Do you want to learn how to manage your thoughts and moods?
Distressing thoughts and feelings, anxiety and depression, and difficulty with relationships can all make life stressful – but there are skills and strategies that can help.
Our Managing Your Mood DBT-informed psychological skills groups are for adolescents (between 14 and 18) and adults who experience emotions strongly and want to change unhelpful behaviour patterns by learning new skills.
The groups run for 16 weeks at various locations (Gordon, Hornsby, Seaforth, Marsfield and Brookvale).
Are you looking for a supportive space to increase your skills in
- mindfulness – stay focused on the present moment
- emotional regulation – develop coping strategies for intense and negative emotions
- distress tolerance – deal effectively with painful emotions and situations
- interpersonal effectiveness – communicate assertively and build relationships.
If you’re interested in the Managing Your Mood group, you will need to
- live, work or attend school in Northern Sydney or the Northern Beaches
- have mild to moderate mental health issues
- fall into one of the identified risk groups (see snhn.org.au for further details)
- have a referral from your GP and a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
For more information, please phone the PHN Groups Coordinator on 02 8287 1158 or email: groupservices@lifelineh2h.org.au
Managing Your Mood groups are funded by the Sydney North Primary Health Network.
Managing Your Mood adolescent groups (14-18 years)
Hornsby
- 25 Feb – 1 July 2026 at Hornsby Library
- on Wednesdays at 4:30pm
- group breaks for school holidays
Chatswood (NEW LOCATION)
- 5 Feb – 18 Jun 2026 at YESS, Chatswood
- on Thursdays at 5:15pm
Each group runs for two hours and there is no cost, but a PHN Triage Referral Form will need to be completed by your GP
Managing Your Mood 18 - 25 years
- 17 Mar - 30 Jun 2026, at Chatswood
- on Tuesdays at 5:30pm
Each group runs for two hours and there is no cost, but a PHN Triage Referral Form will need to be completed by your GP
Managing Your Mood adult groups
- 2 Mar – 29 Jun 2026, at Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney, Gordon
- 2 Mar – 29 Jun 2026, at Seaforth Village Community Centre
- 4 Mar - 17 Jun 2026, at Marsfield Community Centre
Each group runs for two hours and there is no cost, but a PHN Triage Referral Form will need to be completed by your GP
View the Gordon and Seaforth flyer
Are you looking for strategies to manage depression or bipolar?
The REACH program is an educational support group developed by the Black Dog Institute.
Based on the principles of responsibility, education, acceptance, connection and hope, the program helps those with depression or bipolar to manage their illness, stay well and connect with others.
Is this group for me?
- Are you looking for a supportive space to:
- foster your strengths
- deepen self-awareness
- identify early warning signs and triggers
- learn coping and wellbeing strategies
- create a wellness plan and support networks.
The REACH program is a psycho-educational support group. Members must be over 18, and there is a screening process to ensure the program is appropriate.
Got a question? Phone 02 8287 1158 or email groupservices@lifelineh2h.org.au.
Learn more about our upcoming REACH program
The REACH program will be held:
- from 11 Mar – 6 May 2026 every Wednesday at 5pm
- from 16 Oct – 11 Dec 2026 every Friday at 10am
- at Lifeline H2HS Gordon
- 9 consecutive weeks
- for two hours
- led by trained facilitators
Register your interest for this or future programs
Just as babies need care and support, so do mums.
Whether you’re a first-time mum or have other children, looking after a baby can be overwhelming at times.
Being Mums brings mothers of babies up to a year old together to share experiences in a supportive group setting. Learn from one another other while gaining tips and skills so you can enjoy this time with your baby.
Is this group for me?
Are you looking for a supportive space to:
- adjust to parenthood
- feel more confident as a mother
- develop new skills and resources
- manage stress and emotions
- make new friends.
Got a question? Phone 02 8287 1158 or email groupservices@lifelineh2h.org.au.
Being Mums is possible thanks to Sydney North Primary Health Network funding.
Learn more about our upcoming Being Mums group
- from 9 Apr – 14 May 2026
- from 21 May – 25 Jun 2026
- at Mona Vale Memorial Hall
- over 8 consecutive weeks
- on Thursdays at 10:30am
- for two hours
- led by trained facilitators Linda Elliott (clinical psychologist) and Alison Wallace (clinical social worker)
- no cost but a PHN Triage Referral Form will need to be completed by your GP.
To register your interest for our next group, please talk to your GP about a referral.
Have you survived a suicide attempt?
The ECLIPSE group is an opportunity to connect with others and learn skills that can help you cope with distressing feelings and thoughts of suicide so you can stay safe.
A closed, confidential group, everyone starts at the same time to complete the eight weeks together – it’s important you attend all the sessions.
Want to know more?
Is this group for me?
As part of the group, it’s important to know:
- ECLIPSE is a support group, not therapy
- a referral is not needed to attend but the support of a health professional is encouraged
- we recommend you have additional support and resources outside the group, such as a counsellor or therapist (we can refer you to an appropriate service)
- ECLIPSE formed part of research into support for those considering suicide by the University of New England in collaboration with the Lifeline Research Foundation; feedback from the pilot at Lifeline Mid-Coast was positive
- our facilitators are experienced in suicide crisis support, suicide prevention education, and suicide bereavement.
Still have questions? Phone 02 8287 1158 or email groupservices@lifelineh2h.org.au.
Learn more about our upcoming ECLIPSE group
- from 18 May – 13 July 2026
- from 12 Oct - 7 Dec 2026
- at Lifeline H2HS Gordon
- for 8 consecutive weeks
- on Mondays at 6pm
- for two hours
- led by trained facilitators
- no cost
The ECLIPSE open group runs the first Monday of every month:
- All participants - new and old - are welcome at this once-a-month open group
- face-to-face for two hours
- Monthly, 1st Monday of each month
- from 6pm - 8pm
- at Lifeline H2HS Gordon
Once you’ve registered, we’ll meet with you face-to-face to make sure the group is a good fit for your needs.
Funding for the Eclipse groups was provided by Black Dog Ride Australia.
Providing a safe space for carers to connect
The Hope Program is an adult support group for relatives or friends who care for a person who may be feeling suicidal or has made a suicide attempt.
The group aims to provide a safe and confidential space to share and be supported with others who are also caring for a person that may be struggling with suicidality.
It is a 6-week support program providing a safe and confidential space for relatives or friends who care for a person who is struggling with suicidal thoughts or actions.
Is this group for me?
Are you looking for a supportive space to:
- connect with others who share a similar experience
- learn new skills and ways of coping
- increase your own wellbeing
Still have questions? Phone 02 8287 1158 or email groupservices@lifelineh2h.org.au.
How to Participate
- If you would like more information, please call our Groups Services on 02 8287 1158 to ask any questions you may have about The Hope Program.
- A phone conversation will be arranged with The Hope Program Facilitator prior to attending the group.
- After a discussion with The Hope Program Group Facilitator, you can both discuss together whether The Hope Program will be a good fit for your needs.
The Hope Program will:
- 11 May – 22 Jun, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Monday, Chatswood
- Weekly, for 6 consecutive weeks
- Runs every Monday for 2 hours over 6 weeks
- Provide a safe and comfortable space to share personal stories
- Be facilitated by experienced, accredited counsellors.
Are you bereaved by suicide?
Do you want to be surrounded by people who know what you’re going through? Would you like to be able to talk openly and honestly about your feelings?
At Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney, we’re not afraid to talk about suicide. We run two different groups that meet you where you are in your loss, so you can feel supported in your grief.
Is this group for me?
Lifeline H2HS runs two different groups:
- an 8-week, structured support program for those (over 18) who have recently been bereaved by suicide
- a monthly open group for those grieving because of suicide.
Still have questions? Phone 02 8287 1158 or email groupservices@lifelineh2h.org.au.
Both groups are run by experienced facilitators in a safe and comfortable environment where you can discuss your feelings and the experiences associated with your loss.
Both groups are held at Lifeline H2HS Gordon.
The support program will run twice in 2026:
- from 10 Mar - 28 Apr 2026 (first group)
every Tuesday at 6pm - from 12 Aug - 30 Sept 2026 (second group)
every Wednesday at 6pm - face-to-face for two hours
- no cost, but registration is essential.
The open group runs the first Thursday of every month:
- face-to-face for two hours
- from 6pm - 8pm
Experienced Team
Our experienced and qualified facilitators will guide you in a safe and supportive setting, drawing on their professional knowledge and experience to help you develop practical skills, build your understanding and gain confidence.
Free, safe and supportive
Our groups are free to attend, helping ensure they are accessible to our community. We bring people with similar experiences together in a safe, supportive environment – because at Lifeline, we believe we are stronger together.