Rethink Durham BPD Friends and Family Support Group

• DL16 6NE, 4 miles from this group
• Tag: People with Mental Illness

Our Helpful Friends Group has been running in Spennymoor since 2012 and offers people living with mental illness the chance to come together, share support, socialise and try out new activities. Our friendly group provides a welcoming space to share experiences, try out crafts and have a good game of bingo, although many of us just like the tea, biscuits, good company and laughter offered away from home. New members are always welcome. …

• TS4 3AF, 15 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

Our group is open to people supporting a friend or family member in secure services living with mental illness. We recognise the feelings of frustration, isolation, and often stigma some experience when supporting someone in that setting, not to mention how challenging and overwhelming it can be to navigate through the secure care system. Recognise Me! provides an opportunity for our members to come together in a safe, non-judgemental space, to f…

• , 50 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

Our Group has been supporting people living with mental illness including their families and carers for over thirty years. We run a monthly carers group in collaboration with the York carers centre. Our group meets once a month in an evening, and offers carers and family supporting someone living with mental illness the chance to come together in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Our friendly group offers a safe space for people to share their experiences f…

• , 50 miles from this group
• Tag: People with a Mental Illness

We are a small and friendly group of older men that meet to chat over a drink, we also provide a small buffet for our members to enjoy together. In addition to our monthly gatherings, we plan visits to places of interest, as well as other social outings. New members are always welcome, so come along or contact us for further information. …

• LA6 2RB, 54 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

We have been set up by Sue and Pete, who established the group to provide an opportunity for people who are caring for their loved ones affected by mental illness in the North Lancashire and South Cumbria area to come together. The group aims to provide a safe, supportive and confidential space for people to connect, share their concerns and learn from each other. Sue and Pete have their own personal experiences of caring for family members with mental heal…

• YO42 2BG, 58 miles from this group
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We are a volunteer led peer support group offering a confidential and welcoming space where members can share experiences and talk freely while offering each other support and information. New members are always warmly welcomed.

• , 63 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers and People with Mental Illness

The East Lancs Activity Group runs a wide array of activities across Burnley for people living with mental illness. We believe that by providing sports and social activities we can help to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of members and reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. Our group activities vary from going to the gym to visiting the local cinema to see the latest Hollywood blockbuster. We meet on the first Friday of each month to plan our activities f…

• WF1 1UL, 65 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

Our Wakefield Carers group has been meeting for several years now. We are a friendly group that meets once a month in an afternoon. We offer a safe, relaxing space for people caring for someone with mental illness to share what sort of month they've had. This typically leads to members offering support and encouragement to each other. We never put pressure on anyone to share. We just offer the space for people to do so freely and without judgement, so…

• , 71 miles from this group
• Tag: Carers

Our Beverley Carers group has been running since 2003 and offers people that care for support someone with mental illness the chance to meet in a safe and supportive space. Our friendly group gets together once a month to share experiences, support and information. We occasionally organise for speakers to talk about topics of interest and keep us up-to-date about helpful services in the local area. New members are warmly welcome. …