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
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
men and women who have had a drinking problem
Aspire: for intelligent care and support
older people, but anybody can come to our groups
Befriending Support
bereaved spouses / Widows & widowers
Bereaved Suicide Group
anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide
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.
Breast Buddies
anyone who has had breast cancer, currently has breast cancer or is going through treatment
Bridging to Change
perpetrators of domestic abuse, to stop abuse at the source
Broadwalk Social Group
anyone with a visual impairment
Carers Together Salford
anyone, young or old who is in a caring role. It doesn’t matter if you are caring for a parent, child, sibling, other family members, friends or even working as a paid carer, everyone is welcome to join us
Coffee Morning
people with mental health issues & disabilities
Coffee Social
men that access support at Survivors Manchester
College Support
young people aged 16-19 who are not engaged in education, employment or training (NEET) but are ready to commit the time and effort required to improve their knowledge, skills and employability level
Coping with Celebrations
anyone supporting someone with an eating disorder
Courses and Classes
women in Salford
Dad Matters GM
This is for new dads and dads to be
Dementia Cafe
everyone
Diabetes Support Group
anyone living with diabetes
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.