What is peer support?
“Peer support is people supporting others through a hard time, whether they are professionals or non-professionals, in a group setting or a 1-1. Some examples might look a bit more structured, like self-help groups or support helplines or recovery centres, but some day-to-day examples might just be bonding through shared experiences, like a baby and toddler group, or even just going for coffee with your friend and talking about your issues. But every peer supporter has one goal in mind, and that’s to support the person in need in an attempt to make them feel just a little bit less vulnerable.”
(Greater Manchester Peer Support Facilitator)
Find peer support that suits you and your needs:
Boroughs
- Bolton
- Bury
- Greater Manchester
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Rochdale
- Salford
- Stockport
- Tameside & Glossop
- Trafford
- Wigan & Leigh
Additional languages
Categories
Organisers
1-1 Peer Mentoring
people suffering with low mood/mental health issues
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
men and women who have had a drinking problem
ANDYSMANCLUB – Bury
men aged 18 and over
Befriending Support
bereaved spouses / Widows & widowers
BIG In Mental Health (Crisis Drop in, 1 to 1 sessions)
Free peer groups every week which are open to any adult from any area. No pressure to speak until you are ready. No referral needed to attend you can just turn up.
BIG Social Group
Free peer groups every week which are open to any adult from any area. No pressure to speak until you are ready. No referral needed to attend you can just turn up.
Bridging to Change
perpetrators of domestic abuse, to stop abuse at the source
Coping with Celebrations
anyone supporting someone with an eating disorder
Dad Matters GM
This is for new dads and dads to be
Domestic Abuse Support (ages 16+)
for LGBTQ+ community members aged 16+. As our groups and events regularly change or new ones are developed, you do not need to complete a referral in order to access. To find out more about our currently groups and events running you can visit the following page on our website: https://lgbt.foundation/events/. In each group or event listed, you will be able to see who this event is for and how to get in contact with the relevant team to attend these.
Friends Together
people who live in the borough of Bury, who are over 65 and not in receipt of care services from Bury Council
Gamblers Anonymous
gamblers
Hearing Voices Group
Free peer groups every week which are open to any adult from any area. No pressure to speak until you are ready. No referral needed to attend you can just turn up.
Home-Start Rochdale and Bury PIMH Support Service (Home Visiting)
families affected by Autism, ADHD or difficult behaviours, which includes group support sessions for parents. For Rochdale and Bury families
Home-Start Rochdale Autism and ADHD Support Service
families affected by Autism, ADHD or difficult behaviours, which includes group support sessions for parents. For Rochdale and Bury families
LET’S DO LUNCH GROUP
people who live in the borough of Bury, who are over 65 and not in receipt of care services from Bury Council
Mandem Meetup, a men’s wellbeing community.
men of all ages, ethnicity, background, sexual orientation. Anyone who identifies as a man
N-compass – Bury Carers’ Hub
carers and former Carers who live in the borough of Bury
Neurodivergent Group
Free peer groups every week which are open to any adult from any area. No pressure to speak until you are ready. No referral needed to attend you can just turn up.
Nordic Walking Classes
people who live in the borough of Bury, who are over 65 and not in receipt of care services from Bury Council
NW Community Stroke Choir
anyone with a connection to stroke in Greater Manchester
Once Upon A Smile
children as young as 3 up to the age of 18