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hopefull Netty · 09-25-2004, 12:13 AM

undefinedundefinedundefined :o Hello Chy I am in search of a support group for myself, in the Newcastle area. I am not an Alcoholic, My partner is not an Alcoholic, I don't believe he is. Ihe has a chemical imbalance in the brain which sets him off when he drinks.but does have a problem with his anger/temper when he drinks. I would like a support group for my son and myself so we can understand the problem.

A support group for my partner so, he can talk to people his own age who have been through what he is going through right now. we don't know where to go or what help is available out there. please can you help.

Hopefull Netty

junem · 09-25-2004, 03:30 AM

Drinking does not mix well with mental health issues. The alcohol tends to make matters worse and impedes recovery. Depending on his disorder, there are support groups specific to certain disorders. There are also support groups for families of the mentally ill. Information can be gotten from any mental health facility. I don't know where you live but here in toronto there is alot of support groups for psychiatric survivors and their loved ones.

Chy · 09-25-2004, 10:20 AM

Hi Netty,
We'll see what we can find for you! In the meantime scroll around the Mental Health forum.

MootPoint · 09-25-2004, 10:59 AM

Hey Netty....

Is the Newcastle area in Delaware?

Alcohol and mental health issues do not get along. Do you think he would be willing to stop drinking?

I'd suggest Al Anon for you and your son (there is also an Ala Teen too). There is also CODA (codependents anonymous) and DRADA (depression and related affective disorder association). Here's DBSA (depression and bipolar support alliance)... http://www.dbsalliance.org.
Call 410-583-2919 (Baltimore number, but they should be able to help)

What kind of mental disorder does he have? I'm asking cuz I'm going to poke around on the Internet and see what I can come up with in your area.

Edited to add....
Wilmington
DBSA Depression Support Group
Contact 1: Paul Galonsky
Phone: (302) 654-6833
Contact 2: Kent and Sussex County call:
Additional Phone: (800) 287-6423
Fax: (302) 654-6838
Email: information@mhainde.org
Website: www.mhainde.org

Wilmington
DBSA New Directions Delaware
Contact 1: Bob Marceluk
Phone: (302) 475-6604
Contact 2: Delores
Additional Phone: (302) 286-1161
Fax: (302) 475-1574
Email: support@newdirectionsdelaware.org
Website: www.newdirectionsdelaware.org

09-25-2004, 12:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
hopefull Netty Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Newcastle NSW Posts: 1	Needy undefinedundefinedundefined :o Hello Chy I am in search of a support group for myself, in the Newcastle area. I am not an Alcoholic, My partner is not an Alcoholic, I don't believe he is. Ihe has a chemical imbalance in the brain which sets him off when he drinks.but does have a problem with his anger/temper when he drinks. I would like a support group for my son and myself so we can understand the problem. A support group for my partner so, he can talk to people his own age who have been through what he is going through right now. we don't know where to go or what help is available out there. please can you help. Hopefull Netty

09-25-2004, 10:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
MootPoint we're all mad here! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: a padded room with bars Posts: 1,686	Hey Netty.... Is the Newcastle area in Delaware? Alcohol and mental health issues do not get along. Do you think he would be willing to stop drinking? I'd suggest Al Anon for you and your son (there is also an Ala Teen too). There is also CODA (codependents anonymous) and DRADA (depression and related affective disorder association). Here's DBSA (depression and bipolar support alliance)... http://www.dbsalliance.org. Call 410-583-2919 (Baltimore number, but they should be able to help) What kind of mental disorder does he have? I'm asking cuz I'm going to poke around on the Internet and see what I can come up with in your area. Edited to add.... Wilmington DBSA Depression Support Group Contact 1: Paul Galonsky Phone: (302) 654-6833 Contact 2: Kent and Sussex County call: Additional Phone: (800) 287-6423 Fax: (302) 654-6838 Email: information@mhainde.org Website: www.mhainde.org Wilmington DBSA New Directions Delaware Contact 1: Bob Marceluk Phone: (302) 475-6604 Contact 2: Delores Additional Phone: (302) 286-1161 Fax: (302) 475-1574 Email: support@newdirectionsdelaware.org Website: www.newdirectionsdelaware.org __________________ The duke had a mind that ticked like a clock and, like a clock, it regularly went cuckoo. ---------Terry Pratchett

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09-25-2004, 03:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
junem Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: toronto, ontario, canada Posts: 225	Drinking does not mix well with mental health issues. The alcohol tends to make matters worse and impedes recovery. Depending on his disorder, there are support groups specific to certain disorders. There are also support groups for families of the mentally ill. Information can be gotten from any mental health facility. I don't know where you live but here in toronto there is alot of support groups for psychiatric survivors and their loved ones.

09-25-2004, 10:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chy Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 5,877	Hi Netty, We'll see what we can find for you! In the meantime scroll around the Mental Health forum.

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