ENGLAND
(includes UK national groups)

The London Support Group (LSG) is a face to face support group for people who have or are suffering from workplace bullying. We are probably the largest support group in the UK and meet monthly in Central London and also have a very active private internet forum. We are a friendly group of like-minded people and all meetings are in a safe environment with two distinct sessions to the meeting to ensure that all needs are met. We discuss methods for dealing with bullies, workplace issues including grievances and dismissals, legal action options, health issues and taking other, individual and collective action against workplace bullying, as then we socialise! Membership is free, meetings are free, the beer is optional!

Support You provide support by phone, email and/or meeting individuals on a one to one basis for those suffering from bullying and harassment in the East Anglia area. They can provide practical help and advice on how to deal with the issues or simply listen if you want to talk with people who understand how you feel.

Workbully Support was established in 2000 as an offshoot of Andy Ellis' website. They have nearly 800 members and are arguably the most active and constructive internet-based support group. Pleasant and well attended [UK] social meetings are becoming a regular fixture! [Also appears in internet based group section]

No Bully For Me was created in early 2003 by two targets of workplace bullying in Vancouver, Canada. Since then, as of late 2006, we have had over 1200 people contact us, from Vancouver, elsewhere in Canada and from around the world. Our aim: 'adding insight to injury' is to provide a contact point for victims of workplace bullying, to support those victims through information and practical advice, and to press for changes to the view of rights and responsibilities in the workplace. Karen and Stephen who run the group are also working to establish a network of peer support groups across Canada. Their priority is always the well being of the target. Several support groups are already flourishing. No Bully For Me are also conducting a survey (available through the website) to gather some Canadian statistics to support and inform their work.

We will be starting up a victim support group in the West of Greater Johannesburg (Roodepoort) for victims who would like to discuss their situation in the safety and with the support of a group. With the launch of the new website on 15 April, a new internet support group for victims of workplace bullying will also become operational: SA Bully-support.

baBA is a support group started by an ex-member of staff retired on the grounds of ill-health due to bullying. Support is offered in person around LHR or by email worldwide. A members only discussion forum is also in operation. Specific advice is available regarding BA's grievance procedure, legal and health issues. Complete confidentiality is assured. Please note the website will be launched soon, for more details please email them.

The OTSG has been created by jfo to ensure that all online targets have a place where they can talk in a safe environment through its restricted membership, as well as having a voice in campaigning through its membership of the Network. The OTSG is represented by a nominated member of the group.

Workbully Support was established in 2000 as an offshoot of Andy Ellis' website. They have nearly 800 members and are arguably the most active and constructive internet-based support group. Pleasant and well attended [UK] social meetings are becoming a regular fixture! [Also appear in England section due to location of meetings]