Rethink Shrewsbury Carers Support Group

• DY8 1HA, 32 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Moms Mindful Hub is a group working to support the wellbeing of mothers from across the Dudley borough. The group aims to combat social isolation by helping members build social networks and gain help through peer support meetings. The group delivers peer support alongside social events, guest speakers, online support, signposting and promoting self-care.

• 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.

• CH3 5BR, 33 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.

• WS8 6HR, 36 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

We are open to parents, family, siblings & carers of people on the autism spectrum. Adults on the autism spectrum are also welcome to attend. The group operates as a support network for this community where people with similar experiences can draw from these experiences to support others. The group provides a safe space for people to disclose their experiences, to offload & to learn from their peers. Generally children will not be present at the meetings. We aim also to provide a space alongside alongside the meeting for your children to play in during school holidays. We help to signpost people to appropriate services for professional advice.

• L1 1JD, 48 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.

• SK1 1EG, 55 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.

• DE1 3QL, 57 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Our Derby Rethink group has been meeting for many years and provides a range of opportunities for members. We meet weekly in an informal setting to offer support through mutual understanding of shared experiences. We are active in raising awareness of mental health in the local community. We also campaign and fundraise to raise money for the group and promote Rethink as a charity. We support each other and welcome new members through a buddying system. Meetings are relaxed and supportive, and members are able to stay as little or long as they are comfortable with. New members are keenly invited to attend with no referral necessary.

• M60 0AB, 58 miles from this group
• Tag: 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.

• M2 1NL, 58 miles 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.