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
Anger Course (Youth in Mind)
children and young people
Anxiety Course (Youth in Mind)
children and young people
Anxiety Course (Youth in Mind)
children and young people
ARC SHINE, WELLBEING GROUP
young people aged 11-17
Arts for Wellbeing – Bee Creative (Youth in Mind)
children and young people
Arts for Wellbeing – Bee Creative (Youth in Mind)
children and young people
Beacon SHINE Wellbeing Group
young people aged 11-17
Bee Resilient (Youth in Mind)
children and young people
Bee Resilient (Youth in Mind)
children and young people
Between The Lines
anyone aged 13-25 either accessing or waiting for support with 42nd Street
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
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.
Drop In Cafes
care leaver’s aged 16-28 - must qualify for a leaving care service from their local authority, and have a referral form completed before they are able to access any of the services. Can self refer or through their PA/social worker
Experts By Experience Panel
care leaver’s aged 16-28 - must qualify for a leaving care service from their local authority, and have a referral form completed before they are able to access any of the services. Can self refer or through their PA/social worker
I Am Autism
individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and their families in Greater Manchester
I Can Do It (Tameside)
blind / visually impaired people & those with a range of other disabilities. For children and young people upto 18, or upto 25 for those with additional needs
Jet42
Young Black Men, 17-25, to meet and connect
Lad’s Den
14- 16 year olds from 5pm - 6pm, 18 + from 6pm
Monthly Young Adult Carers (aged 18 – 24) Drop In Sessions
carers and former carers who live in Rochdale
Movement
Young people aged 13-25.
Multiple Adult and Youth programmes suitable for the whole family
those deemed to be at risk; survivors; male perpetrators and the children and young people who have witnessed and/or experienced DVA in the family home
Projects and activities
care leaver’s aged 16-28 - must qualify for a leaving care service from their local authority, and have a referral form completed before they are able to access any of the services. Can self refer or through their PA/social worker
Q42
LGBTQ+ people aged 13-18.