Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group

• M2 1NL, < 1 mile from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Our group was set up by Ben to support people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction who also have mental health difficulties (dual diagnosis). We know that many people use substances to manage their mental health. When they receive treatment for their dependency on drugs and alcohol often their unresolved mental health issues become bigger challenges again. Due to a lack of integrated dual diagnosis treatment, people often don’t get immediate support for mental health issues if they are in drug and alcohol services and vice versa. We set up our group to support people who are dealing with both mental health and substance misuse difficulties. We offer peer support group meetings which are open to people who experience dual diagnosis and their family members, friends and carers. Within our meetings we share information about other organisations and services that offer support and members also share personal insights into what works for them in terms of their recovery. We hope that by attending our group, people can find a source of mutual support from others with similar experiences and realise they are not alone in facing these challenges, thereby reducing the sense of isolation that people with dual diagnosis and their family, friends and carers can often face. For enquiries about the group, please contact the group coordinator Ben on the above phone number or email.

• 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.

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

The Accrington, Burnley and Pendle 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, 21 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.

• L1 1JD, 30 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Struggling to cope? Would you like to meet others who have been through it and will accept you for who you are? Why not come along to our support group and have a cup of tea and a chat? We will provide a non-judgemental listening ear, friendship and social support that can make all the difference when you are trying to cope with life’s challenges. Our support group is run by people who have personal lived experience of mental health issues or have looked after someone who has.Our group provides a welcoming, safe place where people can come and have a chat. We will provide empathy, acceptance and reassurance.

• 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.

• CH3 5BR, 32 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

We are a group where people can come together and share experiences of keeping well. We are open to anyone who has any lived experience of mental health. We are entirely peer led, run by volunteers who have our own personal experience of mental illness, many of whom have made lifelong friendships.

• PR9 0TU, 33 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

The Southport Seasiders Mental Health Group is a group that is open to anybody who has experience of mental illness and lives in or around the Southport area. We currently hold a drop-in meeting on Wednesday afternoons in a local cafe near the railway station. The group provides an opportunity for people to give and receive peer support, share personal experiences of mental illness, and hear from others about how they manage their mental illness. We hope that people will develop new friendships from attending the group as well as learn new skills and tips on how to better manage their wellbeing.

• ., 33 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

Our Barnsley OCD group offers people living with OCD and their family members, friends and carers the chance to come together in a supportive and welcoming space. Our friendly group meets monthly to socialise, share experiences and offer support and encouragement to each other, as well as to enjoy a good chat with laughter over a cuppa and a few biscuits. We also arrange outings and activities that we can do together and away from our normal group meetings.