Rethink Sangam

• ME4 4EE, 7 miles 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

• ME4 4SE, 7 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

We are a weekly peer support group that's open to anyone living with mental illnes or struggling with social isolation issues. At our meetings, members discuss issues they're facing and share experiences, helping to prevent social isolation. We also arrange for speakers to regularly attend our meetings.

• TN13 3UP, 13 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.

• SS0 7AU, 15 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

Our group is coordinated by volunteers 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 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, games, quizzes, listening to guest speakers, and much more. We meet for two hours on the last Saturday of every month (except December) to play ping pong, crazy golf, tumble tower blocks, board games, dominoes, cards and we can sometimes use the garden for outdoor activities. Refreshments of tea, coffee and biscuits are provided. We will be having our annual Post Christmas Social & Raffle with party food on Monday 30th December 2019 4pm to 7pm. We will be hosting a 'Time to Talk' day event on Thursday 6th February 2020 6:30pm to 9:30pm with games and quizzes plus more.

• SE15 6DR, 19 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

The Sporting Recovery Group provides opportunities for social interaction through physical activity and a Wellness Cafe. We offer a stigma free and welcoming environment for people with lived experience of mental distress or enduring mental illness, their carers and support staff. Our activities include: - Individual and team sport - Gym and non contact boxing - Racket sports - Tai Chi, yoga and dance classes - Peer support (a safe space to meet and talk/Wellness Cafe

• CR0 5LP, 20 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.

• CM2 6JY, 20 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 1FF, 20 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.

• E3 4BY, 21 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Our group welcomes women who have had a mild to moderate experience of mental illness, who want to improve their physical and mental health through physical activity. Physical activitiy helps to reduce stress and symptoms of mental health conditions. Our peer support activity sessions aim to make you feel good because it releases chemicals known as 'happy hormones' that improves your mood. Contact us to find out more.