Bipolar UK

Bipolar UK is the only national charity dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by bipolar. Peer support is at the core of our work. This means people affected by bipolar helping others.

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Information and support available for people affected by bipolar. See website for full details.

Support includes:

• Join our Ecommunity
• Find a support group
• Speak to our peer support line
• Self-management courses
• Workplace
• Track your mood
• Crisis help
• Understanding Bipolar
• Understanding Bipolar symptoms
• Digital Courses
• FAQ
Our support groups are free and are open to anyone affected by bipolar, including family, friends and carers. If you don’t have a confirmed diagnosis and want to find out about bipolar, and related conditions such as cyclothymia, you are also welcome. Peer support groups available in Bath, Bristol and Weston Super Mare. For full list of peer support groups available click here. 
Bipolar UK does not offer crisis support.

Where to get urgent help

  • Contact emergency services on 999 and ask for police and ambulance. Ask someone else to call for you if you are unable to do so.
  • Contact your local Crisis Team or Single Point of Access
  • Go to the nearest Accident and Emergency Department or ask someone to take you
  • Call NHS 111 and ask to speak to a mental health professional
  • Contact the Samaritans free on 116 123 or via email at jo@samaritans.org
  • If you are under the care of your local mental health team you can contact them
  • You can request an urgent GP appointment
  • Cost: Free
  • Ages: All Ages

Contact details

Get in touch for help

Telephone:

0333 323 3880