Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group
Open to: Carers and People with Mental Illness
The Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group is a group for people affected by severe mental illness to come together to share information and support with each other.
Our group was started in 2008 by Mary, who has a close family member with severe mental illness and wanted to meet others with similar experiences. The group is open to everyone: people personally affected by severe mental illness and their family members, friends and carers. As a peer-led group, we find that one of our most valuable offers is that members are able to feel comfortable talking about their experiences with others in a similar situation. Members often share suggestions based on how they overcame similar challenges in their lives, though sometimes just the opportunity to talk can help reduce feelings of isolation. We also occasionally arrange for guest speaker to attend a meeting, and we sometimes organise social events. In the past, this has included us going on the ‘folk music train’ to Glossop and running arts and crafts taster sessions which allowed members to try vinyl cutting and pottery.
If you wish to find out more, or want to sign up to our newsletter, please don’t hesitate to contact Mary.
Group Coordinators
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Next Meeting - Thursday on Zoom
We are currently meeting weekly, every Thursday evening from 6:30 - 7:30pm on Zoom video conference. New members are welcome to join at any time. For more details and an link to the meeting, please contact Mary, Group Co-ordinator, via email or phone
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Download our Group Leaflet
Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Support Group Leaflet Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Support Group Leaflet
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Directions to our Meeting Venue
How to find our Old Bank meeting venue How to find our Old Bank meeting venue
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David Rayner interviewed on Trafford Sound Radio Station
David Rayner was interviewed on Trafford Sound afternoon show at the start of June. You can download the full interview to listen below
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Download Our Poster
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