ME and Fibromyalgia Support Group, Mansfield
Previously called the the Mansfield ME Group. A group for people in Mansfield with ME and fibromyalgia.

Website: www.mansfieldmegroup.org.uk

ME/Chronic Fatigue Self Help (MESH), Nottingham
The group is for adults who have, or have had, ME/chronic fatigue syndrome. Meetings are an opportunity to share experience, gain information and support each other.

Website: meshnottm.limewebs.com

Macular Disease Society, Nottingham
Information and support for people with macular degeneration. Quarterly newsletter. £5.00 annual subscription charge.

UK Website: www.maculardisease.org

Macular Disease Society, Mansfield Branch
A self help group offering support for people suffering from a deterioration and/or loss of vision as a result of macular disease or other problems, in Mansfield and central Nottinghamshire.

UK Website: www.maculardisease.org

W@M Group, Retford (Macular Disease Society)
A social support group for people of working age who have macular disease or related conditions. W@M (pronounced Wham!) is short for Working At Macular, for younger, working-age people with Macular disease.

UK Website: www.maculardisease.org

Bipolar MDF Group, Nottingham
The group aims to provide a safe and friendly environment where people with bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression), friends and family, can meet to give each other support, confidence and share experiences.

UK Website: www.mdf.org.uk

Equilibrial Bipolar Support Group, Worksop
Support and advice for people who suffer from bipolar disorder in Worksop and across Bassetlaw.

Group Website: www.equilibrial.org.uk

Mind Medication Group, Nottingham
A self help group for people in Nottinghamshire on psychiatric drugs who may feel caught up in the 'psychiatric medication bubble'. Aims to help people discover new ways of coping and feeling less dependent on medication, in order to live more fulfilling lives.

Mental Health Support Group, Rushcliffe
Meetings offering information and peer support. Open to anyone affected by mental health difficulties. Offers a range of social activities, including theatre and cinema and boat trips.

Mind Medication Group, Nottingham
A self help group for people in Nottinghamshire on psychiatric drugs who may feel caught up in the 'psychiatric medication bubble'. Aims to help people discover new ways of coping and feeling less dependent on medication, in order to live more fulfilling lives.

Breakout, Nottingham
A friendly, informal social group for gay and bisexual men of all ages and all walks of life, in Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas. Support for those 'coming out' and a different activity every week. New members are always welcome. Membership is free.

Website: www.breakoutnottm.org.uk

Families Need Fathers, Nottingham
Support for people (mainly men but also women and grandparents) who are prevented from maintaining adequate contact with their children after partnership breakdown.

Group Website: www.nottingham.fnf.org.uk

UK Website: www.fnf.org.uk

Blue Mountain Women's Resource Enterprise, Hyson Green
Previously called Blue Mountain (Menopause) Group, Hyson Green. A community interest group providing support and organising awareness-raising events on women's health issues (including gynaecological health and the menopause).

Website: www.bluemountainwomen.btck.co.uk

Alzheimers' Society in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Provides practical help, support and information on Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias and on the services, benefits, befriending and other resources available for people with dementia and their carers.  Has branches in Nottingham, Mansfield, Bassetlaw, Newark and Worksop, with groups and activities throughout Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

UK Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

Bipolar MDF Group, Nottingham
The group aims to provide a safe and friendly environment where people with bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression), friends and family, can meet to give each other support, confidence and share experiences.

UK Website: www.mdf.org.uk

Black Carers' Group, Sherwood
Professionally run group for carers of African and Caribbean people with enduring mental health problems. An environment to share concerns and receive information and support.

Carers' Council - Allies in Adult Mental Health, Nottingham
A group of people supporting carers of adults with enduring mental health problems. Aims to be the key contact with services decision makers, a focus on carers and their issues and to be a resource for carers throughout Nottinghamshire.

Coping with Anxiety, Sherwood
A friendly group, where people with a range of anxieties can share their experiences and learn methods to help them cope and overcome anxiety. Welcomes people from Nottingham and surrounding areas.

Depression Self Help Group, Nottingham
For all those with (or liable to) depression and/or anxiety in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Offering opportunities for sharing feelings, experiences and ideas, working towards recovery.

UK Website: www.depressionuk.org

Destiny, Nottingham
Professionally-run support group for African-Caribbean women aged 16-65 experiencing mental health problems.

Emotions Anonymous, East Midlands
Helps people live at peace with unsolved problems through mutual support, in a group using the 12-Step programme.

Equilibrial Bipolar Support Group, Worksop
Support and advice for people who suffer from bipolar disorder in Worksop and across Bassetlaw.

Group Website: www.equilibrial.org.uk

Greyfriars Ladies Group, St Ann's
A self help group providing space for women who have, or have had mental health problems. Female carers welcome. Support and help to build confidence, outings arranged.

Headstart, Beeston
For people over 18 in Broxtowe who may be feeling stressed, lonely, depressed, bereaved and/or in need of companionship. A place to make new friends and have a chat. Occasional outings.

Hyson Green Women's Well-being Group
A self help group for women in Nottingham who have, or have had, long-term mental health problems. Some occasional outings and social events are also arranged.

Mind in Nottinghamshire
Supports people with mental health difficulties in their own homes and communities. Offers counselling, day care centres for people with dementia, befriending, clubs and support groups.

Website: www.centralnottsmind.org

UK Website: www.mind.org.uk

Mind Medication Group, Nottingham
A self help group for people in Nottinghamshire on psychiatric drugs who may feel caught up in the 'psychiatric medication bubble'. Aims to help people discover new ways of coping and feeling less dependent on medication, in order to live more fulfilling lives.

Mental Health Support Group, Rushcliffe
Meetings offering information and peer support. Open to anyone affected by mental health difficulties. Offers a range of social activities, including theatre and cinema and boat trips.

Positive Patients Support Group, Mansfield
The Positive Patients Support Group (PPSG) offers support to help to provide members with the skills necessary to self manage their long-term mental or physical health conditions.

Group Website: www.positivenewsonline.org

A Problem Shared
A self help group for women with mental health issues. There is no age limit and the group is for women only. The group covers Bilborough, Strelley, Bulwell and surrounding areas.

Rethink (nsf) Nottingham Group
Previously called the Schizophrenia Fellowship, Nottingham. Self help and support group for service users, families and carers in Nottingham and district. Also functions as a campaigning group to improve services for people with mental health problems.

UK Website: www.rethink.org

SODA, Mental Health Support Group, Mansfield Woodhouse
SODA is a self help group for anyone affected by self harm, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, anxiety - or any other mental health conditions. Carers are welcome.

Two Sides Self Help Group, Long Eaton
For people with depression, bipolar disorder and other enduring mental health problems. The group offers members a chance to discuss a wide range of issues and share experiences.

Women's Group, Carlton and Gedling
A group for women of any age, who have experienced difficult mental illness, ranging from depression to schizophrenia, who are on the mend.

Nottingham Miscarriage Support Group
A self help group that aims to provide a safe environment in which men and women experiencing the grief of losing a pregnancy, can come together to share their experiences and provide each other with mutual support.

UK Website: www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) Group, Nottingham
A group of parents who have all experienced the death of a baby either during pregnancy or soon after birth.

UK Website: www.uk-sands.org

Birth Mothers Drop-In, Nottingham
A professionally facilitated support group for women in Nottingham whose children have been placed for adoption by the local authority, following a period in foster care.

Birth Mothers, Nottingham
A self help support group providing emotional and moral support for birth (natural) mothers separated from their children by adoption in the early 1950s, 60s or early 70s (or before).

UK Website: www.n-p-n.co.uk

La Leche League of Nottingham
Information and support for women, in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, who want to breastfeed their babies; telephone counselling for women with breastfeeding problems.

UK Website: www.laleche.org.uk

Nottingham Miscarriage Support Group
A self help group that aims to provide a safe environment in which men and women experiencing the grief of losing a pregnancy, can come together to share their experiences and provide each other with mutual support.

UK Website: www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk

SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) Group, Nottingham
A group of parents who have all experienced the death of a baby either during pregnancy or soon after birth.

UK Website: www.uk-sands.org

Motor Neurone Disease Association, Nottingham, Mansfield and Newark
Help and support for those living with motor neurone disease (MND) and their families and carers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Website: www.mndanotts.org

UK Website: www.mndassociation.org

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Multiple Sclerosis Society Support Group, Nottingham
Support to people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), their family, friends and carers. Benefits advice clinic, exercise class, yoga and swimming. Information and literature about MS. Some day trips.

Group Website: www.mssociety.org.uk/nottingham

UK Website: www.mssociety.org.uk

Multiple Sclerosis Society Support Group, Mansfield
Professional support, advice, information and grants on all issues for anyone effected by multiple sclerosis (MS), in Mansfield and district.

Group Website: www.mssociety.org.uk/mansfield

UK Website: www.mssociety.org.uk

Multiple Sclerosis Society Support Group, Retford and District
Support to anyone affected by multiple sclerosis in the DN22 and NG22 postal districts. Activities include swimming and Pilates sessions, which other groups, for neurological conditions, are invited to take part.

Group Website: www.mssociety.org.uk/retford

UK Website: www.mssociety.org.uk

Multiple Sclerosis Society Support Group, Worksop and District
Support to newly diagnosed MS patients and their families with assistance in their daily lives. Outings are arranged three times per year and speakers once a month.

Group Website: www.mssociety.org.uk/worksop

UK Website: www.mssociety.org.uk