Sunday

Blue Mountains Bipolar Support Group
During COVID-19 restrictions, all meetings are held via zoom. New members will be accepted once restrictions are lifted and meetings are held in person again.
1 pm to 3 pm
Every 3rd Sunday of the month
Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre
9 New Street, Lawson
People with Biploar and/or carers are welcome. You are welcome to attend fortnightly, monthly, or just pop in when you feel you need a little support.
Contact: Text Kirsty on 0433 204 041
http://www.bipolaraustralia.org.au/services-directory/7422/blue-mountains-bipolar-support-group/
Monday

READ for Wellbeing
As at 24 August this group continues to meet face-to-face
3 pm to 4 pm
Eevery Monday
Springwood Drop In Centre
3/163 Macquarie Road, Springwood.
A short story is read and discussed in a relaxed and informal setting in the Drop in Centre lounge.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a small plate to share with the group, tea, coffee and biscuits are provided free of charge. Newcomers are welcome at any time, please call the centre if you can to advise of your intention to come, otherwise it is fine to drop in
Contact: (02) 8843 2545; springwood@ccss.org.au
Tuesday

Steps to Healing
This group is currently meeting face-to-face.
10 am to 12 pm
Every Tuesday (during school terms)
Koolyangarra Aboriginal Family Centre
1 Kington Place, Cranebrook
Steps to Healing is a friendly space where Aboriginal people can come together to share stories and make connections through healing and culture.
This group is for anyone who has been through hard times, when daily life is a struggle.
Together we will make room for Connection, Hope, Identity, and Empowerment.
Transport, morning tea and light lunch provided. Bookings for transport essential.
Please contact Bronwyn on 02 4706 0280 or 0439 455 139 for more information or to book transport.

Be SMART
This group is currently meeting face-to-face.
12.30 to 2pm
Every Tuesday (during school terms)
Koolyangarra Aboriginal Family Centre
1 Kington Place, Cranebrook.
Transport and afternoon tea provided.
SMART (Self Management and Recovery Training) Recovery is a free group program assisting people with any problematic behaviours, including addiction to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, food, shopping, Internet and others. Guided by trained workers, you will learn a range of tools to manage what you are struggling with and to motivate you.
This group is for Aboriginal community members only and is run by Aboriginal facilitators
For more info contact: Bronwyn on 4706 0280 / 0439 455 139;
bronwyn@nepeancommunity.org.au

Pathways
This group meets face to face in a COVID-SAFE way.
6pm to 8pm
Every 2nd Tuesday of every month
Salvation Army Freedom Centre
Corner of 2/54 Henry Street and Evans Street, Penrith.
The car park and Freedom Centre are on the corner of Henry and Evans Streets.
The entry is via the back of the building through the garage door on the far right of the building. Not through the front entrance.
A support group for families and carers of people who have problems with drug or alcohol use.
This group provides a free confidential and safe place for anyone who may be supporting someone with a drug or alcohol issue. Family Drug Support has been providing specialist support and care for over 18years to families coping with isolation helplessness shame and stigma.
For more information contact: Julie on 0400 113 422 or at julie@fds.ngo.org.au