Visit the Bipolar Support Group for Significant Others at www.bpso.org. You can join their mailing list, and find group meetings near you.
Bipolar Significant other has lots of resources for the families of those diagnosed with BiPD. Visit http://www.bpso.org/ for details.
www.mdjunction.com/bipolar is helpful
DBSA Boston has excellent recommendations for bipolar support groups in boston
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
To find a list of bipolar support groups in your area,please visit this website and enter your zip.www.healthcentral.com
To find a bipolar support group call your local Mental Health organization. They will be able to supply you with a list of support groups that meet your need. You can also look on the internet.
The most well known orginization would be the D.B.S.A.N.C.A. If you are unable to reach them you may try the N.M.H.A I could find no statewide list of bipolar support groups, but here's one for Spokane: http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2009/jan/02/spokane-support-groups/ . One place to inquire might be NAMI (nami.org).
Psych Central (psychcentral.com) has a very good online bipolar support group.
You can start by checking with local mental health organizations or community centers as they often provide information on support groups for individuals with bipolar disorder. Additionally, online platforms and social media groups can also be a great resource for finding virtual or local support groups. It's important to find a group that suits both you and your friend's needs and preferences.
The Depression and Bipolar Support alliance website is at www.dbsalliance.org.
The best place to start would be your local Mental Health Association or Department of Health and Human Services.
While there don't appear to be any bipolar support groups IN Thousand Oaks, there are quite a lot in CA. Check out the following website to find the one closest to you: www.dbsalliance.org/FindSupport (You'll have to accept the terms of use first)