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
Between The Lines
anyone aged 13-25 either accessing or waiting for support with 42nd Street
Jet42
Young Black Men, 17-25, to meet and connect
Movement
Young people aged 13-25.
Q42
LGBTQ+ people aged 13-18.
Rays
ALL young Black or Black heritage Women (inclusive of trans black women and non-binary young people) aged 13-17
Self-esteem building
young people aged 18+ who are experiencing low mood and anxiety who would like to improve self-esteem and confidence
TC42 (therapeutic community 18+)
young people aged 18 - 24
Women’s group
ALL young women (inclusive of trans women) and non-binary young people aged 18-25 who have experienced feelings of isolation or loneliness, anxiety or depression, low self confidence or self esteem, self harm or suicidal feelings