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An IRC chat room just for families of people who have borderline personality disorder.
http://expage.com/fbpdchat

Meet people who have been diagnosed with BPD or feel they have the symptoms. Also open to Anxiety and Social Anxiety disorders.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bpd-supportgroup/

Resources for recovery - suggested readings and discussion forum.
http://www.bpdrecovery.com

A forum and various other online support channels provide support for persons with and without BPD. Offers a volunteer-run UK-based help and info line. Advice from professionals is available for paying members only.
http://www.bpdworld.org/

A moderated support group for persons with BPD and Bipolar Disorder, or for those who care about someone that is. The group does not support self-injury, and encourages discussion of tips for coping with this urge.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/borderline-bipolars/

Support forum for partners, parents, siblings, and employees, of someone suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder.
http://groups.msn.com/BPDPartners/

Network and meet with others in your area.
http://bpd.meetup.com/

Peer support group focussed on exchanging skills that improve quality of life with BPD and its co-morbid symptoms. Members are encouraged to share their experience with and knowledge about SAFE alternatives for self-injury, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) with those new to the diagnosis.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/g...borderline_personality_disorder/

A safe haven, providing information, referral, encouragement and support to those formally diagnosed with BPD.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/borderline/

A discussion forum focussed on advocacy and awareness through sharing of articles. Members have access to a large collection of files and links.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/bordersupport/

Many persons with BPD are artistic. In this club, 'borderline artists' share and discuss their creative writings and artwork.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/borderlinecreativity/

Support group and national help line for family, friends and carers.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/bpdcarers/

Support group for persons with Borderline Personality and/or Bipolar disorder and those supporting them.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/bpdinterruptinglives/

A small, cohesive peer support group that suggests gentle approaches to situations that evoke borderline behaviour.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/overtheborderline/

A support group founded on the principle that everyone in the family participates in the BPD environment, therefore each person has the ability to improve the family dynamics and well being. Open to any member of a borderline family.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/OurFamilyRoom/

Advocacy group on behalf of persons with BPD, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), or who suffer from other consequences of (child) abuse, neglect or emotional trauma.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BPDodid/

Light support with a focus on BPD as a neurobiological outcome of childhood trauma.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/borderlinesandnons2/

Community of NonBPs standing up against Borderline Personality Disorder, recognizing the trauma they experienced, and finding the road to healing and recovery after the relationship. A separate mailing list exists for those who have the daunting challenge of parenting a minor or adult child with BPD.
http://www.bpd411.org/

Information about the diagnosis, symptoms, behaviours and traits of BPD and support group.
http://groups.msn.com/AHavenfromBorderlinePersonalityDisorder

Discussion and encouragement for persons learning to use DBT skills.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/bordertown_dbt/

This group aims to improve the lives of its members by working towards reclaiming dignity, respect and understanding.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/g.../Emotion_Dysregulation_Disorder/

Articles on BPD and DBT-Skills mailing list.
http://www.borderlinepersonality.ca/

A supportive group for males who suffer from BPD, whether they are at the beginning of recovery, well along into recovery, or anywhere in between.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BPD-TheMalePerspective/

Parents Needing Understanding, Tenderness and Support (NUTS) to help their (adult) children with BPD. The group provides encouragement, friendship, compassion, perspective, and advice through online support groups.
http://www.parent2parentbpd.org/

A support network for parents of BPD children.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/LifeOnTheBorder/

Message boards, informational links and a chat room for people coping with BPD and those who support them.
http://groups.msn.com/CopingwithBorderlinePersonalityDisorder

A pro-recovery BPD, depression and self-injury support group.
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/mytearsarereal/

Information about all aspects of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: from handouts and worksheets, to lessons, and research articles.
http://www.dbtselfhelp.com/

Peer-managed group providing communication and resources for peers, families and healthcare providers.
http://www.wisemindinc.com/

For anyone who has friends, spouses, significant others, or family members with BPD. Also, for people who have BPD and need support, advice, or just need to talk.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/borderlinepersonality2/

Support group is for those who are dealing with a loved one who is suffering from BPD. Persons with BPD are welcome and encouraged to join. The group shares coping skills, and insight from both perspectives, without "Walking on Eggshells".
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/aborderlinesperspective/

Peer support group for discussion about symptoms, drugs, any treatment, or just to meet other sufferers.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/g...up/borderlinepersonalitycentral/

Unmoderated group for persons with high functioning BPD who believe their symptoms can be conquered, albeit perhaps with occassional relapses.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/borderline_beepers/

A group of friendly and compassionate people who have been diagnosed with BPD and aim to educate one another about their illness.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BPD_Friends/

Peer-led DBT group.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/DBT_Peer_Support_Provider/

This group is for those currently in a DBTSkills group or anyone wanting to learn more about DBT and the benefits of learning the skills.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/dbtskillstraining/

A nonprofit aimed filling the needs of those recovering from BPD by providing a variety of peer support and recovery education initiatives. The organization is run by graduates of DBT programs, in partnership with mental health professionals.
http://www.middle-path.org/

For those who follow Joseph Santoro's workbook "The Angry Heart: Overcoming Borderline and Addictive Disorders". This group is for people who want to work on positive thinking and getting better.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/000AngryHeartBPD/

Support group for families of adolescent and young-adult children with BPD or BPD traits. Non-judgemental care and concern is shared in the hope to cope better with our loved ones' emotional dysregulation, low distress-tolerance, and maladaptive behaviors.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/LOTB2/

Group for those with BPD who are in a relationship with a partner who is supportive of the diagnosis. The group seek to provide support to both, as a couple.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/g...oup/borderlines2heartsbecomeone/

For people with BPD only.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Friends_4_bpd2nd/

A safe place to talk and vent, share personal experiences and tips on coping.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/borderlinepartners/

Source of discussion and support for those who have Bipolar disorder and/or BPD.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/bipolar_and_borderline/

Women-only group for pagans.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BeeperPagans/

Web site and support group about Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
http://www.geocities.com/captiveinmind/