Counties Manukau Bipolar Support Group

Mental Health & Addictions Service

Due to unforseen circumstances DRIVE coordinators are working remotely.

Today

28C Lambie Drive, Papatoetoe, Auckland

Open today 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Description

The Bipolar Support Group meets twice a month in-person and online. The in-person group is held on the first Friday of the month from 10am to 12pm at DRIVE. The online group is held on the third Tuesday of the month from 7pm to 9pm on Zoom.

New members are welcome. People who do not have lived experience of bipolar may only attend if they support someone who does experience the symptoms of bipolar to attend.

DRIVE provides some administrative support to this group however they are their own self-sustaining entity and create their own group rules regarding membership that DRIVE does not influence. For example, there is no geographical limit on membership.

Charges

No fees apply.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

The group meets twice a month in-person at DRIVE and online. The in-person group is at DRIVE on the first Friday of the month from 10am to 12pm. The online group meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 7pm to 9pm. Email for the zoom link. The group does not meet in January.

28C Lambie Drive, Papatoetoe, Auckland

Open today 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

DRIVE Coordinators spend a lot of time in the community. Please contact us beforehand to ensure someone will be in the office to greet you.

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Bipolar Support Group

Programme Areas: Mental health
Programme Type: Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Community based support - mental health
Regions: All of New Zealand
Age Groups: Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Referral Types: Self referral

Referral Process

To join the group email, phone 09 263 6508, text 021 921 738, or private message us through DRIVE on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Covid protocols at our venue may require you to confirm that you are symptom free prior to entry. You may also have to wear a mask, and physically distance from peers.

Description

New members are welcome. People who do not have lived experience of bipolar may only attend if they support someone who does experience the symptoms of bipolar to attend.

The group does not meet in January.

Wheelchair Access

Public Transport

The Airport Link Bus can be accessed outside of DRIVE's offices every 10-minutes during opening hours connecting peers to the Manukau and Papatoetoe Train stations.