Midland help services
Balance: New Zealand Bipolar & Depression Network
The mission of Balance NZ is to provide support, education, advocacy and training to people (tangata whaiora) affected by bipolar disorder or depression in New Zealand.
Depressive Disorders Support Group (Waikato)
Promoting Mental Wellness
This group exists to educate, promote, support and organise mental well-being initiatives to benefit the lives of people in the community. It uses self-help principles and operates from a recovery and strengths-based focus. Depression related activities have included: a depression awareness, recovery and winter Seasonal Affective Disorder course. At weekly rallies there have been presentations of life histories and depression related issues. Located Hamilton East, to find out more email David Baker, or check out their website.
Big Blackdog Message Board and Chat Room
Is a NZ-run mental illness consumer peer support group available to all, online 24/7. The Big Black Dog Message Board was started in August 2008 and currently has around 160 members (membership & registration is free but essential to Post or visit the Chat Room). The message board is moderated and has become a safe haven for many who previously felt they had no voice.
