Bipolar Disorder Today Resources

Pendulum (Mailing List)

The "Pendulum" mailing list is a support group for people who have a cyclical affective
disorder (either bipolar or unipolar depression).

To subscribe to pendulum, send a message to:

[email protected]

containing the line

SUBSCRIBE PENDULUM (e-mail address)

(To subscribe to the Digest form, substitute SUBSCRIBE PENDULUM-DIGEST above.)

WalkersWeb Hosts several email groups for mood disorders: (see below)

christian-mood
recovery
self-injury
walkers
walkers-chat

Winds of Change

Family Email Groups

The Guides Community "(Guides is an online community for people who are living with, friends with, in love with, parent/child/brother/sister/third cousin of someone afflicted with a depressive illness, including bipolar disorder)."

BPrayers "(BPrayer is an unmoderated mailing list for those of us who have a loved one who suffers from Bipolar Affective Disorder. As the significant others (SO) of Bipolars, we are faced with very painful, very trying situations that only others in similar circumstances can understand. Our purpose is to provide, via a list serve, a nurturing support system through sharing information and experience, through prayer and edification, through a fellowship based on the love of Christ)."

Riders - Another internet support mailing list similar to BPSO, Riders separated from BPSO at the end of 1996. To join this list, address a message to: [email protected] A subject line is optional. The message should contain the words: subscribe riders

BPParents - An internet support mailing list for parents of Bipolar Children. This list welcomes both bipolar and non-bipolar individuals. To subscribe, send e-mail to: [email protected] .

Another on-line support group for parents, for AOL (America Online) members only. Contact Cheryl, the list founder, at: [email protected]

Gadarene-vessel Christian bipolar mailing list - A unique support group for Christians with Mental Illness and their family and friends. We offer Prayer, Support, Comfort and Acceptance to everyone. This is a place where you can share your feelings, ask for and receive prayer. Above all this is a Christian list and most topics will be looked at from a Christian perspective.

Newsletters

Online:

Bipolar Disorder Today Newsletter

Offline:

Stanley Foundation Bipolar Network

Newsgroups

alt.support.depression.manic

soc.support.depression.manic

soc.support.depression.family

Off-line Resources

Organizations

National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association
Nat'l. 275 chapters. Founded 1986. Mutual support and information for persons with depressive and manic-depressive illness, and their families. Public education on the nature of depressive illnesses. Annual conferences, chapter development guidelines. Quarterly newsletter. Bookstore, catalog, mail orders.
Contact: NDMDA, 730 N. Franklin, #501, Chicago, IL 60610. Call 800-826-3632 or (312)642-0049;
FAX: (312)642-7243.
Online Contact: http://www.ndmda.org/

MDSG-NY (Mood Disorders Support Group, Inc.)
MODEL GROUP
3 affiliated groups in NY. Founded 1981. Support and education for people with manic-depression or depression and their families and friends. Guest lectures, newsletter, rap groups, assistance in starting groups.
Contact: MDSG, Inc., P. O. Box 30377, NY NY 10011. Call (212)533-MDSG; FAX: (212)675-0218. .
Online Contact: http://www.mdsg.org
Model groups are not national or international groups. Contact this group only if your are interested in starting a similar group in your area or country. When writing to this group from the U.S.A., always include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. A small contribution toward their copying costs is also helpful.

DRADA (Depression and Related Affective Disorders Assn)
Int'l. 60 affiliated groups. Founded 1986. Aims to alleviate the suffering arising from depression and manic-depression by assisting self-help groups, providing education and information, and supporting research. Newsletter, literature, phone support. Assistance in starting new groups. Young People's Outreach Project.
Contact: DRADA, Meyer 3-181 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21287-7381. Call (410)955-4647
(Baltimore, MD) or (202)955-5800 (Washington, DC); FAX: (410)614-3241.
Online Contact: mailto:[email protected]

1800 Therapist (Locate a Therapist in Your Area - Excellent Site)

Free Medication for Low Income People

Toll Free Resources and Hotlines