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Bristol Siblings Group
Services and Groups |Last updated: 23/10/2024
Do you have a brother or sister living with mental illness? You are not alone! When your brother or sister is unwell it can be a difficult time for you and your family. You might have lots of questions and concerns. You might be worried about your sibling and how best to support them. You might need some support for yourself and find it difficult to know where to turn. The Bristol Siblings Group is a voluntary led peer support and we run the group in the evenings, once a month, via Zoom. A supportive space: Whether your sibling is experiencing ill mental health for the first time, or they have been affected by mental illness for longer, you are very welcome to come along to our monthly meetings where you can: • meet other siblings • share your experiences and the emotions you feel as a sibling • access information on mental health issues and sibling support • realise you are not alone. A place to share: The group is very friendly and informal, and you’ll have the chance to offload, and talk about whatever’s going on for you and your family. It’s up to you how much or little you talk, but you can feel sure there will people at the group who want to listen and connect with you. Information and learning: We share information on how to look after someone who is unwell or share ideas about how to look after our own mental health.
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Rethink Mental Illness - support for siblings (South London)
Services and Groups |Last updated: 03/04/2024
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. The group usually meets roughly 9 times a year, on the last Wednesday of the month, but from time to time this may change. We mainly support siblings whose brother or sister has schizophrenia or bi-polar but will not turn anyone away who cannot find support elsewhere. The best way to contact the group is via our email address: rethinklondonsibs@gmail.com. All will receive a warm welcome.
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“It’s only me that knows the history of his illness” – Stella’s story
Last updated: 03/06/2025
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Other Services and Organisations
Services and Groups |1 min read |Last updated: 20/06/2023
We have included information about a range of other useful services, resources and organisations that may be of use to you. Counselling and Bereavement Support Support for Adults Survivors Of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) - National charity providing peer support and a helpline - Call 0300 111 5065 9am-9pm Monday to Friday or visit this link Cruse...
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“I didn’t realise for a very long time that I’d been a carer” – Jonathan’s story
Last updated: 03/06/2025
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Other Services and Organisations
Services and Groups |1 min read |Last updated: 10/01/2025
We have included information about a range of other useful services, resources and organisations that may be of use to you. Counselling and Bereavement Support Support for Adults Survivors Of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) - National charity providing peer support and a helpline - Call 0300 111 5065 9am-9pm Monday to Friday or visit this link Cruse...
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“I could see the fun part of Mum slipping away” – Liberty’s story
Last updated: 09/10/2023
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