Peer Support Directory

Anxiety and Depression Group – Online

Listing Title
Anxiety and Depression Group – Online
Run by
The Big Life Company
Borough
Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside & Glossop, Trafford
Category
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Online - via Zoom - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening, 7pm to 9pm, Friday afternoon 12:15 to 2:15pm
Website
https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/
Phone
0161 226 3871
Email
csgroups@selfhelpservices.org.uk
Address
Self Help Services, 1st Floor East, Oakland House, Talbot Road, Manchester, M16 0PQ
This is for
anyone experiencing anxiety, low mood or mild to moderate depression who feels he/she may benefit from sharing with others in a safe and comfortable environment.

Anxiety and Depression Support Group

Listing Title
Anxiety and Depression Support Group
Run by
Rochdale and District Mind
Borough
Rochdale
Category
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Thursday 10.30 – 12.00pm. For more information or to book on to this course please contact Jeanette on 07896 146 413 or
Website
https://www.rochdalemind.org.uk/
Phone
01706 752 338
Email
info@rochdalemind.org.uk
Address
The Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1RE

Arts for Positive Mental Health

Listing Title
Arts for Positive Mental Health
Run by
Goyt Mill Arts and Wellbeing Project /Art Stop CIC
Borough
Stockport
Category
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Wednesdays 11am - 2pm. 5th floor studio - lift available
Phone
0161 484 5995
Email
teelee@me.com
Address
Art Stop Studio, 5th floor, Goyt Mill, Upper Hibbert Ln, Marple, Stockport SK6 7HX

Brinnington Community Art Group

Listing Title
Brinnington Community Art Group
Run by
Brinnington Community Art Group
Borough
Stockport
Category
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Thursday, 11am –3pm
Phone
07561 811 528
Email
brinnyartgroup@hotmail.com
Address
Meeting Place, 'First House' Art Room (upstairs),367 Brinnington Rd, Stockport SK5 8EN
This is for
for adults who suffer from depression, anxiety or social isolation

Depression Management Course

Listing Title
Depression Management Course
Run by
Rochdale and District Mind
Borough
Rochdale
Category
Tuesday 1:30 – 3:30pm. For more information or to book on to this course please contact Neil on 07969 150 018 or
Website
https://www.rochdalemind.org.uk/
Phone
01706 752 338
Email
info@rochdalemind.org.uk
Address
The Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3-11 Drake Street, Rochdale, OL16 1RE

Keep Calm and Craft

Listing Title
Keep Calm and Craft
Run by
Sale West Community Urban Trust
Borough
Trafford
Category
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Thursdays 11.30am to 2.30pm. No cost if you live in Sale West or surrounding area
Website
http://www.salewestcommunityurbantrust.org/
Phone
07579 805 623
Email
caroldodgsonsalewest@gmail.com
Address
St Mary's Church Centre, 44 Moss Lane, Sale, M33 6GD
This is for
women who:, • are feeling isolated or lonely; and/or, • wanting to learn a new skill; and/or, • maybe wanting to rediscover their creativity; and/or, • struggling with depression or anxiety. There is no need to be creative! People can come for a chat and a cuppa.

Monday Anxiety and Depression Drop In (Face to Face)

Listing Title
Monday Anxiety and Depression Drop In (Face to Face)
Run by
The Big Life Company
Borough
Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside & Glossop, Trafford
Category
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Altrincham Methodist Church (Monday afternoon) 2-4pm
Website
https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/
Phone
0161 226 3871
Email
csgroups@selfhelpservices.org.uk
Address
Altrincham Methodist Church, Barrington Rd, Altrincham, WA14 1HF
This is for
anyone experiencing anxiety, low mood or mild to moderate depression who feels he/she may benefit from sharing with others in a safe and comfortable environment.

Reaching for Wellbeing Adult Art Club

Listing Title
Reaching for Wellbeing Adult Art Club
Run by
Umbrella Arts
Borough
Wigan
Category
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Tuesdays 10am -12pm. £3/week
Website
https://umbrella-arts.org/
Phone
Wendy Boyers (Director): 07806 433 269
Email
info@umbrella-arts.org
Address
This is for
18+ Suitable for adults who are carers, for adults who are living with long term health conditions, anxiety, mental health challenges, or who are looking for new friendships to help loneliness.

Reaching for Wellbeing Adult Art Club

Listing Title
Reaching for Wellbeing Adult Art Club
Run by
Umbrella Arts
Borough
Wigan
Category
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Wednesdays 10am -12pm. £3/week
Website
https://umbrella-arts.org/
Phone
Wendy Boyers (Director): 07806 433 269
Email
info@umbrella-arts.org
Address
This is for
18+ Suitable for adults who are carers, for adults who are living with long term health conditions, anxiety, mental health challenges, or who are looking for new friendships to help loneliness.

Relaxed, fun weekly art workshop

Listing Title
Relaxed, fun weekly art workshop
Run by
Umbrella Arts
Borough
Wigan
Category
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Saturdays 3.30pm - 5pm. £5/week
Website
https://umbrella-arts.org/
Phone
Wendy Boyers (Director): 07806 433 269
Email
info@umbrella-arts.org
Address
This is for
Young people aged 10 - 17 years old. Suitable for those who might need additional support because of anxiety, or mental health challenges

Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Support Group

Listing Title
Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Support Group
Run by
Rethink Mental Illness
Borough
Manchester
Category
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First Thursday of the month in person 6 – 7:30pm at Cross Street Chapel
All other Thursdays on Zoom 6:30 – 7:30pm (email for the link)
Website
https://www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/support-groups/rethink-mental-illness-manchester-group
Phone
07816 754 032
Email
rethinkmanchester@gmail.com
Address
Cross Street Chapel, Manchester/ Zoom
This is for
people personally affected by severe mental illness and their family members, friends and carers

Saturday Anxiety and Depression Drop In (Face to Face)

Listing Title
Saturday Anxiety and Depression Drop In (Face to Face)
Run by
The Big Life Company
Borough
Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside & Glossop, Trafford
Category
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Wythenshawe Forum Library (Saturday 10am- 12pm)
Website
https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/
Phone
0161 226 3871
Email
csgroups@selfhelpservices.org.uk
Address
Wythenshawe Forum, Forum Grove, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5RX
This is for
anyone experiencing anxiety, low mood or mild to moderate depression who feels he/she may benefit from sharing with others in a safe and comfortable environment.

Snowdrops PND

Listing Title
Snowdrops PND
Run by
Snowdrops PND
Borough
Stockport
Category
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Wednesdays 12.45-2.15pm. Can attend with or without children. During term time only
Website
https://www.stchadsromiley.co.uk/
Phone
07745 862 557
Email
office@stchadsromiley.co.uk
Address
The Guywood Centre, Guywood Lane Romiley SK6 4AN
This is for
any mum with low mood, anxiety, depression and postnatal depression

The Oddballs

Listing Title
The Oddballs
Run by
Sale West Community Urban Trust
Borough
Trafford
Category
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Wednesdays 11.00am to 12.30pm. No cost if you live in Sale West or surrounding area
Website
http://www.salewestcommunityurbantrust.org/
Phone
07579 805 623
Email
caroldodgsonsalewest@gmail.com
Address
St Mary's Church Centre, 44 Moss Lane, Sale, M33 6GD
This is for
women who:, • are feeling isolated or lonely; and/or, • wanting to learn a new skill; and/or, • may be wanting to rediscover their creativity; and/or, • struggling with depression or anxiety. There is no need to be creative! People can come for a chat and a cuppa.

Thursday Anxiety and Depression Drop In (Face to Face)

Listing Title
Thursday Anxiety and Depression Drop In (Face to Face)
Run by
The Big Life Company
Borough
Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside & Glossop, Trafford
Category
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No.93, Church Street (Thursday afternoon) 1pm- 3pm
Website
https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/
Phone
0161 226 3871
Email
csgroups@selfhelpservices.org.uk
Address
No. 93, 93 Church Lane, Manchester, M9 5BG
This is for
anyone experiencing anxiety, low mood or mild to moderate depression who feels he/she may benefit from sharing with others in a safe and comfortable environment.

Tuesday Social Anxiety Drop In (Face to Face)

Listing Title
Tuesday Social Anxiety Drop In (Face to Face)
Run by
The Big Life Company
Borough
Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside & Glossop, Trafford
Category
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The Kath Locke Centre, Manchester (Tuesday evening) 7pm - 9pm
Website
https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/
Phone
0161 226 3871
Email
csgroups@selfhelpservices.org.uk
Address
Kath Locke Centre, 123 Moss Lane East, Hulme, M15 5DD
This is for
anyone experiencing social anxiety

Wednesday Anxiety and Depression Drop In (Face to Face)

Listing Title
Wednesday Anxiety and Depression Drop In (Face to Face)
Run by
The Big Life Company
Borough
Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside & Glossop, Trafford
Category
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The Zion Centre, Manchester (Wednesday afternoon) 2pm - 4pm
Website
https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/
Phone
0161 226 3871
Email
csgroups@selfhelpservices.org.uk
Address
Zion Centre, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY
This is for
anyone experiencing anxiety, low mood or mild to moderate depression who feels he/she may benefit from sharing with others in a safe and comfortable environment.

Young People’s Anxiety, Depression and Loneliness Social Support Group

Listing Title
Young People’s Anxiety, Depression and Loneliness Social Support Group
Run by
Young People's Anxiety, Depression and Loneliness Social Support Group
Borough
Bury
Category
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Facebook Group
This is for
13-29 year olds

Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group

Listing Title
Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group
Run by
Rethink Mental Illness
Borough
Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside & Glossop, Trafford, Wigan & Leigh
Category
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Mondays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm on Zoom, ‘Mental Health and More’ co-occurring conditions/dual diagnosis/mental health and addiction theme.

1st Thursday of the month, in-person meeting, 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Cross St. Chapel, 29 Cross Street, Manchester M2 1NL

All other Thursdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm on Zoom, General Support Group
Website
https://www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/support-groups/rethink-mental-illness-manchester-group/
Phone
07816 754032 (Mary)
This is for
people affected by mental illness and/or addiction and their families and carers. No geographical restrictions

Women’s Narcotics Anonymous Meeting

Listing Title
Women’s Narcotics Anonymous Meeting
Run by
Narcotics Anonymous
Borough
Manchester
Category
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Every Thursday, 6-7.30pm plus a 10 min break
Free to attend
Website
https://ukna.org/
Phone
NA National Helpline - 0300 999 1212 (Open 10am-Midnight)
Email
TBC within the next few weeks
Address
Withington Library, 410 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester (venue is fully accessible)
M20 3BN
This is for
any woman who feels she may have a problem with drug and/or alcohol use. We are a supportive group of female addicts meeting regularly to help each other stay substance free. (Please note, although we do not have crèche facilities, any woman needing to bring children will be accommodated)

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