Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group

• SK1 1EG, 6 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

The focus of our group is to build on the work of the Time to Change campaign led by Rethink Mental Illness. It aims to promote local educational activities and campaigns to help end the stigma that surrounds mental ill health. Our meetings provide a safe and relaxing environment for people interested in the campaign to meet and plan activities.

• SK9 1NW, 11 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

The Wilmslow Mental Health Group has recently been restarted. We now meet on the first Thursday of each month, between 5 and 7pm, at Wilmslow Library. The group is open to anyone aged 18 or over who either has their own personal experiences of mental illness, or is a family member, friend or loved one of someone living with mental illness. The group is entirely run by people who have a personal experience of mental illness. We provide opportunities for members to discuss the challenges of accessing appropriate support to meet our needs.

• WN6 0JT, 18 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

The group aims to provide a place for people who experience anxiety to come together in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental plaec to share their experiences of mental illness and anxiety. The group will do this by running a bi-weekly informal meeting where people suffering from anxiety can give and receive peer support from each other.

• , 21 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

The Burnley Activities Group runs a wide array of activities across Burnley for people living with mental illness. We believe that by providing sports and social activities we can help to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of members and reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. Our group activities vary from going to the gym to visiting the local cinema to see the latest Hollywood blockbuster. We meet on the first Friday of each month to plan our activities for the following month, so all our members can help decide what we do. The group is entirely peer led, and is run by Greg and a group of volunteers who each have a personal experience of mental illness. An important part of what we do is providing peer support to each other and sharing our experiences with others facing similar challenges. If you’re interested in finding out more, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you. Meets in Various Locations across Burnley.

• PR7 6DH, 26 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

Our group is in its 10th year of supporting carers by providing helpful information, a listening ear, empathy and suggestions for getting the best care for loved ones living with mental illness. We have excellent knowledge of local and national mental health services, as well as strong relationships with local service managers (both NHS and also social services teams from Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool and Lancashire councils). Our group offers peer support both in the group and at meetings that carers may attend such as needs assessment or clinical interventions. This gives carers the confidence and support they need. Carers can access the group via email or telephone or attend meetings in central Lancashire These give people plenty of opportunity to share experiences with each other and also tend to be mini conferences featuring key speakers. If required, we can contribute to travel expenses or we can try to arrange lifts. Our basis is a belief that the best support for carers of people with mental illness is to have the best care for their loved ones. If you wish to get involved in the group, require any support or want to sign up to our newsletter, please contact us. This group is open to anyone across Lancashire.

• ST7 1DG, 27 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

We are a peer support group in Kidsgrove that provides a safe and supportive environment in which group members can meet and talk about things they can't talk about elsewhere. Group members can join us for trips and to promote positive wellbeing.

• CH66 2WR, 30 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

The Trinity Mental Health Support Group runs a monthly meeting on the last Thursday of each month (1–3pm) at Trinity Church, Ellesmere Port. It's open to anyone aged 18 years or over who has their own personal experiences of mental illness. The group is entirely peer led, which means its run by people who have their own personal experience of mental illness. Our group was developed by people who felt there was a lack of access to peer support in and around Ellesmere Port and wanted to do something about it. The group is very welcoming and informal and offers a range of activities, including playing board games, doing art and crafts, and discussing personal issues and challenges over a hot drink. If you would like to find out more about us, please contact Sylvia, or just come along to our next group meeting.

• S1 2QQ, 32 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Our Link Up group offers people with mental illness the chance to come together in a relaxing and welcoming space. Our group meets monthly to socialise, share experiences and provide support and encouragement to each other. We never put pressure on anyone to share how they’re doing. We just offer the space for people to do so freely and without judgment, so our members feel less isolated and more supported. We explore topics such as living well, and we encourage members to share ideas and skills and try out new activities. Our aim is to enjoy life and share some laughter too. New members are always welcome.

• S2 3QF, 32 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

Our Sheffield OCD Support Group offers people affected by OCD, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and hording disorder the chance to come together in a relaxed and welcoming space. Our friendly group meets once a month to share experiences, coping strategies and information, and to offer support and encouragement to each other. We never put pressure on anyone to share how they’re doing. We just offer the space for people to do so freely and without judgement, so our members feel less isolated and more supported. We have strong links with OCD Action, which helps us keep up-to-date with additional help and support that's available to our members, including events focusing on OCD. New members are always welcome.