Bipolar Disorder Resources
On-line
Resources
Bipolar
Disorder Sanctuary Bulletin Board
Bipolar
Support Forum
Suite
101.com
Bipolar
Chat Bulletin Board
WalkersWeb
Bipolar
Disorder Sanctuary Family Message Board
Bipolar
Disorder Sanctuary Chat
Bipolar
Disorder Chat Group: #bipolar Mondays 5:30-7pm PST, 8:30-10
pm EST
Also has chat for families.
Healthy
Place Chat
Transformations
Living Through Depression - Join us as we talk about Depression
and it's effects. Friday: 6-8pm
PT, 9-11pm ET Channel: MoreSupport
WalkersWeb
Winds
Alice's
Garden For parents of children with depression.
Bipolar
Disorder Sanctuary Family Chat
Pendulum
(Mailing List)
The "Pendulum" mailing list is a support group for people
who have a cyclical affective
disorder (either bipolar or unipolar depression).
To subscribe to pendulum, send a message to:
majordomo@ucar.edu
containing the line
SUBSCRIBE PENDULUM (e-mail address)
(To subscribe to the Digest form, substitute SUBSCRIBE PENDULUM-DIGEST
above.)
WalkersWeb
Hosts several email groups for mood disorders: (see below)
christian-mood
recovery
self-injury
walkers
walkers-chat
Winds
of Change
MADNESS
MADNESS is an electronic action and information letter for people
who experience moods
swings, fright, voices, and visions. (People Who). To subscribe,
send a message to:
LISTSERV@SJUVM.STJOHNS.EDU
with this command in the body of the message:
SUBSCRIBE MADNESS (first name) (last name)
The
Guides Community "(Guides is
an online community for people who are living with, friends with,
in love with, parent/child/brother/sister/third cousin of someone
afflicted with a depressive illness, including bipolar disorder)."
BPrayers
"(BPrayer is an unmoderated mailing list for those of
us who have a loved one who suffers from Bipolar Affective Disorder.
As the significant others (SO) of Bipolars, we are faced with
very painful, very trying situations that only others in similar
circumstances can understand. Our purpose is to provide, via a
list serve, a nurturing support system through sharing information
and experience, through prayer and edification, through a fellowship
based on the love of Christ)."
Riders
- Another internet support mailing list similar to BPSO, Riders
separated from BPSO at the end of 1996. To join this list, address
a message to: majordomo@helpnet.org.uk
A subject line is optional. The message should contain the words:
subscribe riders
BPParents - An internet support mailing list for parents of Bipolar
Children. This list welcomes both bipolar and non-bipolar individuals.
To subscribe, send e-mail to: bpparents@geocities.com
.
Another on-line support group for parents, for AOL (America Online)
members only. Contact Cheryl, the list founder, at:
drgnkpr1@aol.com
Gadarene-vessel
Christian bipolar mailing list - A unique support group for
Christians with Mental Illness and their family and friends. We
offer Prayer, Support, Comfort and Acceptance to everyone. This
is a place where you can share your feelings, ask for and receive
prayer. Above all this is a Christian list and most topics will
be looked at from a Christian perspective.
Online:
Bipolar
Disorder Sanctuary Newsletter
Offline:
Stanley
Foundation Bipolar Network
alt.support.depression.manic
soc.support.depression.manic
soc.support.depression.family
Praying
Hearts Sanctuary (They provide a supportive
Christian newsletter for those with mental health disorders. "Uniting
in Prayer for Mental Health." You can send in prayer requests,
receive emotional support and read articles
Praying
Hearts New Bulletin Board).
Off-line
Resources
Depression and Bipolar Support
Alliance (DBSA)
Nat'l. 275 chapters. Founded 1986. Mutual support and information
for persons with depressive and manic-depressive illness, and their families. Public education
on the nature of depressive illnesses. Annual conferences, chapter development guidelines. Quarterly newsletter.
Bookstore, catalog, mail orders.
Contact: DBSA, 730 N. Franklin, #501, Chicago, IL 60610. Call
800-826-3632 or (312)642-0049;
FAX: (312)642-7243.
Online Contact: http://www.dbsalliance.org/
MDSG-NY (Mood Disorders Support Group, Inc.)
MODEL GROUP
3 affiliated groups in NY. Founded 1981. Support and education
for people with manic-depression or
depression and their families and friends. Guest lectures, newsletter,
rap groups, assistance in starting groups.
Contact: MDSG, Inc., P. O. Box 30377, NY NY 10011. Call (212)533-MDSG;
FAX: (212)675-0218. .
Online Contact: http://www.mdsg.org
Model groups are not national or international groups. Contact
this group only if your are interested in starting a similar group
in your area or country. When writing to this group from the U.S.A.,
always include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. A small contribution
toward their copying costs is also helpful.
DRADA (Depression and Related Affective Disorders Assn)
Int'l. 60 affiliated groups. Founded 1986. Aims to alleviate the
suffering arising from depression and
manic-depression by assisting self-help groups, providing education
and information, and supporting
research. Newsletter, literature, phone support. Assistance in
starting new groups. Young People's
Outreach Project.
Contact: DRADA, Meyer 3-181 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21287-7381.
Call (410)955-4647
(Baltimore, MD) or (202)955-5800 (Washington, DC); FAX: (410)614-3241.
Online Contact: mailto:drada@welchlink.welch.jhu.edu
Mental
Health Advocacy Webpage "(Hi, I'm David Harkins and I'm
a Mental Health Advocate. Please email me if you are a Mental
Health Client, Guardian, or interested family member of a Mental
Health Client and have questions about Mental Health Advocacy
or are having a problem dealing with people or institutions and
feel you are being discriminated against)."
MDDA-Boston
support groups meet every Wednesday night from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
at the de Marneffe Cafeteria at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA.
Each Wednesday meeting features a range of topical groups such
as Coping with Depression, Mania and Bipolar Illness, Wellness,
Young Adults, Women's Group, Employment, Friends & Family,
and others. There is no charge for these support groups and all
people willing to adhere to MDDA group guidelines are welcome.
Regional
MDDA Support Groups
1800
Therapist (Locate a Therapist in Your Area - Excellent
Site)
Free
Medication for Low Income People
Toll
Free Resources and Hotlines