Wakefield Rethink Carers Group

• DN1 2EE, 19 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

We are Carers Altogether; we are a friendly group that meet once a month in the morning. Offering a safe relaxed space for people caring for someone living with mental illness the opportunity to share what sort of month they’ve had and do so freely and without judgement. We provide information, share knowledge, skills and offer support and encouragement to one and another. For many of us it’s about enjoying the company and support of others in a similar position as to ours, and always over a relaxing cuppa and a few biscuits. New members are always welcome.

• S1 1HA, 20 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

Our Sheffield OCD Support Group offers people affected by OCD, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and hoarding disorder the chance to come together in a relaxed and welcoming space. Our friendly group meets once a month to share experiences, coping strategies and information, and to offer support and encouragement to each other. We never put pressure on anyone to share how they’re doing. We just offer the space for people to do so freely and without judgement, so our members feel less isolated and more supported. We have longstanding links with OCD Action, which helps us keep up-to-date with additional help and support that's available to our members, including events focusing on OCD. New members are always welcome - no referral is required but we do ask that if possible you email us before attending.

• S1 2QQ, 21 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Our Link Up group offers people with mental illness the chance to come together in a relaxing and welcoming space. Our group meets monthly to socialise, share experiences and provide support and encouragement to each other. We never put pressure on anyone to share how they’re doing. We just offer the space for people to do so freely and without judgment, so our members feel less isolated and more supported. We explore topics such as living well, and we encourage members to share ideas and skills and try out new activities. Our aim is to enjoy life and share some laughter too. New members are always welcome.

• , 25 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

Our Group has been supporting people living with mental illness including their families and carers for over thirty years. We run a monthly carers group in collaboration with the York carers centre. Our group meets once a month in an evening, and offers carers and family supporting someone living with mental illness the chance to come together in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Our friendly group offers a safe space for people to share their experiences freely and without judgement, so our members feel less isolated and more supported. We provide information, share knowledge and skills and on occasions we are supported by visiting speakers from our local trust, keeping us up to date with changes in services and care.

• , 25 miles from this group
• Tag: People with a Mental Illness

We are a small and friendly group of older men that meet to chat over a drink, we also provide a small buffet for our members to enjoy together. In addition to our monthly gatherings, we plan visits to places of interest, as well as other social outings. New members are always welcome, so come along or contact us for further information.

• , 26 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

Our Eckington craft group offers people living with mental illness the opportunity to come together and socialise. Our welcoming group also offers members the chance to develop a range of creative skills, including textiles and sewing, card-making, painting and drawing, in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment. The group is facilitated by friendly and experienced people with a variety of craft expertise. Generally, new members are referred to the group by outside agencies, but anyone is welcome to drop in to meet everyone. If you are interested in joining the group please do get in touch.

• , 31 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

The East Lancs Activity Group runs a wide array of activities across Burnley for people living with mental illness. We believe that by providing sports and social activities we can help to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of members and reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. Our group activities vary from going to the gym to visiting the local cinema to see the latest Hollywood blockbuster. We meet on the first Friday of each month to plan our activities for the following month, so all our members can help decide what we do. The group is entirely peer led, and is run by Greg and a group of volunteers who each have a personal experience of mental illness. An important part of what we do is providing peer support to each other and sharing our experiences with others facing similar challenges. If you’re interested in finding out more, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you. Meets in various locations across Burnley.

• S41 7TD, 31 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. We have a WhatsApp group open to members where they can support each other. We also hold separate Zoom and WhatsApp groups for parents/carers/friends and family. For anyone wishing to join, or get more information, please contact derbyshireborderlinepd@gmail.com

• M2 1NL, 33 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

Welcome to Rethink Mental Illness Manchester support group. This group and our meetings are managed and led by volunteers and is supported by and registered with Rethink Mental Illness. Our group aims to provide an opportunity for people who experience mental health difficulties to come together for mutual peer support. We run a general support peer support meeting on Thursday evenings, for anyone experiencing difficulties with mental health regardless of whether they have a diagnosis or are involved with mental health services, as well as families and carers. All our meetings include and are open to their families 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. As well as weekly meetings we also hold regular social events and outings. If you wish to find out more, or want to sign up to our newsletter, please do send us an email or message.