Bipolaruk - www.bipolaruk.org
Bipolaruk are a fantastic organisation that offer a very informative website and a great eCommunity. A place to go for resources on bipolar. They also have setup many peer support groups around the UK where bipolar sufferers can get a chance to meet other sufferers.
Mind - www.mind.org.uk
If you need information you can call Mind on 0300 123 3393.
Mind offer local peer support groups. You can check where your nearest group is below:
This is another organisation that can help you meet other people with mental health issues and where you can make friends. There are no waiting lists, just drop in.
Restore - www.restore.org.uk
Restore is an organisation that helps people with mental health issues meet other people. There are seven organisations within Oxfordshire - https://livewell.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Services/ListAllLocations/1912
People take part in arts and crafts, woodwork, gardening, cooking, pottery depending on what is on offer in each organisation. There is even a Restore cafe on Manzil way (Oxford) where participants can work in a cafe, the same as having a normal job. You can meet people going through similar crises as you. You can develop lasting friendships. People who go to Restore can flourish because of the therapeutic environment.
I believe there is a waiting list but it’s worth the wait. You may need to be referred by your doctor or local mental health team.
Restore is only available in Oxfordshire at the moment.
