Braintree Rethink Carers Support Group

• CM7 9AH, < 1 mile from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

Our Braintree art group has been running since 2008 and offers people with lived experience of mental illness the chance to come together in Braintree to write, paint and draw. Our friendly group offers a safe space for people to share their experiences, tips and knowledge, as well as work together to fundraise and campaign together in their local community. New members are warmly welcomed.

• CM2 6JY, 10 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

We aim to support those who support others with their mental health, whether family members or friends. These people often don’t know how to support their loved one, friend or sibling and find the situation they're facing very confusing. As well as supporting people who support others, and helping them support each other, we have started a creative writing group for people with lived experience of mental illness. This gives members the opportunity to express themselves in a way they might not have been able to before.

• SS0 7AU, 24 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

Our group is run by people with lived experience of mental illness, who aim to empower members and promote and improve the mental wellbeing of people living in Southend-on-Sea and its surrounding areas. We offer friendly support for people with mental illness, whether it's diagnosed or not, and carers are welcome too. We meet for two hours (refreshments provided) on the second Wednesday of every month, to talk, socialise and do various activities in a safe space. These activities include art and crafts, writing, listening to guest speakers, and much more. Since March 2019, we’ve also started to offer 'active' activities every fortnight. We run a rolling schedule of rounders, table tennis, fun workouts and walking, as well as regularly try new activities. In addition, we sometimes organise one-off activities, which have previously included a post-Christmas social with raffle and party food, and a Time to Talk Day event.

• SG8 5PT, 27 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

A space for those with or who have had a mental health condtion and those who have been involved as families and carers. The groups aims are to meet on a friendly informal basis to create a sense of community and to share lived experiences. We will have coffee evenings and discuss any activities which the group may like to participate in, in the future.

• CB2 3BZ, 29 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

We are a very long running carers support group that meets in Cambridge and Peterborough. We are visited by speakers, have a large amount of local knowledge and experience, and constantly welcome new carers to the group. We provide a telephone support line (07783 267013) run by carers for other carers. Group members are also involved in making sure the voices of carers are heard by local NHS and social care services.

• DA11 0BQ, 31 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

Our group offers a unique opportunity for people with lived experience to gain confidence, build self esteem and combat social isolation. We are a peer led support group and we aim to aid recovery and social well being by offering a safe and welcoming environment

• N13 4BS, 33 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

We are a small group that aims to give help, support and information to people living with mental illness and their carers. Although we only meet four times a year, our meetings give a helpful snapshot of what support is available in the community and provide members with the opportunity to meet people with similar experiences.

• ME4 4HY, 34 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Music 4 Wellbeing has been running since 2017. We offer a unique opportunity for carers and people with lived experience of mental illness to explore feelings through music. We are a peer-led support group that believes in the promotion of mental wellbeing through discussions and the outlet of playing music. You don't have to be a musician to enjoy the group. Just show up and have fun.

• ME4 4SE, 34 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

We are a weekly peer support group that's open to anyone living with mental illnes or struggling with social isolation issues. At our meetings, members discuss issues they're facing and share experiences, helping to prevent social isolation. We also arrange for speakers to regularly attend our meetings.