Think Again Peer Support Group

• WS8 6HR, 5 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.

• DE1 3QL, 32 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.

• SY3 8DN, 35 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

We are a long-standing peer support group for carers that offers information and support relating to mental health. We do this by sharing experiences and organising speakers to talk about mental health topics. Group members stay informed about local mental health matters and campaign on local issues. New members are always welcome.

• ST7 1DG, 36 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.

• NG9 8ET, 38 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

We aim to provide support for those with lived experience and family/carers. We offer traditional peer support in a safe and supportive environment to discuss topics/concerns, share knowledge, information and experiences, raise awareness in the local community through campaigning, visiting speakers and fundraising opportunities.

• NN11 4GG, 41 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

Our Daventry Carers group offers support for people whose friends or family have been affected by mental illness. We have been meeting regularly for several years but always welcome new members to join us. We provide mutual support and information through an understanding of shared experiences. We are active in the local community, create publications and deliver a programme of guest speakers who cover a variety of topics of interest. Meetings are relaxed and therapeutic, and support is offered in a safe and non-judgemental manner.

• NN11 2JB, 41 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Green Health at Daventry is a unique group that offers people living with mental illness the opportunity to get involved in horticulture projects. Our group is run by friendly and knowledgeable people, meets weekly and helps members improve their wellbeing in a therapeutic and non-judgmental environment. Members develop knowledge and awareness of horticulture and its benefits on health. We also organise social opportunities, such as a meal out at Christmas. New members are warmly welcomed and included.

• S42 6XW, 48 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Our Friendship and Support Group is a relaxed and therapeutic environment for individuals, carers, siblings – anyone affected by mental illness. This may include depression, anxiety, loneliness, bipolar, as well as other conditions. Our friendly group members offer mutual support to each other in an inclusive and non-judgemental atmosphere. Our meetings are informal, with members able to stay as long or little as they wish. No referral is necessary. Just come along.

• S41 7TD, 51 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

We provide an opportunity for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and their family and friends to come together, swap experiences, gain information and, most importantly, support each other. We discuss the various symptoms of BPD, distraction techniques and other coping mechanisms, as well as many other subjects. The group is relaxed and friendly, and members can participate as much or as little as they like.