Books and Videos

Online Books

Healthy Living with Bipolar Disorder (3613KB)   Published by the International Bipolar Foundation

Free Library

Supporting families Southland - provides a free lending Library and mail out service, resources include Books, DVDs, Videos and pamphlets. For full details of Books, DVDs and Video resources that are available download the PDF documents below.

Books in Stock (14KB)

DVDs in Stock (11KB)

If you wish to access any of our resources in our Lending Library – please phone our Office.

Southland District Council Free Library

Towards the end of 2009 The Meridian Community Fund generously donated $750 to Supporting Families Southland to purchase books that could be used by anyone supporting people experiencing mental health and/or alcohol and drug issues. 26 books have been purchased and are available in the Te Anau Library and can be requested through any Southland District Council Library.

SDC Books Available (76KB)

Book Review

I had a Black Dog

'Written and illustrated by Mathew Johnstone'

I Had A Black Dog is Matthew Johnstone's illuminating, moving and ultimately uplifting insight into what its like to live with Black Dog as a companion, and the strength and support that can be found within and around us to tame it. Black Dog can be a terrible beast, but bringing him out of the shadows is the first step towards recovery. There are many different breeds of Black Dog affecting millions of people from all walks of life.