This group and our meetings are managed and led by volunteers and is supported by and registered with Rethink Mental Illness. Our group aims to provide an opportunity for people who experience mental health difficulties to come together for mutual peer support.
We run a general support peer support meeting on Thursday evenings, for anyone experiencing difficulties with mental health regardless of whether they have a diagnosis or are involved with mental health services, as well as families and carers.
We meet on Zoom most weeks and in person one a month.
All our meetings include and are open to their families and carers. As a peer-led group, we find that one of our most valuable offers is that members are able to feel comfortable talking about their experiences with others in a similar situation. Members often share suggestions based on how they overcame similar challenges in their lives, though sometimes just the opportunity to talk can help reduce feelings of isolation. As well as weekly meetings we also hold regular social events and outings.
Address:
Cross Street Chapel, 29 Cross Street, Manchester, M2 1NL
Umbrella org:
Rethink Mental Illness
Area serviced:
Greater Manchester
Job title:
Group Co-ordinator (Volunteer)
Opening times:
See website for updated times and dates
Who is it for:
Anyone affected by mental illness and carers/family
Disabled access:
Ramp to building, lift to first floor meeting room
How to apply:
Enquire by email
Buses:
Any to Manchester City Centre
Train/tube:
Closest Metrolink stops Exchange Square or St Peter's Square
Parking:
Close to Deansgate