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Peer support is when people use their own experiences to help each other. Forms of peer support include:
Support is based on sharing experiences and agreeing a reason for meeting. How you choose to meet up or connect with people is very flexible and depends on your personal preferences. Peer support can improve your emotional health, wellbeing and sense of belonging.
A vital part of peer support is mutual respect; peer support aims to help both those giving and receiving support. Everyone's experiences are treated as equally important, so you might find this gives you a different experience to more traditional support options.
Use the search below to find a community led peer support group in your area. Mind does not run the groups listed on this directory, and is not responsible for the content, advice and support they provide. We always suggest you contact each local group directly to find out more and if it's the right group for you.
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This directory was created in 2013 using data gathered from a Mind study to scope mental health peer support: Piecing together the Jigsaw.
We are happy to for new community peer support groups to join the directory. This means more people can find and access peer support locally or online.
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Mind does not run the groups listed on the directory, and is not responsible for the content, advice and support that they provide. We always suggest you contact each local group directly to find out more. Community peer support groups can quickly change their status and it is possible that a group listed on this directory is no longer running or the groups contact details are not working. Please let us know by emailing [email protected] (updated July 2021)
Due to Covid19 and government advice some groups are now meeting online. Please contact each group to find out if they are currently meeting.
Depression Alliance no longer exists as a charity. The continuing self-help groups and related peer support exists independently of Mind and the former Depression Alliance.
We meet every Friday morning, 10.30-11.30am.
Email: [email protected]
The Barbary National Centre for Mental Health
25 Vincent Drive
Birmingham
B15 2FG
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.app-network.org/
This group is facilitated by Cornerhouse, a North West Surrey mental health charity. The depression support group meets every Wednesday 7.30pm-9pm
Corner House
1a Corrie Road
Addlestone
KT15 2HT
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nextsteps.me.uk
131 Katherine Street
Ashton Under Lyne
IG8 0HL
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/tameside/
The Media Centre
11-13 King Street
Margate
Kent
CT9 1DA
Phone: 0184 344 8384
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.speakupcic.co.uk/
We meet every Wednesday from 2-4pm
Age UK, 131 Katherine Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire OL6 7AW
A peer support project in Southwark, South London, where we train people with lived experience of mental health issues to become paid supporters to clients moving out of high-supported living.
Phone: 07961 108 588
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Mark
Website: http://www.mind.org.uk
Our group aims to provide support for fellow sufferers of depression who live in Barnet. We are a peer-led group and meet twice a month including face-to-face and online.
If you would like to attend a meeting please contact us first so that we can have a chat with you and send you a newsletter and a copy of our group guidelines. You can contact us by phone, email or our website.
Phone: 07541187907
Email: [email protected]
Independent Living Centre
7 Bristol Avenue, Colindale
London
NW9 4BR
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.inclusionbarnet.org.uk/
Meets every Wednesday at midday.
Phone: 07538 113 890
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Becky
Unit 1, Chalk Hill House
19 Rosary Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 1SZ
Phone: 0300 123 3355
Email: [email protected]
Beat provides helplines, online support and a network of UK-wide self-help groups to help adults and young people in the UK beat their eating disorders
Maidstone Self Help and Support Group for sufferers and carers,
C/O Priority House, Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent ME16 9QQ
Priority House, Maidstone Hospital
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
Phone: 01634 811395
Contact(s): Tina and Kathy
1A Rupert Square
Reading
RG1 3HE
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.together-uk.org/
73A London Road
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex
TN39 3LB
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.together-uk.org/
The Moseley Exchange
149-153 Alcester Road
Birmingham
B13 8JP
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bipolaruk.org/
Birmingham LGBT Centre
38/40 Holloway Circus
Birmingham
B1 1EQ
Phone: 0121 643 0821
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://blgbt.org/
Motivating people with mental health needs to be positive through their own creative writing and artwork.
Email: [email protected]
Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, 2 Kings Court
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
WR5 1JR
11 Belgrave Road
London
SW1V 1RB
Contact(s): https://www.bipolaruk.org/
Website: http://bellesplace.co.uk/
Maidstone Community Support Centre
39-48 Marsham Street
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1HH
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bipolaruk.org/
We meet every Friday morning, 10.30-11.30am.
Email: [email protected]
The Barbary National Centre for Mental Health
25 Vincent Drive
Birmingham
B15 2FG
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.app-network.org/
This group is facilitated by Cornerhouse, a North West Surrey mental health charity. The depression support group meets every Wednesday 7.30pm-9pm
Corner House
1a Corrie Road
Addlestone
KT15 2HT
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nextsteps.me.uk
131 Katherine Street
Ashton Under Lyne
IG8 0HL
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/tameside/
The Media Centre
11-13 King Street
Margate
Kent
CT9 1DA
Phone: 0184 344 8384
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.speakupcic.co.uk/
We meet every Wednesday from 2-4pm
Age UK, 131 Katherine Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire OL6 7AW
A peer support project in Southwark, South London, where we train people with lived experience of mental health issues to become paid supporters to clients moving out of high-supported living.
Phone: 07961 108 588
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Mark
Website: http://www.mind.org.uk
Our group aims to provide support for fellow sufferers of depression who live in Barnet. We are a peer-led group and meet twice a month including face-to-face and online.
If you would like to attend a meeting please contact us first so that we can have a chat with you and send you a newsletter and a copy of our group guidelines. You can contact us by phone, email or our website.
Phone: 07541187907
Email: [email protected]
Independent Living Centre
7 Bristol Avenue, Colindale
London
NW9 4BR
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.inclusionbarnet.org.uk/
Meets every Wednesday at midday.
Phone: 07538 113 890
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Becky
Unit 1, Chalk Hill House
19 Rosary Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR1 1SZ
Phone: 0300 123 3355
Email: [email protected]
Beat provides helplines, online support and a network of UK-wide self-help groups to help adults and young people in the UK beat their eating disorders
Maidstone Self Help and Support Group for sufferers and carers,
C/O Priority House, Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, Maidstone, Kent ME16 9QQ
Priority House, Maidstone Hospital
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
Phone: 01634 811395
Contact(s): Tina and Kathy
1A Rupert Square
Reading
RG1 3HE
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.together-uk.org/
73A London Road
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex
TN39 3LB
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.together-uk.org/
The Moseley Exchange
149-153 Alcester Road
Birmingham
B13 8JP
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bipolaruk.org/
Birmingham LGBT Centre
38/40 Holloway Circus
Birmingham
B1 1EQ
Phone: 0121 643 0821
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://blgbt.org/
Motivating people with mental health needs to be positive through their own creative writing and artwork.
Email: [email protected]
Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, 2 Kings Court
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
WR5 1JR
11 Belgrave Road
London
SW1V 1RB
Contact(s): https://www.bipolaruk.org/
Website: http://bellesplace.co.uk/
Maidstone Community Support Centre
39-48 Marsham Street
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1HH
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bipolaruk.org/
We are a small but enthusiastic team endeavouring to promote good mental health and wellbeing, empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community and involve service users in our planning and delivery of services.
2A Hamley Court
Dennison Road
Bodmin
Cornwall
PL31 2LL
Phone: 01326 617 220
Email: [email protected]
Hanover House
Hanover St
Bolton
BL1 4TG
Website: https://www.mhist.co.uk/
Meets every Thursday 3-5pm at North Kensington Library. 108 Ladbroke Grove, London W11 1PZ (opposite Ladbroke Grove tube).
North Kensington Library
108 Ladbroke Grove
London
W11 1PZ
Email: [email protected]
Bow Community Hall
William Place
London
E3 5ED
Website: http://www.bowhaven.org.uk/
Meets Thursdays 10.00-11.30am
Email: [email protected]
Provides hope and support, and focuses on supporting people to achieving sustained mental health.
2A Fielding Lane
Bromley
Kent
BR2 9FL
Phone: 0208 313 9725
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.community-options.org.uk
This is a local independent group which provides support and information for people with mental health problems.
Email: [email protected]
Kemp Town Crypt Community Centre
35 St George's Road
Brighton
BN2 1ED
Phone: 0333 323 3880
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bipolaruk.org/
C/O Bristol Mind
35 Old Market Street
Bristol
BS2 0EZ
Email: [email protected]
Volunteer support, befriending and visiting service for people over the age of 50 experiencing or recovering from mental health problems.
Humanity House, Colliers Way
Phoenix Park
Nottingham
NG8 6AT
Phone: 0115 852 8024
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.redcross.org.uk
Community Wellbeing Services in Orpington. Safe, welcoming group support, activities and access to courses. Full support and training is offered to peer group volunteers with lived experience of mental health problems who wish to develop and gain valuable skills and experience.
Stepping Stones
38 Mason's Hill
Bromley
BR2 9JG
Phone: 0203 328 0365
Email: [email protected]
We meet every Thursday 7.15-9pm. We are a small friendly group and meet in a small private room in the local Sainsbury’s. If you intend coming to a meeting please text or ring me first so that I know you are coming.
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Janet
20 - 22 York Road
London
SW11 3QA
34 Military road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1LT
Phone: 01227 788 211
Email: [email protected]
Kline House
13 George Street West
Luton, Bedfordshire
LU1 2BJ
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.caraline.com/
31-33 Lumiere Court
209 Balham High Road
London
SW17 7BQ
Phone: 0208 772 6222
Website: https://www.certitude.london/
Barton Hill Settlement
41-43 Ducie Road, Lawrence Hill
Bristol
BS5 0AX
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://changesbristol.org.uk/
Snowdon House
High Street
Chard
TA20 1QS
Website: http://www.watchproject.org.uk/
1 The Mount,
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UD
Phone: 01244 343 489
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://chesterplus.org/
1 The Mount
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5UD
Phone: 0121 522 7007
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rethink.org/
Chichester Peer Support Group, part of the Richmond Fellowship
Every Wednesday 2pm-4pm. Please get in touch with Nicolas before coming along for the first time.
New Park Community Centre
New Park Road
Chichester
PO19 7XY
Contact(s): Nicolas
Website: http://www.richmondfellowship.org.uk
CHIL is a user led organisation that offers holistic support for people expeiencing mental health issues across the City Of Plymouth. Using a combination of one-to-one and group work we offer support that meets your needs for as long as you feel you need it. We always work from a basis of trust and respect, recognising that you are the expert in your own life.
37-41 Grenville Road
St Judes,
Plymouth
PL4 9PY
Phone: 07505 435345
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.chilproject.org
20b Strathern Road
Leicester
LE3 9RY
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.co-counselling.org.uk
Independent user led and user run group with a voice for the views of people with lived experience who are faced with emotional and social trauma. Includes advocacy and practical, emotional and social support. No charge and not time limited.
Phone: 0161 7701293
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Rowland
Kensington and Chelsea Mind Community Living Well is a peer to peer social support and wellbeing community for people affected by depression and other mental health problems. The service is available to adults over 18 who live in Kensington and Chelsea and the Queen’s Park and Paddington areas.
Phone: 0203 317 4200
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.communitylivingwell.co.uk
Contact is a community mental health service which aims to empower people with confidence and self-esteem to lead a life free from isolation and stigma in the modern world.
7A Bridge Street
Chantry Mews
Morpeth
NE61 1QD
Phone: 01674 510652
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.contactmorpeth.org.uk
1 St Barnabas Terrace
Homerton, London
E9 6DJ
Phone: 0208533 3500
Website: https://www.corearts.co.uk/
The group does not offer specific therapy or professional guidance. Instead, it is an opportunity to share ideas and strategies, to provide mutual support and to share experiences and offer advice about accessing local treatment services.
Website: http://www.ocdaction.org.uk
We also have lots of meet ups happening throughout Northampton, Kettering and Corby. Please contact Tina for more information.
Phone: 07983 293301
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Reading International Solidarity Centre
35-39 London Street
Reading
RG1 4PS
Email: [email protected]
Bringing people with depression and anxiety together for mutual support.
Guiness Northern Counties, Residents Common Room
Sidney Street
Derby
DE1 2TU
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Dave
29-29A Dumgate Street
Dorchester, Dorset
DT1 1JP
Email: [email protected]
Open to local residents living with depression and includes a time bank, a creativity group, a self help group, a women’s group and a range of social events. Leave a message and the group will call you back.
Croydon
Phone: 07530 356 634
Manor Road
East Molesey
Surrey
KT8 9JU
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.emmc.org.uk/
A holistic group exploring self-reliance, self-esteem, control and uncertainty, the effect on relationships with others, depression and anxiety, barriers to recovery and perfectionist tendencies. Meet with others to share coping strategies and gain mutual support.
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Lynne
Offers a range of groups including Arts and Chats, a recreational mixed drop in, Women's Peer Support Group and Meditation, confidence building groups, a mental health awareness course and an alcohol support group.
eMpowerMe, Galloway's Howick House
Howick Park Avenue, Penwortham
Preston
PRI 0LS
Phone: 01772 744 050
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Nicky
Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month from 8pm.
Email: [email protected]
Group support.
Email: [email protected]
Independent user group led by service users to promote personal development with all their different needs and diversity.
Email: [email protected]
Women in Prison, 2nd Floor, Elmfield house
5 Stockwell Mews
London
SW9 9GW
Phone: 0207 359 6674
Website: https://www.womeninprison.org.uk/
Prioryfield House
20 Canon Street
Taunton
TA1 1SW
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.somersetcarers.org/
We run two day courses providing a supportive atmosphere for people experiencing and recovering from mental health problems.
The Touchwood Centre
4 Charlotte Street
Ilkeston
DE7 8LH
Phone: 01159 308947
Email: [email protected]
1 College Street
Long Eaton
Nottingham
NG10 4NE
Phone: 0115 946 1213
Email: [email protected]
Dandelion Café, New Addington Baptist Church,
39 Aarnhem Drive
Croydon
CRO 0EE
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.evolvepeer.co.uk/
Our Support Groups are free to attend and are open to anyone affected by bipolar, including family, friends and carers. We meet on the third Thursday of every month from 7-9pm. The room is upstairs and the lift is not working at the moment.
Rethink
2-4 Meeting Street
Exmouth
EX8 1LN
Website: http://www.bipolaruk.org
Our peer support workers offer a wide range of peer led activities and support. Contact to find out more.
Email: [email protected]
Regent House
Bath Avenue
Wolverhampton
WV1 4EG
Email: [email protected]
Starting in April 2016, Fitness In Mind™ Brentwood has consistently been providing FREE 12 week physical activity classes at The Brentwood Centre as an aid to improving mental and physical wellbeing. Our classes are a great way to get into exercise for the first time, try something new or getting back into it after time away. Our classes are run by coaches with mental health awareness, with Peer Activators and Peer Support Workers in attendance. Please contact Chris Hood.
Phone: 01277 246 057
Email: [email protected]
A community of art loving volunteers who encourage, give feedback and peer support on the art our members with mental health problems create and post to our Facebook collective.
Phone: 07715 928326
Email: [email protected]
Flow is a free drop-in group, open to anyone suffering with depression or anxiety. Pop in for coffee and a chat with others with similar experiences. We meet every Wednesday morning in the room at the back of the Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Congresbury, BS49 5JA (park at the Ship & Castle).
Methodist Church Hall
High Street
Congresbury
BS49 5JA
Email: [email protected]
We’re a small, friendly group – we meet informally to chat, listen and share support and understanding around depression, so you don’t have to go through it alone. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.
Email: [email protected]
Contact Sarah
Email: [email protected]
10 The Broadway, Green
Woodford
Essex
IG8 0HL
Phone: 0208 220 0132
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.1ne.org.uk/
Meets once a month on a Thursday evening 6pm-8pm. A small group benefitting from a very special member - Harvey the horse. This group offers the unique opportunity not only to be with others affected by depression, but also to be in the relaxing presence of Harvey, who loves to be stroked, groomed and hugged.
Phone: 07923 934 457
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Zeb
An opportunity to check in and check out along with a wellbeing monthly theme. Held on the first Tuesday of each month.
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Julie
We offer arts and crafts for adults 60+. Our group offers friendship and the opportunity to try creative skills to older people who might otherwise be isolated and lonely. We have fun! Meetings every Monday at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre. Self referral. Small donation for craft materials.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre,
Univeristy Campus
Aberystwyth
SY23 1RW
Phone: 01970 210965
Email: [email protected]
Meets monthly on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 1.00-3.00pm. No meetings in August
1-2 Lane Ends
Shibden
Halifax
HX3 7UW
Phone: 07887 853154
Carisbrooke House
Stockleigh Road
St Leanards on Sea
East Sussex
TN38 0JP
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.together-uk.org/projects/hastings-your-way/
We offer numerous peer support groups along with an anti stigma project, Roshni project, volunteering opportunities, recovery courses and forum meetings.
1 King Street
Halifax
HX1 1SR
Phone: 01422 345 154
Email: [email protected]
Orchard House
15a Purley Road
South Croydon
Surrey
CR2 6EZ
Phone: 0208 681 6888
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.hear-us.org/
Henry Smith House
3-5 Estcourt Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD17 2PT
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.hearing-voices.org/
Limbrick Centre
Limbrick Road
Sheffield
S6 2PE
Phone: 0114 271 8210
Website: https://www.hearing-voices.org/area/south-yorkshire/
An innovative Barnet-based charity set up and run by creative people recovering from mental health problems. We make and sell beautiful, quirky and original products to our local community using the therapeutic gifts of arts and crafts to grow and develop.
Phone: 0208 449 3462
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
We're a peer support network of like minded people living with depression and anxiety in Herefordshire. We use a private facebook community to chat and we meet once a month socially for our Coffee Club at 10am on the penultimate Sunday of each month.
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Jenny
Groundswell, 6th Floor St Matthews
Brixton Hill, Brixton
London
SW2 1JF
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://groundswell.org.uk/
Hope is a support group for all women. We provide yoga and meditation twice a week, along with a befriending service to those with mental health problems and those who've experienced domestic violence, bereavement, miscarriage, low income and so much more. We encourage people to get active while making friends and sharing support together, but some people are happy just to meet and have fun. We also go out for day trips and dinners.
Hope Group, Peppercorns
3 Orchard Street
Dartford
DA1 2DF
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): 07580 615 206
Lee Place,
Ilfracombe
EX34 9BQ
Website: http://bellesplace.co.uk/
Croydon Voluntary Action
82 London Road
Croydon
CR0 2TB
Phone: 0208 253 7060
Website: https://cvalive.org.uk/
The Incuba
1 Brewers Hill road
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 1AA
Phone: 01582 797 596
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.impactmh.org.uk/
Ithaca House
27 Romford Road
London
E15 4LJ
Phone: 0208 534 2488
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.inuf.org/
University of Nottingham, Innovation Park
Jubilee Campus, Triumph Road
Nottingham
NG7 2TU
Phone: 0115 823 1294
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.institutemh.org.uk/
IBG, Highgate Mental Health Centre
Dartmouth Park Hill
London
N19 5NX
Phone: 0207 561 4140
Website: https://www.islingtonbug.org.uk/
Online peer led support and advice via Facebook page membership.
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Jacqui
Helping people achieve better mental health and by delivering services in a way that users value and appreciate.
Groups include Hearing Voices, Women's Wellbeing, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, OCD, Depression and Anxiety, Bipolar Support, Self Harm Support, and Alcohol and Mental Health.
321 High Street
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 8LU
Phone: 0121 565 5605
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: http://www.kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk
The first Thursday of the month, 11:30am-1:30pm Holy Innocents Church Community Hall, Foley Park, Kidderminster, DY11 6LA (The Community Hall is at the junction of Sutton Park Road & Stourport Road, in between Brintons Park and Tesco Express).
Holy Innocents Church Community Hall
Foley Park
Kidderminster
DY11 6LA
Email: [email protected]
Anderson House
Market Street
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 6XA
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.launchpadncl.org.uk/
Dial House, 12 Chapel Street
Halton
Leeds
LS15 7RW
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lslcs.org.uk/
LAMP
65 Regent Road
Leicester
LE1 6YF
Phone: 0116 255 6286
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lampadvocacy.co.uk/
St Barnabas Church
Temple Road
Epsom
Surrey
KT19 8HA
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lovemelovemymind.org.uk/
47A Western Road
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1RL
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.together-uk.org/
St Mathews Church
Market Street, Little Lever
Bolton
BL3 1HH
Email: [email protected]
The Bath House
Gwydir Street
Cambridge
CB1 2LW
Phone: 01223 566 957
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lifecraft.org.uk/
Our Support Groups are free to attend and are open to anyone affected by bipolar, including family, friends and carers. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1-3pm. The group meets on the first floor, which can can only be accessed via a staircase.
Stuart House Trust
Barras Street
Liskeard
Cornwall
PL14 6AB
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bipolaruk.org
Community House
15 New Bedford Road
Luton
Phone: 0344 245 1285
23 The Crescent
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 8DY
Phone: 01372 375400
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.maryfrancestrust.org.uk/
5A New Road Avenue
Chatham
Kent
ME4 6BB
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.megancic.org.uk/
5 Bonnyrigg Close
Ingleby Barwick
Stockon-on-Tees
TS17 0PG
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.wellbeinginfo.org/
46 Creswick Street
Langsett Estate
Sheffield
S6 2TN
Phone: 0114 234 1705
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.mhagsheffield.org/
Support with OCD, self esteem, depression and anxiety, as well as groups for mindfulness, arts and crafts and recreational activities.
Hanover House
Hanover St
Bolton
BL1 4TG
Phone: 07800 527 200
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.mhist.co.uk
MHNE, Birtley CDC
Drum Park Lane Industrial Estate
Chester Le Street
DH2 1AE
Website: https://www.mhne.org.uk/
We are peer-led and meet every Wednesday-10.30-3pm- at St.James'Hall, Cwmann, Lampeter, just outside Lampeter on the Carmarthen Road.
St.James’ Hall
Cwmann
Lampeter
SA48 8DU
Phone: 01570 470172
Community Base
113 Queens Road
Brighton
BN1 3XG
Phone: 01273 234839
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.mindout.org.uk/
Support volunteers, who have been through the experience of pregnancy loss themselves, who can offer real understanding and a listening ear.
Phone: 01924 200 799
Email: [email protected]
We offer support, mentoring advocacy and training opportunities to individuals and families from black, dual heritage or migrant communities.
There is a new traineeship for young people wanting to go into Health and Social Care.
We are also able to produce culturally competent assessments for childcare proceedings as well as Human Rights assessments.
The Business Centre
Northampton
NN1 4AQ
Phone: 01604624738
Email: [email protected]
Marshall lane
Newhaven
East Sussex
BN9 9RB
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.together-uk.org/
Unit 3, 10 Oxford Street
Oakengates
Telford
Shropshire
TF2 6AA
Phone: 01952 680460
Email: [email protected]
Hellesdon Hospital
Drayton High Road
Norwich
Norfolk
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/
The Assembly House
Theatre Street
Norwich
NR2 1RQ
Phone: 01603 619246
Email: [email protected]
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Wonford House, Dryden Road
Exeter
EX2 5AF
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/
Independent user led group representing the needs and views of local mental health service users.
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Carole
access: Self Help for Depression Groups are open to anyone affected by depression. They provide a safe and welcoming space to make new friends and help combat isolation and loneliness of depression.
Phone: 07743 149337
Email: [email protected]
Meets the first Wednesday of the month at Greenford Baptist Church, Beechwood Avenue, Greenford UB6 9UA (although this is a non-religious group). Contact Lil.
Greenford Baptist Church
Beechwood Avenue
Greenford
UB6 9UA
Email: [email protected]
Support, advocacy and training led by the people who use services and not by service providers.
1st Floor, Construction House
Hermitage Way
Mansfield
NG18 5ES
Phone: 01623 662664
Email: [email protected]
D-UK, PO Box 10566
Bingham, Nottingham
NG13 8LU
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://depressionuk.org/
Giving support and aiding friendships between people with mental health interests within a safe environment.
Phone: 07936 122624
Email: [email protected]
Quaker Meeting House
39 Fonnereau road
Ipswich
IP1 3JH
Phone: 0845 390 6232
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ocdaction.org.uk
Fortnightly support groups for those suffering from OCD and four weekly support groups for people living alongside an OCD sufferer.
Email: [email protected]
The group does not offer specific therapy or professional guidance. Instead, it is an opportunity to share ideas and strategies, to provide mutual support, to share experiences and offer advice about accessing local treatment services.
Phone: 07917 207 714
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ocduk.org
One Place East,
98-100 Ilford Lane
London
IG1 2LD
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rcmh.org.uk/
Mary Potter Children's Centre
Gregory Boulevard
Nottingham
NG7 5HY
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.openhouse-notts.org
483 Green Lanes
London
N13 4BS
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.oagb.org.uk/
St Andrews Parish Church
4 St Andrews Road
Romford
ESSEX
RM7 9AT
Website: https://www.oagb.org.uk/
Allum Lane Community Centre
2 Allum Lane
Borehamwood
Hertfordshire
WD6 3PJ
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.oagb.org.uk/
The Bath House
Gwydir Street
Cambridge
CB1 2LW
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.oagb.org.uk/
Community Centre,
The Maltings, Eaton Socon
Cambridge
PE19 8ES
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.oagb.org.uk/
St Paul's Methodist Church
Turpin Rise
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG2 8QR
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.oagb.org.uk/
St George's Church hall
Church Square
Toddington
Bedforshire
LU5 6BP
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.oagb.org.uk/
St Andrew's Church,
Park Road,
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD17 4PY
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.oagb.org.uk/
16-17 Turl Street
Oxford
OX1 3DH
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.srsh.co.uk/
Michael Young Building
Manzil Way, Off Cowley Road
Oxford
OX4 1YH
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ocdaction.org.uk
Brookvale Children's Centre
Brookvale
Runcorn
WA7 6BJ
Email: [email protected]
Parr Children's Centre
Ashton's Green Drive, Parr
St Helen's
WA9 2AP
Email: [email protected]
Thatto Heath Children's Centre
Brisbane Street
St Helen's
WA9 5QT
Email: [email protected]
Kingsway Childrens Centre
Victoria road
Widnes
Cheshire
WA9 2AP
Email: [email protected]
Support groups.
99 Waverley Road
St Albans
Herts
AL3 5TL
Phone: 01727804700
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Chris
Support groups.
The Collonades
Beaconsfield Road
Hatfield
AL10 8YE
Phone: 01707 253 800
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hpft.nhs.uk
Check directly with PeerTalk's Support Groups listing here to find the address and time of the group in this area.
Batley
WF17 5DS
Phone: 07719 562 617
Email: [email protected]
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Bradford
BD12 0TW
Phone: 07719 562 617
Email: [email protected]
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Bensham
NE8 2XD
Phone: 07719 562 617
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.peertalk.org.uk/index.php/support-groups
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Guildford
GU1 3JH
Phone: 07719 562 617
Email: [email protected]
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Preston
PR1 2HE
Phone: 07719 562 617
Email: [email protected]
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Skipton
BD23 1AH
Email: [email protected]uk
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Whitley Bay
NE26 2LY
Phone: 07719 562 617
Email: [email protected]
The Gateway,
85 Sankey Street
Warrington
WA1 1SR
Phone: 07719 562 617
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.peertalk.org.uk/
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Phone: 07719 562 617
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.peertalk.org.uk/index.php/support-groups
Our Support Groups are free to attend and are open to anyone affected by bipolar, including family, friends and carers. We meet on the third Wednesday of every month from 2-4pm
The Healing Star
Causewayhead
Penzance
TR18 2SP
Website: http://www.bipolaruk.org
Supporting people with enduring mental health problems and providing support to prevent mental health deterioration.
Phone: 0121 685 6801
Our Support Groups are free to attend and are open to anyone affected by bipolar, including family, friends and carers. We meet the second Wednesday of every month from 7-9pm. The Parish Centre is behind the Parish Church. A small car park is available.
Stoke Demeral Parish Centre
Paradise Road
Plymouth
PL1 5QL
Website: http://www.bipolaruk.org
Our Support Groups are free to attend and are open to anyone affected by bipolar, including family, friends and carers. We meet the second Wednesday of every month from 7-9pm. The Parish Centre is behind the Parish Church. A small car park is available.
Email: [email protected]
Cosham Community Centre,
Wooton Street
Portsmouth
PO6 3AP
Phone: 07976 726 803
This support group is for people with OCD, their relatives and carers. There is no charge to attend although there is a voluntary collection for the church which offers the room for free.
Trinity Church Hall
Chalfont Close, Earley
Reading
RG6 5HZ
Phone: 01189481139
Email: [email protected]
Floor 5, Broadacre House
Market Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 6HQ
Phone: 0191 261 0948
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.recoverycoco.com/
Support, advocacy and creative therapy services for people suffering from wellbeing issues.
Email: [email protected]
Torridgeside Link Centre
Higher Gunstone
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2DG
Phone: 07824 161192
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://recoverydevon.co.uk/
Rethink Sunlight Centre
105 Richmond Road
Gillingham
ME7 1LX
Website: http://www.recoveryhope.org
We work across East Sussex and provide up to 10 one-to-one free sessions with a Peer Support Specialist. Includes drop-ins in community venues, workshops, creative sessions and activities, mental health and wellbeing courses and peer support training. Contact Lara Desai.
Phone: 07960 122525
Email: [email protected]
C/O St Richard's Community Centre,
Egmont Road,
Hove
BN3 7FP
Phone: 0121 522 7007
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rethink.org/
Paul's House,
Tower Street
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 4BH
Phone: 0121 522 7007
Website: http://www.rethink.org/
This is a service user involvement group which meets for information sharing and mutual support.
Phone: 01323 644027
2-4 Meeting Street
Exmouth, Devon
EX8 1LN
Phone: 0845 231 1900
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.devonadvocacy.org.uk/
Suite 7, Princess Caroline House,
1 High Street
Southend on Sea
ESSEX
SS1 1JE
Phone: 0121 522 7007
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.rethink.org/
Jane Fidler Baptist Church,
1 Albert Street
Newark
Notts
NG24 4BJ
Phone: 0121 522 7007
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.rethink.org/
The group meets to aid recovery even further with peer support. Their aim is to gain confidence, self-esteem, aiding social wellbeing and combating social exclusion.
Rethink Mental Illness Sahayak,
4-5 High Street
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0BQ
Phone: 01474 364 498
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rethink.org
Rethink Mental Illness
4-5 High Street,
Gravesend
Kent
DA11 0BQ
Phone: 0121 522 7007
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rethink.org/
This is a Service User Involvement and Peer Support group. They meet weekly for informal information sharing and peer support as well as receiving occasional guest speakers.
Phone: 0300 5000 927
Email: [email protected]
A peer led support group for people with diagnosed OCD and those who think they may have OCD, and also for the relatives, friends and carers of people with the condition. We meet on the third Friday of the month, 2-4pm.
New Park Centre
New Park Road
Chichester
PO19 7XY
Phone: 01243 780 420
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www,richmondfellowship.org.uk
RISE Kent is a peer support groups for female adult survivors of sexual trauma. The group meet every other Thursday evening from 7.30-9pm. RISE is funded by the national lottery and provides a space where you can meet other survivors, creative activities that aims to provide a relaxing environment, supportive literature that you can take home and of course refreshments!
Phone: 07749 616479
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Emma
Website: http://www.risekent.org
Romiley Lifecentre
3 Stockport Road, Romiley
Stockport
SK6 4BN
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.findhealthclinics.com/GB/Stockport/855197407907303/Romiley-Depression-Group
Speakup CIC.
Phone: 01843 609 359
Email: [email protected]
1st Floor East, Oakland House
Talbot Road
Manchester
M16 0PG
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/
Upper Floor
4 Willey Street
Sheffield
S3 8JU
Email: [email protected]
Light Sheffield, Knowle House
4 Norfolk Park Road
Sheffield
S2 3QE
Phone: 0114 438 8962
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lightpeersupport.org.uk/
The Circle,
33 Rockingham Lane,
Sheffield
S1 4FW
Phone: 03444113 111
The Circle
33 Rockingham Lane
Sheffield
S1 4FW
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.vas.org.uk/
We meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm.
62 Cromer Road
Sheringham
Norfolk
NR26 8RT
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Luke and Helen
Bangor St Community Centre
Norwich Street
Blackburn
BB1 6NZ
Phone: 01254 691551
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://bangorstreet.com/
If you have a mental health issue Sittingbourne Your Way can offer you a range of community based activities including informal drop-in sessions, one-to-one support and peer-led social and leisure groups.
Phone: 07545 926 603
Email: [email protected]
The first peer support group in the UK for adults (18+) affected by Selective Mutism (SM) and those still experiencing communication difficulties and related mental health issues stemming from unresolved childhood SM.
Meets in Canterbury every four weeks for around 2 hours, in small (4-7 adults max) structured groups providing mutual support with no expectation on members to speak. Email us with any questions or ask a friend or family member to contact us on your behalf.
Email: [email protected]
Woodburn Business Centre
10 Jessell Street
Sheffield
S9 3HY
Phone: 0114 242 1700
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://sodit.org/
Somerset You Can Do is here to help people who have little or no support and may also feel isolated. Our aim is to promote the value of being part of a community where people care about and look out for each other.
Phone: 01278 664 180
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.cswvolunteer.co.uk
Centenary Hall
Chamberlayne Road
Eastleigh
SO50 5JH
Website: https://www.ocdaction.org.uk
Peer Support in Southwark
Maudsley Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
Phone: 0203 228 6000
Website: http://www.slam.nhs.uk
Southampton Voluntary Services
Kingsland Square
Southampton
SO14 1NW
Phone: 07545 871 88
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.southamptonvs.org.uk/organizer/depression-alliance/
BEAT, SUSU Building
University of Southampton
Southampton
Hampshire
SO17 1BJ
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.srsh.co.uk/
St Andrew's Church
Chase Side
London
N14 5PP
Website: https://www.ocdaction.org.uk/support-group/southgate-anxiety-support-group
Meets every Wednesday 7-8pm. For Southwark residents or those working, studying, or accessing a medical service in Southwark.
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Fergus
Meets every Wednesday in Canterbury 7-8.30pm.
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): David
Rivermead Leisure Centre
Richfield Avenue
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8EQ
Phone: 07341 267740
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.sportinmind.org/
SPRING is run by people who are, or have been, affected by anxiety. We offer support to adults who have been affected by anxiety and/or panic disorders living in Suffolk.
Email: [email protected]
The Forum aims, through partnership and collaboration, to improve the well being of people in St Helens who are directly affected by mental health problems – including families, friends and carers, as well as everyone who has mental health difficulties.
Email: [email protected]
Mental Health Unit, Oasis Building
Stepping Hill Hospital
Stockport
SK1 1EG
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.stockportstuff.com/
Dove House
65 Union Street
Stockport
SK1 3NP
Website: https://www.stockportmind.org.uk/
Meets twice a month on a Tuesdays 7-8.30pm. Please contact Alisha on the email address below for a chat - we're not a drop-in group and we like to speak with you before you come along for your first group meeting.
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Alisha
33 Turnstone Drive
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP32 7GT
Phone: 0300 111 5065
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.uksobs.org/
14 Mary Street
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
Phone: 0191 510 1494
Email: [email protected]
Hart Voluntary Action, Civic Offices
Harlington Way
Fleet
Hampshire
GU51 4AE
Email: [email protected]
Sherwood Community Centre
Woodthorpe House, Mansfield Road
Nottingham
NG5 3FN
Phone: 0115 962 2722
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.supportforsurvivors.org/
Astolat
Coniers Way
Guildford
Surrey
GU4 7HL
Phone: 01483 458 111
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.surreyilc.org.uk/
Providing drop-in facilities for adults of any age with mental health difficulties, carers and family members.
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Mike
Sussex Oakleaf provide a range of services to people with mental health needs, those with a personality disorder and individuals at risk of homelessness. We empower people and promote independence by providing recovery focused community wellbeing services, residential care, peer mentoring, housing support and volunteering opportunities.
Delmon House
36-38 Church Road
Burgess Hill
RH15 9AE
Phone: 01444 459 517
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sussexoatleaf.org.uk
Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month 7.30-9pm, with social meet ups on the fifth Wednesday of the month. Contact Mary.
tel: 01929 426896
access: Self Help for Depression Groups are open to anyone affected by depression. They provide a safe and welcoming space to make new friends and help combat isolation and loneliness of depression.
Phone: 01929 426896
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Mary
3rd Floor, Harp Place
2 Sandy Lane, Radford
Coventry
CV1 4DX
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tamarindcentre.co.uk/
Unit 4
King Street Business Centre
Exeter
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bridgecollective.org.uk/
Safe Haven
32 Sudley Road
Bognor Regis
PO21 1EL
Phone: 01243 869662
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.capitalproject.org/
We are not trained professionals but all group members have had or suffer from mental health problems. Our meetings are like a coffee morning where we chat, support each other, no longer feel alone and make new friends. Members can take off their ‘mask’ without fear of being judged. No cost to attend but a small donation welcome towards room costs.
St Mathews Church, Market Street
Little Lever
Bolton
BL1 1LS
Phone: St Mathews Church, Market Street, Little Lever, Bolton
Email: [email protected]
We’re currently looking for a group facilitator to help with our weekly face-to-face meetings, but you’re welcome to join us now for a chat on Facebook.
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Ray
Depression self help group in New Cross
The New Cross Gate Trust,
Besson Street Community Garden, Besson Street
New Cross
SE14 5AE
Website: https://www.nxgtrust.org.uk/depression-self-support-at-the-today-group/
Our Support Groups are free to attend and are open to anyone affected by bipolar, including family, friends and carers. We meet on the first Thursday of every month (no meeting in August) from 7-9pm.
The group also has a resources centre at Central Church, Tor Hill Road, Torquay, TQ2 5RF every Tuesday 9.30am - 1.30pm via appointment. For Tuesday appointments, please call 07490 183 404.
Central Church
Tor Hill Road
Torquay
TQ2 5RF
Phone: 07490 183 404
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bipolaruk.org
An African Caribbean organisation offering friendship and support.
The Brady Centre
192-196 Hanbury Street
London
E1 5HU
Phone: 0794 6506 353
Email: [email protected]
Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month 7.30-9pm at Holy Trinity Church, The Green, Twickenham TW2 5TU. Contact Lynda.
The Vestry, Holy Trinity Church
The Green
Twickenham
TW2 5TU
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
The Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of integrated community health, mental health, learning disability and social care services to people of all ages.
Email: [email protected]
83 Market Street
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0PT
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.wwcplus.org.uk/
Wellspring Family Centre
35 Neatherd Road
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 2AE
Phone: 01362 854581
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.well-come.co.uk/
A support group for people experiencing depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Email or call us to find out more.
Phone: 019467 21852
Email: [email protected]
Contact(s): Sheila
Trinity Winchester
Bradbury House, Durngate
Winchester
SO23 8DX
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.trinitywinchester.org.uk/
Meets every Monday 10am-12pm at Park View Centre, Sheerwater, Woking, Surrey GU21 5NZ.
Parkview Centre Recreation Ground
off Blackmore Crescent
Woking
GU21 5NZ
Phone: 07784 194 823
Email: [email protected]
Cornerhouse
2 Courtnay Road
Woking
Surrey
GU21 5NZ
Email: [email protected]
Bi-PolarUK, 4 Union Place, Haverfield House, Worthing, Sussex BN11 1LG
4 Union Place
Haverfield House
Worthing
BN11 1LG
Website: http://www.bipolar.uk.org
Self Help for Depression Groups (formerly Depression Alliance groups), are open to anyone affected by depression. They provide a safe and welcoming space to make new friends and help combat isolation and loneliness of depression.
Phone: 01483 757 461
Email: [email protected]
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