Folkestone Rethink Carers Support Group

• CT1 2DB, 14 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

Our group aims to help carers and their partners, relatives and friends with a wide range of mental health problems, including accessing the information they need. We offer a safe environment where people feel at ease. We hold monthly meetings that give carers the opportunity to talk about the issues that are affecting them. At alternate meetings, we invite speakers to share their expertise to a wider audience. We also produce a monthly newsletter and offer telephone support.

• ME4 4EE, 35 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Since 2017, Music 4 Wellbeing (M4W) has supported people challenged with mental health illnesses. We are a supportive peer-led group that operates within a confidential and safe environment. We believe in the promotion of good mental health through discussions and expressing yourself through the of playing music. Our group philosophy has led to group members becoming more creative through exploring rhythms and beats. This has led to a reduction of anxiety and better social connections. If you enjoy music, you will enjoy the group and you don't have to be a musician! If you are attending for the first time please send us an email to: - music4wellbeinggroup@rethink.org

• ME4 4SE, 35 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.

• SS0 7AU, 38 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

Our group is coordinated by volunteers 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 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, games, quizzes, listening to guest speakers, and much more. We meet for two hours on the last Saturday of every month (except December) to play ping pong, crazy golf, tumble tower blocks, board games, dominoes, cards and we can sometimes use the garden for outdoor activities. Refreshments of tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. We will be having our annual Post Christmas Social & Raffle with party food on Monday 30th December 2019 4pm to 7pm. We will be hosting a 'Time to Talk' day event on Thursday 6th February 2020 6:30pm to 9:30pm with games and quizzes plus more.

• DA11 0BQ, 43 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

• TN13 3UP, 44 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

We are a peer-led support group for carers and people with lived experience of mental illness. Our friendly group meets for mutual support and information. We regularly invite guest speakers to share their expertise and knowledge. We hold some social events to help alleviate social isolation, and we campaign on issues that affect us.

• CM2 6JY, 54 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.

• CR0 5LP, 58 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

Our group aims to be a safe place for carers to offload their problems and support each other, knowing they will not be judged. We have all had personal experience of caring for someone close to us, and so we understand what it can be like supporting someone through a challenging treatment path. We have occasional speakers, and try to be involved in local decision making to help improve the situations of carers and their loved ones.

• CR0 1FF, 59 miles from this group
• Tag: Siblings

We are a group run by siblings of people living with mental illness for siblings and cousins of people living with mental illness. We meet monthly in a quiet and safe place to provide mutual support by listening to each other and talking about our experiences. Our sessions are very relaxed and welcoming, and we don’t expect anyone to talk about anything they don't want to.