Support Groups in KL / Klang / Online

Anxiety Disorder, Basic & General, Depression, Obsession & Compulsion, Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorder, Treatment Approaches, , ,

UPDATE 20/02/2023:

I no longer have the capacity to start new support groups unfortunately. I hope you find the help you are looking for. Feel free to reach out for any general guidances and suggestions.

UPDATE 13/8/2020:

I’m looking to start running these groups again online, if you’re interested, please register your interest: https://goo.gl/forms/PaFNW2LBfOkOOeUv1

UPDATE 13/2/2020: 

Hi all, it’s unfortunate that due to current situation (Covid-19), the support groups are not running, however, please do fill in the google form to register your interest: https://goo.gl/forms/PaFNW2LBfOkOOeUv1

You will be contacted once they are running again. Thank you.

UPDATE 29/10/2018:

To keep things simple and organised for me, please fill in this form if you are interested to join the support groups!

PLEASE FILL THIS FORM >> https://goo.gl/forms/PaFNW2LBfOkOOeUv1

I’ve been asked about support groups quite a few times and been thinking how I can start this. It’s definitely something very common in western countries, I’m not sure how it will work here in Malaysia. Now I’m proposing the idea here, and for anyone who reads this and is interested in any of the support groups, please get in touch, let me know what you think and how we can start this and get it going!

Support groups for:

  1. Depression or mood related problems
  2. OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
  3. Anxiety or stress related problems
  4. Schizophrenia and psychotic related disorders
  5. Carers (immediate family etc)

What is it? How does it go? What do we do?

  1. Meet monthly or every fortnightly for an hour or so
  2. Getting to know people who share the same or similar problems
  3. Casual discussion following a theme that we set (led by me)
  4. Sharing, supporting and learning among/from each other

Languages:

  1. English
  2. Mandarin / Cantonese

Venues:

  1. Klinik Pakar Au Yong, Jln Pudu, KL
  2. Manipal Hospitals Klang
  3. Some cafes in Klang Valley?
  4. (NEW) Some cafes in Johor Bahru / Batu Pahat?

Requirements:

  1. Patient’s willingness! (is not forced by others to join us; willingly attend, participate, share and listen to others)
  2. At least 3 to form a group
  3. To treat others with respect and maintain confidentiality
  4. To share the cost of a small administrations/materials/venue fees (if any)
  5. It’s mainly for people who are undergoing treatment (medical/psychological/other) and need some support along the way, NOT a platform to vent your emotional problems and personal frustrations. 

These are just some ideas for now, if you have some ideas or are interested, please do leave your contacts (email or contact numbers) below or get in touch by emailing hello@huibee.com or calling/whatsapp 017-2757813

100 thoughts on “Support Groups in KL / Klang / Online”

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  2. I stay in klang and have been bedridden for nearly 7 mths in 2016 and last year i did an angioplasty. Long story of my medical problem. I just need help to overcome my depression as dr have mention i suffer from that

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    1. Hey Jeffrey, I’ve sent you an email, not sure if you are looking for support group (meeting others facing similar problems) or treatment, do get in touch. Take care.

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  3. Hi

    As much as i am embaressed to ask. I think i need medical and professional help to be normal again. Not only am i making my life a hell to live in but others too.

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  4. Hi, I’m looking for support groups for anxiety disorder. I’d like to be in touch with those of similar situation as I am. Hope to hear from you soon!

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    1. Hey Fatin! Good to hear from you, which area are you in? I’ve also sent you an email. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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    1. Hey Kenneth, thank you for reaching out.

      I haven’t been able to form one for immediate family/carer/supporters. Where do you base in? You can perhaps bring your partner for a depression support group and then we will see if we are able to form a support group for supporters from there.

      For the time being, if you are interested, please let me know where do you base and languages you can speak comfortably in, I shall put you in the list.

      Also, you may check out the Malaysian Mental Health Association website here They run regular courses and events for supporters.

      Hope this helps!
      I’ve also sent you an email. 🙂

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  6. Can anybody please help me to join any support group..please..i really want to join for such a long time ago..

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  7. Hello, I just left a whatsapp message. Because of certain circumstances over the past months or years, having really severe depression which I think started to get worse really rapidly with every day lately. Would appreciate just someone to talk to. Thanks..

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  8. I been going through emotional struggles and feeling alone ,depressed, wanting to get some support and help to get self healing . looking forward for some feedback

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  9. Hey, I just wanted a platform for me to communicate with people about personal struggles.. Hoping you could help me out.

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  11. Hi there, I work with an NGO called Malaysian Care and I am also currently taking a course on Group Counselling/ Therapy/ Group Work. I would like to connect with you to find out more about the services you offer and also I may be able to refer you some of our clients that may be in need of a support group in the future if it is relevant. Thank you.

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  12. I’ve been searching for help for the longest time ..initially found some relief from apps but somehow it’s not helping much.. Wishing there’s a group of like mindedness helping one another. .. how do we go about this..

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    1. Hey CT, what kind of support group are you looking for? I will be dropping you an email, need more information from you.

      To the rest who are interested, please drop a comment/whatsapp/email to let me know (1) which support group you’d like to join, (2) your location or where you can comfortably travel to, (3) what language do you speak. Also, let me know whether you are undergoing any treatments.

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      1. Huibee.. I belief i have depression and i’m comfortable with klang/shah alam/subang and puchong.. im not taking any medication nor getting any other form of treatment/relief/support. I prefer english if possible, else mandarin/cantonese/bahasa malaysia is alright too.

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  14. Hi. I am having some anger management issues and yell a lot at my kids. I am afraid of what I might do. I need some help

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  15. I am in need to talk and get support from
    someone – more related to family
    matters – always feeling depressed n
    low and feel lonely not motivared.

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    1. Hey Misskaur, I attempted to send you an email but your email address (manjibeaconhouse(at)yahoo(dot)com) was not found. Please do be in touch, you can reach me by 017-2757813 or hello@huibee.com

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  16. Hi Hui Bee, glad I came across this website. I think I have mild social anxiety and it’s been a while and surely bothering my life so much. I wish to join the anxiety support group. I’m okay with area like kepong/ wangsa maju/ kl. I can speak English and Mandarin.

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  17. hi hui bee, is this group still active?
    I’m facing quite a serious social anxiety and I’m actually looking for this kind of support group.
    I have filled the form, hope to get your reply soon. Thanks!

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  19. Hi.I am Aynee.Im looking for a support group that currently could help with my situation.I lost my loved one in May.And im still grieving and sometimes its too overwhelming to cope with it alone.I would very much like to speak and talk to someone about it.Can you help me?

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    1. Hey Aynee, thank you for reaching out. Sorry for your loss. Yes I believe it can be overwhelming to cope with it on your own. At the moment I’m not aware of any bereavement support group in Malaysia, I’d like to suggest that you get in touch with Xiao En Counselling (http://xiao-en.com/griefcounseling/), you can also message them on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/xiaoencounselling).

      Hope this helps, do get in touch again if I can be of any help.

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  20. Hi, I’ve been recently thinking of ways to reach out & help others in support groups. And viola.. I found you. Would certainly love to hear from you. Many thanks.

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    1. Hey Hyacinth, thank you for your comment, I’m a bit confused! I’ve sent you an email, please do get back! Thanks 🙂

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  21. Hi, I am looking for a support group for my son who was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Is there a support group for son? He’s in his 30s? Also would like to know if there are any support groups for the family or carers?

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    1. Hi there, I assumed that your son is currently under treatment for his schizophrenia, if he’s in remission, do get him to fill up the google form above.
      For carers, please try to be in touch with MMHA (Malaysian Mental Health Association), I believe they run support groups and courses for carers.

      Best wishes.

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  23. Hi, I’m looking for support as I’ve been dealing with sadness, struggles, and needing to get that confidence back. It’s hard to find those who can relate well to me. We are in the same boat after all, us here.

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  25. hi, im 19 year old college student and i was diagnosed with chronic depression and anxiety. how do i get into the support group? i want to find more ways to cope other than depending on my meds or my therapist

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    1. Hi there, do fill in the google form, I will be in touch as soon as I can! Do continue with your medication and therapy sessions till your are ready.

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    1. Hey Kay, there hasn’t been enough number for those suffering from bipolar, please do fill in the google form if you haven’t already, I’ll be in touch as soon as there are more. Best wishes.

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  30. hi, I am a carer to my son who has anxiety disorder. Is there any support group that I and my son can join in Putrajaya? TQ

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  31. Hi my mother is being treated for depression and anxiety and I think a support group will be of great help for her. She lives in Subang USJ2. Is there an existing support group in the area? She converse mainly in Cantonese and somewhat good level of English. Thank you.

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    1. Yes some of the groups are running. Of course possible, please do fill in the google form if you haven’t already done so. 🙂

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    1. Hi there, there’s not any support group running in Johor Bahru at the moment, but once there’s enough people who are interested, I will be in touch with the details. For the meanwhile please fill in the google form. 🙂

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  34. Hi. A friend of mine never went to any treatment before but I do know that she have some serious battle within her. Now, I’m looking for support group to help her. Is it possible for her to join this support group since she did not undergo any treatment? She’s studying in Batu Pahat, btw.

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    1. Hi, the main purpose of support group is for people to meet others who are suffering from similar problems, to support each other during recovery and the ups and downs. If she hasn’t been diagnosed and undergoing any treatment, it can easily leave her or other participants feeling traumatised or irrelevant or left out.
      The support group is definitely not a replacement of professional help. If her problem is bad, please do bring her for help asap.

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  36. Hi. I’ve been having thoughts of self harm lately, started realizing this when I have thoughts of not caring for my safety like I used to (for example, wishing for a car to hit me when crossing the road). I’ve never been diagnose by a doctor before so I don’t know if I’m having any mental illness. Can you guys help me?

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  38. I feel stressed n depressed having to care fr my ill-tempered mother who is suffering stage 4 cancer. Would appreciate if I could join a support group. Thks.

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  39. I have a friend diagnosed recently with Borderline Personality Disorder and is currently in treatment with a therapist. She had isolated herself from friends and family as her condition has strained most of her relationships. She really needs more social interactions with ppl who understand this condition. Can I fill out the form for her?

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    1. Hey, please do share the page with her and allow her to fill it up herself if she’s keen to join. If she isn’t even motivated to fill up a form, I doubt if she’d be willing to join and participate the group actively…

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    1. There are only English ones running at the moment. Yes. Please do fill in the google form to register your interest.

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  41. My son 20 yrs old is diagnose for bypolar disorder and looking for a support group or buddy to join . We are staying in Bandar Sunway

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  42. Hi there. I am a 5 months pregnant mother who suffer a depression due to some trauma that I had been through few months before. I need to be around those who can understand and support me. I live in Sungai Petani Kedah and comfortable with malay language.

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  43. Hi, I need some help for anger management. I might be destroying my marriage and endangering my children. I’m in KL, Mont Kiara area

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  45. I am interested in joining support group. I see the need of having this support group to listen and give extra help to people who are mentally ill. pls call me at 0162136998

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  47. im happily married but somehow i still feel lonely as if something’s missing. there are signs and symptoms i’ve been having like bad thoughts when i’m anxious, palpation, wheezing, panic attacks, stress rash and the list goes on but i don’t want to take any anti
    -anxiety meds because i’m scare of the side effects. need help

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  49. Hi this support group still available? I need manage my stress and mood. I goin through very confusing path

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  50. I recently lost my husband of 35 years. My children are good & caring, one married & another in uni. However I am very lost & confused. He was my everything. I find it hard to move forward. If I can meet people with similar predicament, it may help. Thanks.

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  51. Update 21st Sept:

    With the help of my students, we are starting to run the support groups for Depression, Anxiety and OCD online, please register your interest with the google form.

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    1. Hi hui bee, my wife may having a relapse of bipolar 2 because she is nearing her retirement age in nx 6 months. Family understand her & supportive but ii guess need her get in touch with support group, would u be kind to recommend? Location kepong/pj? Tq

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      1. Hey Frankie, I’m afraid I’m unable to recommend any, as mentioned above, the whole purpose of running this is because patients have been telling me that they couldn’t find any support or self help groups.
        If she’s interested to join our online group, please get her to register on the Google form. Currently we do have Bipolar group running. 🙂

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  52. Hi i’m a male muslim who is gay, not by naturally but because of an awful incident when i was a kid. It made me gay. I’m a muslim and i know it’s wrong. Now i’m secretly in love with my ex-colleague, who is straight and has a girlfriend. I’m on treatment since one year plus but i still can’t find a way to get out of this thing. Is there a support group for a closeted gays? Maybe with muslims too cus i believe our religion is very strict about this and i acknowledge the fact that it’s wrong. Pls let me know if there is such groups 🙂

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  53. Hi. Im looking for support groups to talk. Ptsd or trauma related. Hopefully in KL pj or damansara area ? Could you help me out

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  54. Recently I am having a relapse of anxiety and felt so breathlessness and panic. My only cure is taking Xanax, without it I dun know what will happen to me. I would like to communicate and get support with people who are having the same problem as me. Sometimes I feel so lost as people dun understand what I am going through its hard to describe unless you go through it yourself, once anxiety strike me I felt like its the end of the world.

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  55. Hi everyone, I have bad temper and am looking for ways to control it. Hopefully in the near future, it can reduce further. Is there a group that I can learn from? Thank you

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  56. Hi, was wondering since we are reaching endemic in Malaysia are there still any more physical support groups running. Would really like to join or be a part of a support group that can help me with my anger issues.

    Even if there are only online groups at the moment, would appreciate if someone could point me in the right direction or pass me a contact.

    Thank you

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  57. I’m having anxiety like panic attck, panic disorder. And recently things got serious even i having lunch with colleagues, or in mall, cinema, or in transport I will feel panic, and nervous and even sometimes serious like having heart attack, cant breath. Anyone hv same problems like me?

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    1. Yes, I do, I’d experienced the very same like you’d described. It’s not a new thing for me, ’cause I’d depression for about 10 or 11 years. And I’m on medications by my psychiatrist.
      But I can’t advice you on what’s your symptoms, what’s your type of problems, and what is / are causing these on you.
      It’s much more wiser, precise, accurate, and safer if you just go to a psychiatrist.
      Bare in mind, there is no shame about it. You are not alone.
      In the psychiatrist’s clinic, there are so many others are seeking for the psychiatrist’s professional help.
      And everyone are like any “ordinary” people, like what is common to see when you are in a normal clinic if says, you are have flu and needs some medicines. That’s all.
      It’s not like going to a “mental asylum” like in the movies maybe you’d watched.
      And you don’t need to tells anyone that you are seeking for this sort of treatments. It’s your privacy.
      Lastly, don’t wait any longer. It maybe endangering your health, you’ll never knows.

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    1. Basic understands or more information(s) are able to finds online via YouTube’s videos. There are many videos that talks about what is depression, and what types of depressions.
      If looking for professional’s advices or treatments, it’s better to send that friend of yours to a, either a psychologist or a psychiatrist.

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  59. I think it’s very much needed to restart back this sort of small group talks among us that suffered from all types of depressions. Since 2020 to 2022 was shut down because of covid, but now it’s not really so important about covid. As long as everyone is required to wears a mask, I think it should be okay. And yet, most of us all had our three doses of injections for covid prevention.
    It’s very true, at over sea, there are such “activity” like this sort of support group for those that suffered of depression. But very sadly, I’d browsed through the websites searching for activities like this in Malaysia or KL, I can’t find one.
    I’d been on depression medications about 10 or 11 years. And I finds, medications or medicines are only able just to controls my symptoms, but it’s not treating the core of the problem.
    And many of us that are suffering from depressions, we are like “masking” ourselves to be like a normal person among others.
    But deep inside within ourselves, it’s a “world of isolation”. And it’s very difficult to open up to others that are normal people because they don’t understand at all.
    Sometimes, I think to connect with a small group or moderate group of people that all we are suffered the same thing in silent, it can be a form of treatment. Because, we shares what we are suffering about, and knows each other, also it’s a support and understanding for each other.
    Symptoms of our types of depression with medications, it’s just plays a part to controls. But, there’s another much bigger issue, which is “Loneliness”.
    And if you had done enough surveys and listened to others from overseas, indeed, loneliness leads to many suicide deaths.
    Because as a person that has depression, our inner world are not the same with others that are normal. And many uncountable times, each one of us individually are seeking for someone that understands, someone we can befriend with honestly with our actual selves (no need to hide or mask off), someone that won’t judge whom we are, and most of all, giving comforts and supporting each other through our rough times. And knowing we are not alone in our isolated world and suffered alone with no one that seems to cares and understand.
    I used to had my common “relapses”, but usually these down moods comes and gone within a few days.
    This month alone on March 2023, I had the longest relapse. That feeling just won’t goes away, even after I’d took my medication. My other types of medications for sleep, after taking it, it just made me falls asleep. But, after waking up again on the following day, the same down moods came back again.
    Simplified, I felt I’m just living my everyday meaninglessly and loneliness kills me day by day a little by little.
    I did felt to the extreme, I can’t takes these tormenting emotions any much longer. And to be honest with you, many “split moments” I just felt is either I over dosing all my medicines with alcohol in one shot or perhaps I just make an “incision” on my wrist once and for all, and goodbye for this sad and meaningless life, and hello to freedom for life after death.
    But it’s not easy … The guts of doing it, and also I did worried, if should someone finds me on time and send me to the emergency room, my entire “plan” will be “destroy” and probably I may get fine by the law. That will be more awful.
    So, yes, loneliness plays a huge part in people like us are having depression. We have no one to talk with, no supports from each other.
    Lastly, the best I can finds online that provides talk is only Befrienders.
    And Befriender’s counsellors are not psychologist or psychiatrist. In fact, it’s quite lousy service they provided. Can’t expects much professional advices from them.
    And if should someone needs a professional counselling, it’s only by going to a licensed psychologist.
    Yet these psychologists are charging to people like us that are already so tormented with a fee that cost like a bomb’s price per session (an hour cost around, lowest RM150 to highest RM350).
    It’s really sad you know ? We are the ones that are “sick” and yet these so called professionals are charging us like leeches. No one ever had thought that, people like us the ones that suffered with depressions, among us there are many incapable to work and with no incomes.
    And in these psychologist’s eyes, all are just “money .. money .. money”.
    If it’s that so in their thoughts, might as well we the ones that suffered with depressions, it’s much better just to “dies” off from this cruel, cold, meaningless, inhumanly damp world.
    So, my suggestion, yes, I highly agrees on setting up groups of people that suffered with the same thing, that we can talk or shares it out, providing comforts and supporting each other, and knowing we are not alone in this illness.
    Hope you finds my comments are useful.
    Thank you very much, and if should you deciding to reopen or setting up group for talks and shares, please notify me.

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