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19-04-2024 11:10 AM
19-04-2024 11:10 AM
Hi, I'm new to this forum and am looking for any social or support groups, preferably in person but am in regional NSW so most likely will need to be virtual. I've found the WayAhead online support groups that are specifically for anxiety. Is anyone aware of any other groups related to depression, CPTSD, CEN or just mental health in general?
Tried googling but most groups are in person and based in the city. TIA
19-04-2024 03:18 PM
19-04-2024 03:18 PM
Hi @HealingHer,
Welcome to the forum and thank you for sharing.
That's wonderful that you're looking for some support, support groups are a great idea and one good thing about the pandemic is that there are now more online supports available to us.
I've heard that WayAhead support groups are really good and some others that I know of are:
GROW - https://grow.org.au/egrow/
Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) - https://supportgroup.mhfa.org.au/groups
Regarding CPTSD and CEN, have you heard of the Blue Knot Foundation? They have a helpline called the Blue Knot Helpline and Redress Support Service and their contact details are:
Phone: 1300 657 380 (Available Mon - Sun 9am - 5pm AEST/AEDT)
Email: helpline@blueknot.org.au
They also have workshops for survivors: https://blueknot.org.au/survivors/survivor-workshops/, hopefully they will be able to steer you in the right direction of any CPTSD specific support groups.
There is also a Facebook group named 'Complex PTSD Support Group Australia'.
I hope you can find the support that you're looking for.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
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22-04-2024 07:56 AM
22-04-2024 07:56 AM
26-04-2024 03:09 PM
26-04-2024 03:09 PM
Not a problem at all @HealingHer, I'm happy I could be of some help as I also live regionally and understand the struggle. I hope that you find the support that you're looking for 🙂
Take care,
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