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
Affected by Addiction Group – online
anyone 18+ affected by addiction
Age UK Stockport
those over 50 in Stockport
Being a Parent Together (Virtual)
couples / co-parents to complete together
Between The Lines
anyone aged 13-25 either accessing or waiting for support with 42nd Street
Bob in for a Brew
Tameside or Glossop residents
Breakthrough UK
disabled people
Carers’ Choir
carers
Coping with Celebrations
anyone supporting someone with an eating disorder
Dad Matters GM
This is for new dads and dads to be
Dove – Over 25’s Support Group – Online Chat Room
anyone with an eating disorder aged 25 and over
Hummingbird – Online ARFID Support Group
anyone who has or thinks they might have ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
ITC Women’s Wellness Group
the CERI* Community, new Mums with children under 3 * Communities Experiencing Racial Inequality
Kingfisher – Online Bulimia Support Group
anyone suffering with bulimia or who believes they may have bulimia
Life After Bereavement and Loss – online
anyone 18+ affected by bereavement and loss
Living with Teenagers
parents / carers of adolescents aged 11 - 16 years
Manchester Carers Forum
anyone caring for a family member, friend or neighbour
Manchester Hearing Voices Group
those who hear voices, see visions or have similar sensory experiences
Mindfulness – online
anyone 18+
Minding Her Space
BAME women in Manchester (mums/mums to be)
Nightingale – Online Binge Eating Disorder Support Group
anyone with concerns about binge eating disorder