Support Groups provide an opportunity for people to help one another, understand their anxiety disorder and the recovery process.

OCD and Anxiety Helpline (1300 269 438 or 03 9830 0533). If you are having trouble reaching us, you can also try our direct helpline number (03) 9108 7383.

Why become a member of the Anxiety Recovery Centre Victoria (ARCVic)?

ARCVic is committed to providing information to those most in need at the lowest cost possible and in some instances our seminars are free.

Many of ARCVic's services are provided free of charge and we hope to keep our services as cost free as possible.

The Anxiety Recovery Centre library is located at our new offices: 292 Canterbury Road, Surrey Hills.

ARCVic provide short term, skills based group therapy programs for people with anxiety disorders.

Support Groups provide an opportunity for people to help one another, understand their anxiety disorder and the recovery process.

We are having to adapt in ways that are completely new, and the unfamiliarity of this can bring anxiety for all of us. Each new day brings new guidelines and conditions however please remember that which has come to isolate us can also unites us.

At a time when we are having to physically distance ourselves from one another it is also a time to ensure we don’t emotionally disconnect, let our voices do the work, reach out through the distance and uncertainty of it all and let our human kindness and compassion do its job.

We are vulnerable together, anxious together, sad together, scared together and hopeful to see a way through this time together.

The online zoom support groups will provide an avenue for us to share our concerns or worries, hope, motivations and our journey in a safe, supportive environment.

DUE TO THE CURRENT COVID COMMUNITY TRANSMISSIONS, WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY THE VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT TO DEFER ALL FACE TO FACE SUPPORT GROUPS UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.

ARCVic also want to take certain precautions to protect our volunteers, staff and community members.

Please find below two video's on a 'Demonstration of what an ARCVic ZOOM Support Group looks like' and 'How to register for an ARCVic Zoom Support Group

Technical issues:  We suggest that participants log into the zoom link 10 minutes before the meeting and check to make sure that their video and microphones are working and that they are using headphones.

IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY REGISTERING FOR THE ARCVic SUPPORT GROUPS – PLEASE EMAIL RASPAL KHUMRA at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call our helpline 98300533 where they can send you an email with the zoom link, meeting ID and password for the support online group you are interested in.

If you have any concerns or questions, please free to call the helpline 98300533 or reach out using our webchat which will be available from Monday to Friday 10am to 8.30pm.

DISCLAIMER

ARCVic provides this online service as a form of peer support. It is understood that it does not completely substitute for face to face interaction. Given the mode of service and the fact that it is dependent on individual devices ARCVic cannot ensure quality of transmission or connection. The intent is to provide for a form of contact and personal communication within the limits of the technology.

Everyone has worries.