How do I register for peer support?

You can register for peer support by going to Groups on our main menu above and clicking on the ‘Register for Support’ button at the top of the page.

What is peer support?

Peer support is when people use their own experiences to help each other. There are different types of peer support, but they all aim to: - bring together people with shared experiences to support each other - provide a space where you feel accepted and understood - treat everyone’s experiences as being equally important - involve both giving and receiving support.

What happens at a peer support group?

All of our peer support groups are hosted by trained Peer Support Leaders who have their own experience of mental illness. The groups are very informal and usually involve coming together a group over a cup of tea and talking about your experiences and how you are feeling. These groups are designed to be as safe and supportive as possible. You don’t have to share if you don’t want to, you will not be put under any pressure to talk. Sometimes just knowing there are others going through what you are going through is helpful. 

Could peer support help me?

Lots of people find peer support useful to help them cope with mental health issues. For example, it could: - help you to open up about what you are feeling and experiencing - introduce you to ideas and approaches that others have found helpful - reassure you that you’re not alone in how you are feeling - help you to connect with others and give you a sense of belonging - encourage you to value your strengths - build your self-esteem and confidence - help you to feel more hopeful about the future.