South Buckinghamshire Rethink Group

• RG9 2AR, 12 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

We offer a safe, understanding forum in a confidential setting. We aim to create positive changes in the lives of our group members by providing help and support.

• HA3 5BD, 13 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Our support group and activities are open to carers, people living with mental illness and their families and friends. The support group provides mutual support, as well as helpful information via our monthly evening meetings. We also aim to improve local mental health policies and services by promoting members' views at local and national meetings.

• GU22 7UW, 20 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

Our group offers support to carers of people who have lived experience of mental illness. We believe in information sharing and we ensure that we are able to signpost our group members to services in our local area. We also have guest speakers to share their expertise and knowledge.

• SW19 4EF, 22 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.

• SE1 7TP, 23 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

The London Arts and Social Network is a peer led network whose members identify with the difficulties associated with personality disorder (whether formally diagnosed or not). We provide a space for people to meet and enjoy London-based arts and cultural events. The network aims to give people who may be isolated an opportunity to make new friends and enjoy the experience of going to cultural events with a peer group who can appreciate the difficulties of having a personality disorder.

• SE1 7TP, 24 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, 24 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.

• OX4 1YH, 26 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

We are a group of people affected by mental health issues, either directly, as family members or friends, or because we work in the field of mental health. We believe the voice of lived experience should be heard and welcome everyone who shares this view. We aim to act as a forum for the exchange of innovative ideas around areas of mental health and inclusion, to network, and to take positive action to change perceptions and improve people’s lives. We listen to a range of speakers, discuss ideas and plan campaigns. We meet monthly. Please contact us for more information.

• SE15 6DR, 26 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