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
Art ‘n’ Chat
18+
Art Group
stroke survivors and their carers
AYN dating and friendship group
disabled people and their families. 18+
Befriending Support
bereaved spouses / Widows & widowers
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.
Breastfeeding Together
pregnant and breastfeeding mums
Bridging to Change
perpetrators of domestic abuse, to stop abuse at the source
Busy bees craft group
disabled people and their families. 18+
Chat2you gaming group
disabled people and their families. 18+
Cinema Club
stroke survivors and their carers
Coffee Mornings
unpaid carers over the age of 5 years that support someone living in the Wigan borough
Community dog walks
disabled people and their families. 18+
Cooking group
disabled people and their families. 18+
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.