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
Age +
City of Manchester residents over the age of 55, living with HIV
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
men and women who have had a drinking problem
ANDYSMANCLUB – Manchester
men aged 18 and over
Art Galleries and Museums Group
anyone with a visual impairment
Befriending Support
bereaved spouses / Widows & widowers
Being There Support Group
people with cancer, carers and family members living in Manchester
Between The Lines
anyone aged 13-25 either accessing or waiting for support with 42nd Street
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.
Bloom Buggy Babies
all caregivers, and children upto the age of 5.
Bridging to Change
perpetrators of domestic abuse, to stop abuse at the source
CAHN (Carribean & African Health Network)
the Carribean and African community
Calabash – African Men’s Project
African men living with HIV - City of Manchester residents
Coffee Morning
City of Manchester residents living with HIV
Coping with Celebrations
anyone supporting someone with an eating disorder
Coping workshops
people with mood disorders and their family and friends
Creative
men and trans people who sex work, are homeless or both
Creative Writing Group
people with mood disorders and their family and friends
Dad Matters GM
This is for new dads and dads to be
Dementia Cafe
people with dementia and their carers. Carers who wish to attend by themselves are also very welcome