Bipolar Peer Support Service

Availability : Edinburgh Wide

Who is this for?

  • People aged 18-65 living in Edinburgh with a bipolar diagnosis.

Description

This is a free service to help you on the road to recovery. A peer support practitioner working for Penumbra will meet with you regularly on a one-to-one basis either in-person, or occasionally online or on the phone.

Your peer practitioner also has lived experience of bipolar, helping them to better understand your situation. They can help you with self-management and connecting with your communities.

They will meet you weekly for 12 sessions, helping you to build your knowledge, confidence and resilience for a better quality of life.

Peer support complements mental health services provided by the NHS and other agencies and is not a crisis service.

The group’s website provides information about bipolar and links to helpful information sources.

How do I access this?

  • Self referral

Is there a cost?

Free

Is there a waiting list?

Yes

Location information

  • One-to-one face-to-face meetings normally take place near to where you live such as a local café.

Opening times

You can see all up-to-date dates and times on the website.

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Contact Details

Lothian Bipolar Group

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Types of support on offer:

Information and advice
Online
Support from someone with similar experience
Support in person
Support on the phone
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

Long term conditions/disabilities

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