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“A men’s football peer support group helps me thrive” – James’ story
Last updated: 13/10/2023
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Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support Service
Services and Groups |Last updated: 10/10/2025
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Peer Support Workers: Exploring Rethink Mental Illness’s Practice
Campaigns and policy |1 min read |Last updated: 20/03/2025
Peer Support Workers: Exploring Rethink Mental Illness’s Practice A peer support worker is someone with lived experience of a mental health problem who uses their experience to support other people in mental health services. It is a crucial role within a number of Rethink Mental Illness services. In early 2023, we launched our Learning and Insights...
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Rethink Liverpool Peer Support Group
Services and Groups |Last updated: 23/10/2025
Our registered Group in Liverpool was established by people who had personal experiences of mental health and came together to challenge the stigma around mental health. Through our work with the Time to Change campaign, we realised that there wasn't a place for people to come together, share our knowledge of what support was available to each other, and give and receive mutual peer support. We established the Liverpool group to provide this opportunity, so the more knowledgeable members could share their stories and journeys through navigating the mental health system in Liverpool. We know that when people first come in contact with the mental health field, it can be confusing to know what support is available in the community and which is appropriate for your needs at that time. One of our aims is to provide clear information about what support you can access in the region. We also provide an opportunity to share their own stories about how mental health has affected them, providing a non-judgmental listening ear from people who have been through similar challenges. Coordinators Garrick and Jeanette have their personal experiences of mental health, and supporting other people with their own recovery journey of mental health. We strive to provide a safe and supportive environment where people can talk openly about mental health The group is currently taking a break but will resume mid-September 2025. We currently provide information and signposting services at Liverpool Central Library on Thursday afternoons and Friday mornings. We have a desk on the first floor of the library (near the reference section) where people can come to speak with one of our volunteers, Garrick and Jeanette. We welcome opportunities to listen to your personal experiences of mental health (and people are free to share as little or as much as they like) and share our knowledge of what services are available in the Liverpool area that might be able to provide further support. We are also happy to share our own experiences and what's worked for us (in the knowledge that what's worked for us might not work for everyone). Our desk is located in a public section of the library, so other people may be sitting at a nearby table (especially during busy times). If you need a more confidential space to speak, please let us know before so we can see if we can arrange a more private area to speak (we might not be able to arrange this on the day).
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Trauma Informed Peer Support Group - North Essex (Tips NE)
Services and Groups |Last updated: 07/07/2025
We are a supportive, peer-led group of people who have a lived experience of trauma. Trauma can be physical, mental, emotional or spiritual and it comes from a range of experiences. We understand that the lived experience is different for everyone and therefore the impact that trauma can leave is different for everyone. No judgement. Confidential. Understanding. Connection. Support. Hope. Growth. Happiness. Nobody should have to go through challenging times alone so we come together to share TIPS and coping strategies, so we can build resilience and grow a brighter future. The group will offer a safe space for people in the Dovercourt and Harwich area to come together in a relaxed environment. Alone we may be strong but together we are stronger.
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Moms Mindful Hub
Services and Groups |Last updated: 23/10/2024
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 and organised walks which parents and carers can attend with their children. The group delivers peer support alongside social events, guest speakers, online support, signposting and promoting self care.
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Somerset Peer Connections
Services and Groups |Last updated: 01/04/2025
Peer Connections is a free service that offers support to people aged 18+ living in Somerset with a diagnosed or undiagnosed Serious Mental Illness (SMI)—Schizophrenia, Psychosis, Bipolar or a Personality Disorder. Our peer volunteer team have had their own challenges with mental health and found coping strategies and skills that worked for them. They will have a good understanding of your experiences, feelings and thoughts. This delivered as part of Open Mental Health is an alliance of local voluntary organisations, the NHS and social care, Somerset County Council, and individuals with lived experience of mental health.
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