Bipolar Condition Self Help Group - Carlisle
A self help group based in Carlisle, meets on the third Monday of the month at People First Cumbria, Best Life Building, 123 - 127 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1RP and, on average, welcomes 22 people at each meeting. The warm and friendly group supports those directly and indirectly affected by bipolar through emotional and practical peer support.
Recently the group discussed in depth staying well plans, highlighting warning signs and triggers of an impending mood swing. The group, which was launched in October 2012, welcomes a range of speakers including mental health professionals giving attendees the information to better understand their condition and the services provided by local primary care trusts in their locality.
Volunteer facilitators of the group, receive support from the staff of Bipolar UK, including annual training and publicity materials. The training last year helped the volunteer facilitators to deal with challenging situations that may sometimes occur at the group meetings.
For more information e-mail carlisle@bipolarukgroups.org.uk
or phone 0845 434 9880