It depends on where you live. Have a look at www.dbsalliance.org/ to find listings for support groups in your area.
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance 2425 Bethel Rd. Phone number is 614-654-4823.
The Depression and Bipolar Support alliance website is at www.dbsalliance.org.
http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Gastric-Bypass-Surgery/support-group is a support group based on the internet that you might find helpful. You can also ask your doctor for a listing of groups in your area.
Look up the Medicine Program online, they can provide free support to you. you can go to a free clinic or a church. they have support groups
Since I do not know which area you are from I will suggest an online Bipolar support group. Here is the webpage where you can find out more and join the group. http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=support_OSGnocomponent
The best support that you can get while experiencing episodes of depression is from your family, best friends and loved ones. However, an experienced psychiatrist who has been dealing with depression patients can be a great help. As treatment along with support is necessary to win the battle against depression.
Depression forums are used to help people understand depression and get advice from others who are going through or have gone through depression as well. It is a great place to chat and get things off ones mind and get ones worries out.
There are a lot of websites with articles designed to help parents support their gay children. One of these sites is Gay Teens. It may be helpful to find a support group in your area for face-to-face advice.
One can find a victims of crime support group online at various websites. One can find a victims of crime support group at websites such as National Center for Victims of Crime and Victim Services.
Where can I find listings for IT support jobs in the Boston area? The listings for It support jobs in the Boston can be found in the local libraries within the metro area.
Since you are planning to have the surgery it is a good idea to find a support group. You will meet people who have had the surgery done and you will learn what to expect. Here is the website:www.dailystrength.org/c/Gastric-Bypass-Surgery/support-group
Visit the Bipolar Support Group for Significant Others at www.bpso.org. You can join their mailing list, and find group meetings near you.