BiPolar Support Group

The ARAFEMI Bipolar Support Group is a mutual support group for people who experience bipolar disorder.

The purpose of the group is to provide an opportunity for people living with bipolar affective disorder to connect with those with similar experiences. Group members gain strength and support from each other, and learn new ways of coping through sharing feelings, knowledge, information and ideas. Speakers on topics like mental health services or health and well-being are arranged by agreement with the support group members.

Support group members have developed group guidelines to help the group run smoothly and to create an atmosphere of safety and acceptance for all group members. Download group guidelines here. (PDF)

The group is facilitated by a mental health professional. The role of the facilitator is to guide discussion and to assist group members to share experiences and knowledge, and give and receive support.

Family and friends of people with bipolar disorder cannot attend this group.

If you are new to the group, please phone the ARAFEMI office on phone: 03 9810 9300 for information about the group before coming along for the first time.

Meets: 3rd Wednesday evening of the month (February-November), 7.30pm-9.30pm. Check with ARAFEMI about December and January meeting dates.
Location: ARAFEMI, Ground floor, 270 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn
Gold Coin Donations are most welcome