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
Abney Hall Walk
anyone wishing to walk and connect with others in the local area
Age UK Stockport
those over 50 in Stockport
Age Well
60+
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
men and women who have had a drinking problem
Alzheimer’s Society Singing for the Brain
people living with dementia, their families, carers and friends
ARC SHINE, WELLBEING GROUP
young people aged 11-17
Art Group Drop In
anyone
Arts for wellbeing: Creative Mums (Stockport & Oldham)
new mums through therapeutic art activities. No previous art experience required
Baby Massage
women that have or are going through domestic abuse
Beacon SHINE Wellbeing Group
young people aged 11-17
Befriending Support
bereaved spouses / Widows & widowers
Being a Parent
parents / carers of children aged 2 - 11 years
Being a Parent Together (Virtual)
couples / co-parents to complete together
Bereavement Group
anyone who has suffered a bereavement. It does not have to be a recent bereavement – you may have lost someone some time ago but feel that you might benefit from some support now.
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.
BOOST for mental health
those experiencing poor mental health, social isolation and loneliness.Wholly inclusive and available whether in mental health services or not
Bridging to Change
perpetrators of domestic abuse, to stop abuse at the source
Buddy System
women that have or are going through domestic abuse