Link Mentoring draws on the benefits of peer support and shared experience to: reduce isolation; increase confidence; and develop self-management skills. Trained volunteer mentors offer a crucial link between diagnosis and living with bipolar - whether someone has as diagnosis or is a carer.
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An indiscriminate illness, bipolar can turn a person’s world upside down - regardless of their age, gender or ethnicity. Over 1 million people in the UK have bipolar and yet it takes a shocking average of 10.5 years to receive a correct diagnosis. Diagnosis is not the end of the story as bipolar is a lifelong illness with no known cure. It is characterised by extreme mood changes from manic highs to suicidal lows. We're here to offer support for eveyone affected by bipolar.
Bipolar UK is dedicated to supporting individuals and their loved ones affected by bipolar. Bipolar UK’s Link Mentoring service provides intensive one-to-one support for individuals who are struggling to see a way forward. Peer support is provided by trained and supervised volunteers with a diagnosis of bipolar, for individuals with bipolar - as well as for carers by carers. Because we offer phone mentoring, anyone in the UK can access our support.