franklin
A peer support group for women and families suffering with post natal distress, depression or trauma. We provide childcare during the meetings so that women have space to talk freely. For further information phone (021) 158 8134 or email nzwellwomen@hotmail.com
Raeburn House
Support and development programmes for those who experience depression and anxiety, including a "men in change" course. 138 Shakespeare Road, Milford.Phone (09) 441 8989. Email or visit the website
Shakti Asian Womens Support Group
The Support Group has grown from the confines of one tiny room to a national umbrella organisation with several centres covering Central, West and South Auckland, North Island Central (Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Waikato) and South Island (based out of Christchurch). Services include a 24-hour domestic violence intervention service and other social services to migrant and refugee families. Ph: (09)634 5427 or (09)636 8514, or visit their website for more details.
Two Worlds Bipolar Support Group
For people who experience mood polarities. A peer-led group providing the opportunity to meet with other people who understand because they share similar experiences. Room 7, Glenfield Community Centre, Cnr Bently & Glenfield Roads, Glenfield. Starting 31 May 2011, 12.30pm - 2pm, held 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Ph: Rebecca 021 10 28 234 or email: jan.cannings@connectsr.org.nz
Group Therapy for Winter Depression & Anxiety
Run at Massey University's Centre for Psychology (Albany Campus), these groups run for six weeks, one evening a week, during winter-time. They are faciliatated by a Clinical Psychologist. Fees are charged, however, participants may be able to access therapy-vouchers through a ProCare GP or WINZ subsidies may be available.
For more information, please contact Helen McMaster on (09) 441 8175 or email: h.mcmaster@massey.ac.nz
Midland help services
Balance: New Zealand Bipolar & Depression Network
The mission of Balance NZ is to provide support, education, advocacy and training to people (tangata whaiora) affected by bipolar disorder or depression in New Zealand.
Promoting Mental Wellness
This group exists to educate, promote, support and organise mental well-being initiatives to benefit the lives of people in the community. It uses self-help principles and operates from a recovery and strengths-based focus. Depression related activities have included: a depression awareness, recovery and winter Seasonal Affective Disorder course. At weekly rallies there have been presentations of life histories and depression related issues. Located Hamilton East, to find out more email David Baker, or check out their website.
EVOLVE – depression and anxiety support at Centre 401 Trust
A strength-based, recovery focused group where participants can enable, empower and reclaim life within an atmosphere of acceptance and unity. Evolve is a weekly peer support group that is facilitated by people who “walk the talk”. EVOLVE can be found at 306 Tristram Street, Hamilton every Tuesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm. For more information phone 07 838 1099 or 021 042 1853.
Central help services
This region includes: Wanganui, Manawatu, Wairarapa, Hawkes Bay, Kapiti Coast and Wellington
ThroughBlue
Support Group for Women with Experience of Depression
Two trained facilitators run the group. A $2 fee is appreciated to cover afternoon tea and facilities. Upstairs in the Morgan+Dick rooms at St John's Church, cnr Willis and Dixon Sts, Wellington. Email.
Balance: New Zealand Bipolar & Depression Network
The mission of Balance NZ is to provide support, education, advocacy and training to people (tangata whairoa) affected by bipolar disorder or depression in New Zealand.
Nelson & Marlborough help services
Balance: New Zealand Bipolar & Depression Network
The mission of Balance NZ is to provide support, education, advocacy and training to people (tangata whaiora) affected by bipolar disorder or depression in New Zealand.
Canterbury & West Coast help services
GROW
GROW is a mutual help mental health movement that provides support to people with mental health problems. Friendship is the special key to mental health. Groups meet weekly and are open to all; membership is free and no referal is required. GROW provides friendly help for people suffering from anxiety, distress, depression or any sort of emotional problems. Phone 021 216 2912.
Depression Support Network
The Depression Support Network is a community organisation developed, led and managed by people whose lives have been affected by depression. 2nd Floor - Securities House, 221 Gloucester Street, P O Box 13167, Christchruch. Phone (03) 366 8083, Fax (03) 365 5345.
Balance: New Zealand Bipolar & Depression Network
The mission of Balance NZ is to provide support, education, advocacy and training to people (tangata whai ora) affected by bipolar disorder or depression in New Zealand.
Otago & Southland help services
GROW
GROW is a mutual help mental health movement that provides support to people with mental health problems. Friendship is the special key to mental health. Groups meet weekly and are open to all; membership is free and no referal is required. GROW provides friendly help for people suffering from anxiety, distress, depression or any sort of emotional problems. Phone (03) 477 2871.
Balance: New Zealand Bipolar & Depression Network
The mission of Balance NZ is to provide support, education, advocacy and training to people (tangata whaiora) affected by bipolar disorder or depression in New Zealand.
GROW
GROW is a mutual help mental health movement that provides support to people with mental health problems. Friendship is the special key to mental health. Groups meet weekly and are open to all; membership is free and no referal is required. GROW provides friendly help for people suffering from anxiety, distress, depression or any sort of emotional problems. Phone (09) 846 6869.
Balance: New Zealand Bipolar & Depression Network
The mission of Balance NZ is to provide support, education, advocacy and training to people (tangata whai ora) affected by bipolar disorder or depression in New Zealand.
Franklin Bipolar & Depression Support Group
Providing a confidential peer-led focus, and HOPE for RECOVERY from the effects of depression or mood disorders, in Franklin since September 2006. After 6 years of twice-monthly, community-based meetings at Pukekohe Methodist Church Hall, these scheduled meetings are now being replaced by informal get-togethers in association with an ongoing information service. If you, or a loved one, are experiencing depression or bipolar disorder and you want help in accessing more information feel free to email us - franklinbpdsg@actrix.co.nz.
Well Women Franklin
A peer support group for women and families suffering with post natal distress, depression or trauma. We provide childcare during the meetings so that women have space to talk freely. For further information phone (021) 158 8134 or email nzwellwomen@hotmail.com
Raeburn House
Support and development programmes for those who experience depression and anxiety, including a "men in change" course. 138 Shakespeare Road, Milford.Phone (09) 441 8989. Email or visit the website
Shakti Asian Womens Support Group
The Support Group has grown from the confines of one tiny room to a national umbrella organisation with several centres covering Central, West and South Auckland, North Island Central (Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Waikato) and South Island (based out of Christchurch). Services include a 24-hour domestic violence intervention service and other social services to migrant and refugee families. Ph: (09)634 5427 or (09)636 8514, or visit their website for more details.
Two Worlds Bipolar Support Group
For people who experience mood polarities. A peer-led group providing the opportunity to meet with other people who understand because they share similar experiences. Room 7, Glenfield Community Centre, Cnr Bently & Glenfield Roads, Glenfield. Starting 31 May 2011, 12.30pm - 2pm, held 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Ph: Rebecca 021 10 28 234 or email: jan.cannings@connectsr.org.nz
Group Therapy for Winter Depression & Anxiety
Run at Massey University's Centre for Psychology (Albany Campus), these groups run for six weeks, one evening a week, during winter-time. They are faciliatated by a Clinical Psychologist. Fees are charged, however, participants may be able to access therapy-vouchers through a ProCare GP or WINZ subsidies may be available.
For more information, please contact Helen McMaster on (09) 441 8175 or email: h.mcmaster@massey.ac.nz
Midland help services
Balance: New Zealand Bipolar & Depression Network
The mission of Balance NZ is to provide support, education, advocacy and training to people (tangata whaiora) affected by bipolar disorder or depression in New Zealand.
Promoting Mental Wellness
This group exists to educate, promote, support and organise mental well-being initiatives to benefit the lives of people in the community. It uses self-help principles and operates from a recovery and strengths-based focus. Depression related activities have included: a depression awareness, recovery and winter Seasonal Affective Disorder course. At weekly rallies there have been presentations of life histories and depression related issues. Located Hamilton East, to find out more email David Baker, or check out their website.
EVOLVE – depression and anxiety support at Centre 401 Trust
A strength-based, recovery focused group where participants can enable, empower and reclaim life within an atmosphere of acceptance and unity. Evolve is a weekly peer support group that is facilitated by people who “walk the talk”. EVOLVE can be found at 306 Tristram Street, Hamilton every Tuesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm. For more information phone 07 838 1099 or 021 042 1853.
Central help services
This region includes: Wanganui, Manawatu, Wairarapa, Hawkes Bay, Kapiti Coast and Wellington
ThroughBlue
Support Group for Women with Experience of Depression
Two trained facilitators run the group. A $2 fee is appreciated to cover afternoon tea and facilities. Upstairs in the Morgan+Dick rooms at St John's Church, cnr Willis and Dixon Sts, Wellington. Email.
Balance: New Zealand Bipolar & Depression Network
The mission of Balance NZ is to provide support, education, advocacy and training to people (tangata whairoa) affected by bipolar disorder or depression in New Zealand.
Nelson & Marlborough help services
Balance: New Zealand Bipolar & Depression Network
The mission of Balance NZ is to provide support, education, advocacy and training to people (tangata whaiora) affected by bipolar disorder or depression in New Zealand.
Canterbury & West Coast help services
GROW
GROW is a mutual help mental health movement that provides support to people with mental health problems. Friendship is the special key to mental health. Groups meet weekly and are open to all; membership is free and no referal is required. GROW provides friendly help for people suffering from anxiety, distress, depression or any sort of emotional problems. Phone 021 216 2912.
Depression Support Network
The Depression Support Network is a community organisation developed, led and managed by people whose lives have been affected by depression. 2nd Floor - Securities House, 221 Gloucester Street, P O Box 13167, Christchruch. Phone (03) 366 8083, Fax (03) 365 5345.
Balance: New Zealand Bipolar & Depression Network
The mission of Balance NZ is to provide support, education, advocacy and training to people (tangata whai ora) affected by bipolar disorder or depression in New Zealand.
Otago & Southland help services
GROW
GROW is a mutual help mental health movement that provides support to people with mental health problems. Friendship is the special key to mental health. Groups meet weekly and are open to all; membership is free and no referal is required. GROW provides friendly help for people suffering from anxiety, distress, depression or any sort of emotional problems. Phone (03) 477 2871.
Balance: New Zealand Bipolar & Depression Network
The mission of Balance NZ is to provide support, education, advocacy and training to people (tangata whaiora) affected by bipolar disorder or depression in New Zealand.
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