Rethink South West Kent Voluntary Group

• DA11 0BQ, 13 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

Our group offers a unique opportunity for people with lived experience to gain confidence, build self esteem and combat social isolation. We are a peer led support group and we aim to aid recovery and social well being by offering a safe and welcoming environment

• CR0 5LP, 14 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.

• ME4 4EE, 16 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, 16 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.

• SE15 6DR, 18 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

• SE1 7TP, 19 miles from this group
• Tag: Siblings

Our long running group is open to anyone who has a brother or sister with lived experience of mental illness. The relationship between siblings is different to any other relationship, and our group reflects that. We can give a good insight into how mental illness can change relationships and discuss the ways you can support your sibling and the rest of your family, both emotionally and practically.

• SE1 7TP, 20 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

Our group is for those who care for people living with borderline personality disorder or emotional unstable personality disorder (BPD or EUPD)). The group provides mutual support through discussions and gives you the opportunity to speak to our lived experience facilitator about all aspects of BPD/EUPD), which is something you may feel uncomfortable doing with a loved one.

• SE1 7TP, 20 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Our group is intended to provide support for those affected by depersonalisation and derealisation disorder (DPDR). It is a condition that affects between 1–2% of the population but has an average diagnosis time of 7–12 years, and for which there is only one specialist service in the UK. The group offers peer support to help people manage their symptoms and the path to treatment.

• SW19 4EF, 20 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

Our very long running Wimbledon Wednesday Group has become a key source of information and support in the area. We provide information on local and national services and support and empower one another. The group is for anyone affected by mental illness who is or has been under a Community Mental Health Team. We also talk to local decision makers to try and improve the treatment of all those affected by mental illness. We meet every Wednesday of the year for a relaxed and friendly evening of games, low-cost food and drinks, bingo, chess, art and colouring, Scrabble, chatting and quizzes. We also have a quiet room for those who wish to use it. We have occasional outings, eg to the theatre, cinema, walks, days out to towns and cities, countryside and seaside. We are always looking to do more, so we would welcome any suggestions and support.