Resources
Borderline Personality Disorder
Helpful links, tools and resources for those caring for someone with BPD
(tap the headings below)
| Australian BPD Foundation | The Australian BPD Foundation is a group of consumers, carers and clinicians seeking to improve the lives of people living with Borderline Personality Disorder. (Contact – Website – Become a Member – Newsletter – Flyer – YouTube ) |
| BPD Australia | Formerly known as NEA.BPD, the
National Education Alliance
for Borderline Personality Disorder.
BPD Australia co-ordinates
Family Connections®
, a free, 12-week course for carers that provides education, skills training, and support. (Website – USA Webinars from NEA.BPD in USA – YouTube – Register for Course – Flyer) |
| BPD Co (South Australia) | The
BPD Collaborative
is part of the South Australian Health department. It is a state-wide service that provides enhanced, evidence-based BPD service development in South Australia:
7425 6500. (Contact – Website – Resources – Calendar of Events for Families – Calendar of Events for People Living with BPD – Newsletter) |
| Carer Gateway |
Carer Gateway
is a national service funded by the Australian Government, offering a website and phone service for carers to access practical information and support:
1800 422 737
, Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Website) |
| Carers SA |
Carers SA
is the peak body for all Carers in South Australia (not exclusively for Mental Health Carers) It provides a State-wide Carer Advisory & Counselling Service,
1800 422 737. (Contact – Website – Newsletter – YouTube) |
| Emotions Matter |
Emotions Matter
offers support programs, education and resources for individuals impacted by BPD, families and professionals. Their mission is to support, educate and advocate for borderline personality disorder (BPD). (Website – Newsletter – Support Groups – BPD Loss Support Group for Bereaved Carers) |
| HelpGuide |
HelpGuide
is a guide to mental health and wellness. HelpGuide’s mission is to provide evidence-based mental health education and to empower you with information you can use to help yourself and your loved ones. (BPD Guide – Website) |
| NEA.BPD Australia | See above, NEA.BPD has changed its name to BPD Australia . |
| Project Air (NSW) |
Project Air
is a Personality Disorders Strategy that aims to enhance treatment options for people with Personality Disorder and their families and carers in NSW. (Contact – Website – Fact Sheets and other Resources – YouTube) |
| SA Health | Many mental health services and agencies are responsible to the South Australian
Minister for Health and Wellbeing
, including
BPD Co
above and
UMHCC
on the Emergencies tab. In an
emergency
, contact Mental Health Triage on
13 14 65. (Mental Health Services – Urgent/Crisis Clinics – Local Health Networks (LHNs) – Map of LHNs in SA – Give Feedback – Partnering With Carers Policy – SA Mental Health Services Plan) |
| Sanctuary BPD Carer Support Group | That’s us!
Sanctuary
is a haven for BPD Carers, where experiences and information can be shared. (Contact – Website – Flyer – Facebook) |
| SANE Australia |
SANE
is a mental health charity supporting Australians with complex mental illness by providing mental health awareness, online peer support and information, stigma reduction, specialist helpline support, research and advocacy.Check out the
Sane Forums. (Contact – BPD Guide – Website – YouTube) |
| Sashbear Foundation (Canada) |
Sashbear works across Canada to educate families, communities, service providers and researchers of the important role and burden borne by families of those with emotion dysregulation, free of charge. (Videos – YouTube) |
| Skylight Mental Health |
Skylight
(formerly MIFSA) is Sanctuary’s parent body and an NGO (non-government organisation) providing services & support to BPD Consumers & Carers, including respite. (Contact – Website – YouTube) |
| Spectrum (Victoria) |
Spectrum
is the personality disorder service for Victoria (Contact – Website) |
| Your Health In Mind | Useful information to help you make the most of psychiatric treatment. Published by
RANZCP
(the professional body for psychiatrists) for the general public. (Website – Find a Psychiatrist) |
| Emergency 000 | Ambulance, police or fire services in an emergency. Only call triple zero (000) if the situation is serious and urgent. |
| UMHCC 8448 9100 | The Urgent Mental Health Care Centre (UMHCC) is an alternative to going to hospital emergency in a mental health crisis, and offers non-judgmental, caring and helpful mental health support in a calm, comfortable environment. 215 Grenfell Street Adelaide. |
| SA Mental Health Triage. 13 14 65 |
South Australian Health Department. Assistance in a mental health emergency in South Australia, available 24 hours, seven days a week. |
| SANE Australia 1800 187 263 | Talk to a mental health professional trained in BPD, weekdays between 10am and 10pm AEST. |
| Lifeline 13 11 14 | Free, 24-hour Telephone Crisis Support service in Australia. |
| LETSS 1800 013 755 | Lived Experience Telephone Support Service (LETSS). A caring voice over the phone for support with mental health conditions between 5pm-11:30pm, 365 days a year. |
| Suicidal Ideation | |
| Carer Gateway 1800 422 737 | Carers can get a wide range of help from Carer Gateway from counselling and peer support groups to respite care, home help and equipment. You don’t have to know what to ask for – you can just talk through any problems you are having, and Carer Gateway staff will try to match you with services that can help. |
| Carers SA 1800 422 737 | Carers SA provides unpaid carers with a range of support services including carer support planning, emergency respite, peer support and coaching, in-person counselling and tailored financial packages. Emergency Respite: 1800 422 737 (24/7). |
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1800 Respect. Phone 1800 737 732. 732 |
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| Eating Disorder |
Butterfly Foundation. 1800 33 4673. |
| Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 | Call or chat one-on-one with a trained mental health professional, 24/7. |
| Headspace SA 1800 063 267 | Headspace Early Psychosis is an early intervention program for young people affected by psychosis (and their families). Call, email or chat online. |
| Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 | A free, private and confidential 24/7 phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. or chat online. |
| MensLine 1300 789 978 | 24 hour telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns, staffed by professional counsellors, experienced in men’s issues. |
| Poisons Information Line 13 11 26 | If you suspect that someone has taken an overdose or has been poisoned, do not try to treat them yourself. Get medical help immediately. If the person is showing signs of being seriously ill, such as vomiting, loss of consciousness, drowsiness or seizures (fits), call triple zero (000) for an ambulance, or take the person to the closest emergency department. |
| Health Direct 1800 022 222 | Free, 24-hour Health Advice from registered nurses in Australia. |
| Skylight Mental Health | Skylight creates environments of understanding, connection, optimism and courage through individual support, group activities, respite and community education sharing a journey to empowerment with individuals, their friends and family and their carers. | |||
| Emergency Respite | Call Carer Gateway if you need emergency respite on 1800 422 737 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. | |||
| Financial assistance | Carers may be eligible for financial assistance: Carer Allowance, Carer Payment, Carer Supplement. The Carer Gateway provides a phone line for support and advice: 1800 422 737 Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm. How to apply | |||
| Medicare Rebates | Speak to your GP about a Mental Health Treatment Plan. People with BPD and other mental health conditions may be eligible for rebates for up to 20 treatments per year through Medicare’s Better Access Initiative. | |||
| NDIS | NDIS is the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a scheme of the Australian Government that supports Australians with disability with funding, to build skills and capability, so they can participate socially and economically in the community. NDIS application forms are available from the NDIS website (1) Access Request Form and (2) Evidence of Psychosocial Disability Form How to apply – Access Request Form – Psychosocial Disability – More Information | |||
| Telehealth | Patients in eligible rural, remote or very remote areas may qualify for video consultations through Medicare. | |||
| Carer Gateway 1800 422 737 | Carers can get a wide range of help from Carer Gateway from counselling and peer support groups to respite care, home help and equipment. You don’t have to know what to ask for – you can just talk through any problems you are having, and Carer Gateway staff will try to match you with services that can help. | |||
| Uniting SA Mental Health | UnitingSA offers support to individuals, families and young people living with a mental illness or mental health concern, across metropolitan Adelaide and Country SA. UnitingSA Mental Health Services are designed to help you handle life’s obstacles, form positive relationships and work towards your goals. Providing information, advocacy and support. There is also a lived experience workforce and a Supported Residential Facility program. | |||
| Ask Izzy | A directory of services, that you can search online. Ask Izzy helps you find support, now, and nearby. The Ask Izzy website connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support, counselling and much more. It is free and anonymous, with thousands of services listed across Australia. (and if you’re on the Telstra or Vodafone mobile networks, you can access Ask Izzy on your phone even if you don’t have credit or access to wifi) Ask Izzy is brought to you by Infoxchange, a not-for-profit social enterprise that has been delivering technology for social justice for over 30 years. |
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| BPD Support Services in SA |
The
Borderline Personality Disorder Support Services in South Australia website provides a central point for information about BPD and the support services available in South Australia. (Website) |
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| Find a Psychiatrist | A searchable directory of psychiatrists. Find a Psychiatrist Search options offer Personality Disorders as an area of expertise. Search results include RANZCP members who opted in (Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists) |
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Find a Psychologist (APS) |
One of several searchable directories of psychologists. Search options offer Mental Health and Personality Disorders as issues. Search results include APS members who opted in (Australian Psychological Society) |
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Find a Psychologist (AAPI) |
One of several searchable directories of psychologists. Search options offer Personality Disorders as an issue, or choose a therapy from the therapeutic approaches. Search results include AAPI members who opted in (Australian Association of Psychologicists) |
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Find a Clinical Psychologist (ACPA)
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One of several searchable directories of psychologists. Search options offer Borderline Personality Disorder as a problem area, or choose a specific therapy type. Search results include ACPA members who opted in (Australian Clinical Psychology Association) |
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Look up a Health Practitioner (AHPRA) |
One of several searchable directories of psychologists. This directory also contains other professionals. Search options offer Psychologist as a health profession. Search results include health professionals registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) |
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| HealthDirect
Find a Health Service |
To find nearby health services, including GPs, pharmacies, urgent care clinics, and mental health services, tap Find a Health Service and search the directory.HealthDirect is a huge national directory of Australian Health Services, that you can search online. HealthDirect comes to you from the Australian Federal Government. |
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Family Connections®
A free 12 week course for the families and friends of someone with BPD.Register for Family Connections here
| BPD Co (South Australia) | The
BPD Collaborative
is part of the South Australian Health department. Their clinicians and lived experience project officers run regular events for people living with BPD and their families. (Contact – Calendar of Events for Families – Calendar of Events for People Living with BPD – Newsletter) |
| All in the Mind (ABC Radio) | All in the Mind is an exploration of the mental: the mind, brain and behaviour — everything from addiction to artificial intelligence. | |||
| UniSA Mental Health Podcasts | Listen to real stories and informed thinking around mental health. A joint Communities of Practice initiative between nurse leaders from SA Health and academics from the University of South Australia’s Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Research Group. Episode 12: Lived experience of Borderline Personality Disorder: Perspectives on emergency department care and peer supportIn this episode, Mia, Jake and Karen talk with Mark about their experiences of care and peer support when dealing with crisis. The conversation offers many insights into preferred communication, care and support for people living with Borderline Personality Disorder. | |||
| Borderline Personality Disorder: An Evidence-based Guide for Generalist Mental Health Professionals | Borderline Personality Disorder: An Evidence-based Guide for Generalist Mental Health Professionals. Author: Anthony W. Bateman | |||
| Borderline Personality Disorder in Adolescents: What to do when your teen has BPD | Cutting edge, compassionate guide provides the latest research, effective treatments and useful coping strategies for BPD for parents, their teens and families. Author: Blaise Aguirre, MD | |||
| Essential Family Guide to Borderline Personality Disorder | A breakdown of BPD to help people to easily understand the complexities of this disorder. Author: Randi Kreger | |||
| I Hate You, Don’t Leave Me | An overview of the borderline world for someone new to it. Provides a strong scientific background of BPD from both DSM and the most up to date research on its causes and treatment. Author: Jerold Kreisman and Hal Strauss | |||
| Living Life Well: a Guide to BPD | Created by people who live with BPD and share messages of hope, and tips that have been helpful to them in their recovery experiences. Living Life Well walks you through information and tools available, to support you in improving your experience of BPD and working towards creating a life of your choosing. Author: Awareness Week Working Group (BPD Collaborative) | |||
| Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder | A Family Guide to Healing and Change. A compassionate and informative guide to understanding this profoundly unsettling and widely misunderstood mental illness. An important book for family members and people with BPD. Author: Valerie Porr M.A. | |||
| Stop Walking on Eggshells | Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder Author: Randi Kreger | |||
| Taking Care of Yourself and Your Family | A resource book for good mental health. Supported by Beyond Blue. Author: John Ashfield | |||
| Talking about BPD | A stigma-free guide to living a calmer, happier life with BPD. Author: Rosie Cappuccino | |||
| The Big Book on Borderline Personality Disorder | Strategies for coping with BPD. Covers everything you could possibly want to know about the disorder. Author: Shehrina Rooney | |||
| Fact Sheet: The Rights of Carers in SA | This fact sheet explains the rights of carers under the
SA Mental Health Act 2009
and the
Carers Recognition Act 2005 Download the Fact Sheet here. Author: SA Government |
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| Best Practice for Health Professionals | The NMHRC Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Borderline Personality Disorder. These guidelines represent best practice for health professionals to support people living with BPD. They are the accepted standard for clinical care for BPD, applied by BPD Co across South Australia. Download the Guideline here. Author: NHMRC (National Health and Medical Research Council) |
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