Rethink Shrewsbury Carers Support Group

• DY14 9DB, 29 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

We are a peer support group for men with lived experience of mental illness. The group aims to bring together men from Bewdley and the surrounding area, in a safe space. Group members will be able to engage in a broad range of activities to support each other and build a community free from judgement.

• CH3 5UD, 33 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

The Chester Support Group has been running since 2013 and provides an opportunity for people with lived experience of mental illness to come together and receive peer support. The group is entirely peer led, run by volunteers who have our own personal experience of mental illness, many of whom have made lifelong friendships. Today we run our weekly Monday Drop In, which starts with our breakfast club (10.00-11.30am) where we offer a bacon and egg sandwich, toast or a healthy option. The drop in continues until 3.00pm where people take part in arts and crafts activities, playing board games and sharing our experiences of mental illness. On the third Monday of the month we have our evening support group (6.00-8.00pm) where we offer similar activities. We also run a Guitar Group with separate sessions for beginners and more experienced players (please contact us for details). During the summer months, we look after our large garden and grow fruit and vegetables that can be used in our Cooking Group. If you wish to find out more about what we do or would like to take part in our activities, please contact us to find out more.

• CH1 4EJ, 33 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Our Garden Quarter support group is a peer-led support group that holds a meeting on the second Wednesday of each month at Northgate Lock resource centre in Chester (6–8pm). We offer a range of activities to get involved in, from playing board games, pool or darts, doing art and crafts and occasionally singing some karaoke songs. The group is entirely run by volunteers who have their own personal experience of mental illness and many members have made lifelong friendships by attending the group. We provide an opportunity to discuss challenges, share experiences and receive suggestions on how to maintain a good mental wellbeing.

• CH1 5HN, 34 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

The Blacon Mental Wellbeing Group is a place where people living with mental illness can come together to give and receive peer support. We meet on the first Saturday of each month (10.30am–12.30pm) to provide opportunities to meet to members who are unable to make groups during the normal working week. The group takes part in a range of activities, from playing board games to discussing the challenges of living with a mental health condition. We are led by people with their own experiences of mental illness, as they are best placed to know what it’s like to have good days and bad days. We know how important a chat with peers can be on a difficult day and how sharing our experiences can help maintain good mental wellbeing. The group is informal and welcoming, and we never put anybody under any pressure to take part in activities or discussions, or to share anything they feel uncomfortable about. We are open to anybody over the age of 18. So why not come down to say hello and have a coffee and a biscuit? We look forward to seeing you.

• ST7 1DG, 34 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.

• WS1 3PR, 35 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Our members meet to support each other, share ideas and techniques to help with mental health issues, prevent isolation and build friendships. We prioritise different topics for discussion every week and campaign on mental health issues across Walsall.

• CH66 2WR, 39 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.

• B91 1QY, 47 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Our group meets monthly in Solihull and encourages members to have conversations and share their ideas and experiences. We also signpost and steer people to other organisations that will benefit them. We provide a range of activities to encourage socialising and the building of friendships. This includes presentations from guest speakers on topics usually related to mental health, as well as informal chats and supportive discussions.

• SK9 1NW, 48 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.