Borderline Support UK

Borderline Support UK operates as a volunteer-led organisation, enriched by the lived experiences of its members who have coped with BPD and other mental health issues. The organisation holds the belief that with the appropriate kind of support and treatment, people suffering from severe mental health conditions can lead fulfilling lives and sustain recovery. Its mission centres around ensuring that no individual has to face the challenges of this condition alone. The organisation provides a framework that empowers people to take control of their own journey towards mental well-being.

Information Services

Borderline Support UK furnishes comprehensive information about BPD, ranging from diagnostic criteria to medication options and ongoing care. This wealth of information is made accessible through their website, as well as via email and social media platforms.

Local Resources and Signposting

Borderline Support UK offers guidance to a wide array of community services. This includes not just BPD-focused support and mental health organisations, but also local support groups, activity circles, and financial advisory services.

Educational Initiatives

The organisation provides free training in peer support, enabling individuals with firsthand mental health experiences to offer help to others in need. Additionally, they offer low-cost training in the basics of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), a method widely recognised as effective for treating BPD.

Advocacy and Campaigning

Committed to changing societal perceptions and treatment of individuals with BPD, Borderline Support UK campaigns for a healthcare system that addresses BPD symptoms with the respect and dignity they merit, devoid of stigma or discrimination. They aim to make standardised, effective treatment accessible across the UK for all who need it.

Awareness Building

Borderline Support UK is dedicated to initiating conversations about BPD to increase public awareness and consequently reduce stigma and discrimination.