Peer Support

Peer Support

The power of peer support lies in connecting people with shared experiences.

Peers can often relate to each other in a way that friends and family might struggle to. We can encourage each other, share knowledge, and offer emotional support.

Peer support groups can lessen feelings of isolation. We can take part in activities, share experiences, and develop skills in a safe and supportive space. Together we can take control of our on-going recovery and wellbeing. This helps us feel stronger and more confident in ourselves.

How do I get involved?

There are two main ways you can be involved with Peer Support.  You can attend peer support groups where survivors can come together and share in activities. Or you might want to take a more active role by training to become a Peer Support Volunteer.  We are also happy to hear from people who want to help shape the service, by providing feedback, suggestions or helping with promotional items.

Peer Support Groups

Peer support groups enable survivors to move forwards with their lives through social connection in a safe and supportive space.

Members will listen to each other and will help to decide what activities they will do. This might include self-care, like practising grounding techniques or trying different well-being practices. We can also learn and practice new skills, like confidence-building, healthy eating, CV writing, interview techniques and so on.

A key value of peer support is our mutual understanding of shared experiences. We know this also has the potential to be distressing. Groups are supported by a qualified psychotherapist, who can offer additional support on an individual basis if required.

Groups are confidential.  Members will agree that everything that is shared in the group remains in the group.