Resources - Australia Wide
Sarah's BPD and Recovery Tips
Sarah learnt about the value of self-validation, self-worth and keeping herself going. She wants people to know the first step to getting help is recognising the problem, then gathering the strength and reaching out to ask for help. Sarah believes the road to recovery is not always smooth, but definitely worthwhile.
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Tolerance for Uncertainty: A COVID-19 Workbook
This DBT-based workbook shared by
Sashbear (Canada) can be used by people with lived experience and family members. It guides you through DBT skills to accept distress, and manage the uncertainty. It can be completed individually or in collaboration with your mental health professional. Worksheets include Identifying Your Emotions, Healthy Coping Ideas, Daily Planner, Wellness Action Plan and lots more.
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Schema Therapy - Introducing Modes
Two Australian schema therapists explain 'modes' as ways of being (child, coping, critic and healthy mode) and how noticing when/how we are activated in a mode can give us insights and support healing as we integrate the different sides of self. (7:14m)
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SANE Special Events
August topic
Grief and Loss
Tuesday 3 August 7:00-8:30pm AEST
Read transcript of previous Topic Tuesday
July 6th
Physical Activity and Mental Health
SANE Group Chat
Online - Aug 12 - 7:00-8:00pm Lessons in Lockdown
Online - Aug 26 - 7:00-8:00pm Creating and Keeping Routines
Online SANE Lived Experience Forum
Safe, anonymous discussion for people living with mental illness, moderated 24/7 by mental health professionals. Forums are text based - no software needed! The first post of the thread will give you an idea of the topic. Hit the 'refresh' button regularly to read the new posts.) Check out their
Guides
Please contact organisations directly to confirm their COVID-19 responses to meeting schedules.
ACT
DBT Skills Group Program 2021
Face-to-face psychoeducational skills groups cover mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance & interpersonal effectiveness. 10 week modules offer the opportunity to practice and review skills, not a complete therapeutic treatment). Contact Natalie 0415 111 894 or
email or
Facebook
Online OR Belconnen, Canberra
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AGA Intersex Support Group
A Gender + Agenda is a safe space for intersex folks to meet and chat, trainings, support groups and events.
The Friday Centre - Peer navigation service for info & referrals.
Turner - Aug 6 -
Register
NT
NT Lived Experience Network
The
NT Lived Experience Network have compiled a Service Navigation Resource to help Territorians navigate the NT mental health and related service system. Compiled by people with lived experience.
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NT Mental Health Coalition
My Recovery is a peer led education and support program for people living with mental health challenges or alcohol and other drug issues. Led by peers – people with their own lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery.
Mental Illness Fellowship - NT
Mi PlaceDrop in Centre, Cool Program, training and education. (Not BPD specific) Details
Darwin (08) 8948 1051 or admin@mifant.org.au
Alice Springs (08) 8953 1467 or alice@mifant.org.au
Tennant Creek (08) 8962 1931 tennant@mifant.org.au
TEMHCO - Top End Mental Health
Events in Palmerston and rural areas. Details
MHACA Mental Health Association of Central Australia
'Pathways to Recovery' providing support with living skills. Drop in Centre open during the week. 'Partners in Recovery' offers care coordination for people with complex needs. Details. Not BPD specific.
Alice Springs (08) 8950 4600 info@mhaca.org.au
SA
Urgent Mental Health Care Centre NEW!
Walk-in service to support you through a crisis as an alternative to going to ED. Using a combination of peer-led recovery and clinical support, they provide evidence-based, caring, safe and inclusive urgent mental health support. Arrive between 12pm and 10:30pm 24/7.
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Lived Experience Telephone Support Service - 1800 013 755
LETSS provides information about mental health topics, navigation of the SA mental health system, and real time support when you need it. Phone service and online chat available 365 days a year 5pm to 11:30pm
Coming up for AIR
Free 4-week parenting program for parents (18 and over) living with BPD who are currently parenting a child (0-3yrs). Variety of start dates. Contact BPD Co on (08) 7425 6500 or
email
Christies Beach - 2 Sep, 14 Oct, 18 Nov.
Flyer
Elizabeth Grove – 30 Aug, 11 Oct, 15 Nov.
Flyer
MI-DBT (Perinatal program)
Adapted from DBT, this group therapy program is for women living with BPD during the child's first years. It supports parenting skills early in the infant’s development.
Details
Glenside - Helen Mayo House
VIC
Discovery College
A place where people come together, learn, share experiences and reach new understanding of mental health. Courses are co-produced and co-facilitated. (Not BPD specific)
Details
Safe Haven Cafe
St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne
Details
WA
WA Recovery College New!
WARCA offers pathways to explore personal growth and new perspectives, broaden experience and form connections. Courses offer opportunities to gain understanding of self and meaning through positive experiences. (Not BPD specific)
Details
Safe Haven Cafe New!
Lived experienced peer-based support for people who might otherwise attend busy and stressful EDs, but do not need intensive clinical and medical support.
Royal Perth Hospital - Fri-Sun - 3:00pm-7:45pm
Details
Kununurra District Hospital - Wed-Sat 4:30pm-10:00pm
Details
CoMHWA
Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA) provides education, peer support and systemic advocacy for people with lived experience of mental health issues. (not BPD specific)
Semester 2 Training Calendar
Intentional Disclosure of Lived Experience
Cloverdale - Aug 4
Register or (08) 9258 8911
Telling Your Story Safely
Cloverdale - Aug 27
Register or (08) 9258 8911
WA Peer Supporters’ Network
Free education and group supervision to build skills, sustain and thrive in your peer support role. (Not BPD specific) Ph (08) 9258 8911 or
email or view
Calendar
Cloverdale - Sep 2
New Zealand
Friday Peer Recovery and Support Group
For men and women with mental health issues and their whānau. Ph +64 (09) 279 8233 or
Email and
Details
NZ - Papatoetoe -12:00-1:30pm