Bipolar support lines, resources and chatlines - please help!
Hi there! My name is Grace and i am part of the Wiki team. I am currently trying to build up a database of hotlines, chatlines and resources for both listeners and members. I am looking for resources from every country of the world for many different topics. See here
In order for the database of resources to be current we are looking for up to date resources that the 7 cups community use.
One of the topics on the Wiki is bipolar, I am wondering if anyone has any useful websites, hotlines or resources that they could share for me to add for this category or any other category?
Please feel free to message me or leave a comment here!
Thank you, Grace 
@Gracey
This resource and helpline page could be a start?
@Jenna Thank you Jenna, i think we already have this one :)
@Gracey
Hi!
For Australia you have -
Lifeline 13 11 14 which is a 24/7 helpline or www.lifeline.org.au.
There is also BeyondBlue 1300 22 4636 24/7 helpline or www.beyondblue.org.au They also have an online support group for all Australians talking about anything mental health related
@Gracey
Sure!
Also, what's the benefit of adding Power of Mind? There are so many places where you can see psychologists in person or through Skype all around Australia that have no fees - why advertise one single business?
@romanticthi3f
I suppose it gives people an option. If you feel it shouldn't be there we can gladly remove it :) feedback is greatly appreciated and things can be edited!
Grace
@Gracey
Personally, yes I do feel like it shouldn't be there.
For a few reasons -
- There are so many businesses and services offering help for Bipolar Disorder so it feels a little bias.
- This website links to a counsellor and not a psychologist. You can legally call yourself a counsellor in Australia without doing any training but you can't legally call yourself a psychologist. Theres no info whatsoever about any training they've done or any accreditations they are associated with (like the ACA, PACFA or AASW for instance).
- We have what's called a Mental Health care plan which we can get from the GP (Doctor). This can enable either subsidised visits (so things are cheaper) or free visits, depending on who you see. So Australians literally have the option of seeing a free trained psychologist for free in-person or online.
@romanticthi3f
Thank you for your feedback, i will gladly remove it from the page
Grace