Medway Area Rethink Support Group (MARS)

• ME4 4EE, < 1 mile 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

• DA11 0BQ, 7 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

• SS0 7AU, 13 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.

• TN13 3UP, 16 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.

• CT1 2DB, 24 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.

• CM2 6JY, 24 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, 26 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, 26 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.

• CR0 1NX, 27 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

We aim to support people hearing voices in a social atmosphere.