Auckland help services
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
Our peer-led group provides the opportunity to meet with other people who understand because we share similar experiences. We are men and women, parents, partners and loved ones seeking to gain information and understanding about our personal situations or that of a friend, family member or loved one. Yes! Friends, family and whanau are also welcome. At our non-clinical meetings we talk, listen to each other, have fun, and provide a variety of useful information. We offer proven wellness tools for recovery.
Pukekohe Methodist Church Hall, Cnr Wesley & Queen Sts, PUKEKOHE, on 1st and 3rd Monday evening of each month (except January, when 3rd Monday only) starting at 7.30pm
If you have depression or a mood disorder it is not your fault. It can happen to anyone and need not define who you are as a person. There is HOPE and help is at hand.
For more details please phone us: Val (09) 235 6312, Michelle (09) 235 3457 or send us an email: franklinbpdsg "at" 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)6345427 or (09)6368514, or visit their website for more details.
Goose Mothers
'Goose Mothers' is the term given to Korean women who leave their husbands and their homeland in search of better opportunities abroad for their children. This group based in Albany provides support and understanding for those who may feel isolated, lonely or depressed. The group meets every Monday morning. Visit their website www.koreanwomensnetwork.org.nz
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 "at" connectsr.org.nz
Men's Change and Support Group
A general support group for men going through change, difficult times, including depression - run through Manalive Auckland. Visit their website for more details.
Bo Ai She: Chinese Mental Health Peer Support Organisation
Phone: 09 929 3881, 021 718 670, 0800 862 342, Boaishe2002 "at" hotmail.com
Big Blackdog Message Board and Chat Room
Is a NZ-run mental illness consumer peer support group available to all, online 24/7. The Big Black Dog Message Board was started in August 2008 and currently has around 160 members (membership & registration is free but essential to Post or visit the Chat Room). The message board is moderated and has become a safe haven for many who previously felt they had no voice.
