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.

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'Everybody Draw!' a 12-week series of mindful drawing sessions
Join us every Tuesday evening 6:30pm on Zoom for a one-hour mindful mark-making workshop, led by Neil Greenhalgh and facilitated by the Rethink Mental Illness Manchester support group. Running for 12 weeks from Tuesday 16th February to Tuesday 4th May 2021. These sessions aren't about technical drawings and getting things 'right' but about exploring, relaxing and taking notice of things around you. You'll complete a series of exercises in drawing that require only a simple pencil, a standard piece of paper, and an open mind...aiming to demonstrate the use of drawing as a tool for discovery. Although some of the sessions are linked, you can join any or all - you don't need to sign up to the full course. These sessions are open to anyone in the Greater Manchester area aged 18+ who feels their mental health might benefit. Pre-registration is required:
Pre-Register Here Pre-Register Here
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Group Values
The group have updated our group values for 2020
Click here to download our groups values. Click here to download our groups values.
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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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Directions to our Meeting Venue
How to find our Old Bank meeting venue How to find our Old Bank meeting venue