Peer Support Directory

Affected by Addiction Group – online

Listing Title
Affected by Addiction Group – online
Run by
The Counselling & Family Centre
Borough
Trafford
Category
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Every Thursday 7pm – 8.30pm
Website
https://www.thecfc.org.uk/
Phone
0161 941 7754
Email
appointments@thecfc.org.uk
Address
40 Mayors Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9RP
This is for
anyone 18+ affected by addiction

AFRUCA – African Families Support

Listing Title
AFRUCA – African Families Support
Run by
AFRUCA - African Families Support
Borough
Manchester
Category
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Online
Website
https://afruca.org/
Phone
0161 205 9274
Address
Unit 63, Cariocca Business Park, 2 Sawley Road, Miles Platting, Manchester, M40 8BB
This is for
minority ethnic families - parents whose children are at risk of criminal exploitation

Afternoon Tea

Listing Title
Afternoon Tea
Run by
The Proud Trust
Borough
Manchester
Category
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3.00 – 4.30pm, second and fourth Sundays
Website
https://www.theproudtrust.org/groups/afternoon-t-e-a/
Phone
0161 660 3347
Email
youthgroups@theproudtrust.org
Address
Currently meeting online, or at 49-51 Sidney Street, Manchester
This is for
trans and non-binary young people and those questioning their gender aged 16-25 who live or spend time in Greater Manchester

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.

Art Group

Listing Title
Art Group
Run by
Survivors Manchester
Borough
Salford
Category
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Wednesdays 1-2pm online at present
Website
https://www.survivorsmanchester.org.uk/
Phone
0161 236 2182
Email
support@survivorsmanchester.org.uk
Address
Survivors Manchester, Unit 8, Brewery Yard, Deva City Office Park, Trinity Way, Salford, M3 7BB United Kingdom
This is for
any men that access support at Survivors Manchester

Arts and Crafts Online

Listing Title
Arts and Crafts Online
Run by
The Widows Empowerment Trust
Borough
Manchester
Category
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Every Wednesday
Website
www.widowsempowerment.com
Phone
07479 916 948
Email
info@widowsempowerment.com
Address
Bizspace, Wilson House, Monsall Road, M40 8WN
This is for
widowers 18 + suffering from isolation and loneliness.

Being a Parent

Listing Title
Being a Parent
Run by
EPEC (Empowering Parents Empowering Communities)
Borough
Stockport
Category
,
Open to Stockport residents. Meeting are in the day at Brinnington, Reddish or Adswood. 1.5 hour taster sessions offered online. Please call for more information
Website
https://home-starthost.org.uk/empowering-parents-empowering-communities-epec/
Phone
0161 406 9558
Email
admin.epec@stockport.gov.uk 
Address
Brinnington, Reddish or Adswood
This is for
parents / carers of children aged 2 - 11 years

Being a Parent Together

Listing Title
Being a Parent Together
Run by
EPEC (Empowering Parents Empowering Communities)
Borough
Stockport
Category
,
Open to Stockport residents. Meeting are in the day at Brinnington, Reddish or Adswood. 1.5 hour taster sessions offered online. Please call for more information
Website
https://home-starthost.org.uk/empowering-parents-empowering-communities-epec/
Phone
0161 406 9558
Email
admin.epec@stockport.gov.uk 
Address
Brinnington, Reddish or Adswood
This is for
couples / co-parents to complete together

Bingo and Quiz Night Online

Listing Title
Bingo and Quiz Night Online
Run by
The Widows Empowerment Trust
Borough
Manchester
Category
,
Every Saturday night
Website
www.widowsempowerment.com
Phone
07479 916 948
Email
info@widowsempowerment.com
Address
Bizspace, Wilson House, Monsall Road, M40 8WN
This is for
widowers 18 + suffering from isolation and loneliness.

Bob in for a Brew

Listing Title
Bob in for a Brew
Run by
Tameside, Oldham & Glossop Mind (TOG Mind)
Borough
Tameside & Glossop
Category
,
Tuesdays 11.30am -12.30pm
Website
https://www.togmind.org/home
Phone
0161 330 9223
Email
office@togmind.org
Address
216-218 Katherine Street, Ashton - u- Lyne, OL6 7AS
This is for
Tameside or Glossop residents. You would normally need an IT device and access to the internet and a webcam. We may be able to provide IT assistance if needed.

Bolton Virtual Meeting

Listing Title
Bolton Virtual Meeting
Run by
SOBS
Borough
Bolton
Category
,
3rd Thursday of every month
Website
https://uksobs.org/groups/bolton-group/
Phone
01942 201 744
Email
bolton@uksobs.org
Address
Online

Bridging the Gap

Listing Title
Bridging the Gap
Run by
Bridging the Gap
Borough
Wigan
Category
Phone
07889 541 325
Address
This is for
anyone 16+ with mental health issues in Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh. If 16, must be a school-leaver

Carers’ Choir

Listing Title
Carers’ Choir
Run by
Stockport Mind
Borough
Stockport
Category
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Tuesdays, 12.30pm - 2.30pm - Online, via Zoom video calls (face-to-face Choirs later in 2021)
Website
https://www.stockportmind.org.uk/
Phone
0161 475 6229
Email
carerssupport@stockportmind.org.uk
Address
Online, via Zoom video calls (face-to-face Choirs later in 2021)
This is for
carers

Creative Writing Group

Listing Title
Creative Writing Group
Run by
Survivors Manchester
Borough
Salford
Category
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Fridays 11am-12pm online at present
Website
https://www.survivorsmanchester.org.uk/
Phone
0161 236 2182
Email
support@survivorsmanchester.org.uk
Address
Survivors Manchester, Unit 8, Brewery Yard, Deva City Office Park, Trinity Way, Salford, M3 7BB United Kingdom
This is for
any men that access support at Survivors Manchester

Femolition Squad

Listing Title
Femolition Squad
Run by
The Proud Trust
Borough
Manchester
Category
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2.00 – 2.45pm, second and fourth Sundays
Website
https://www.theproudtrust.org/groups/femolition-squad/
Phone
0161 660 3347
Email
youthgroups@theproudtrust.org
Address
Currently meeting online, or at 49-51 Sidney Street, Manchester
This is for
trans young women and transfeminine young people aged 13 – 19* who live or spend time in Greater Manchester, * up to 25 with additional support needs.

Good Grief (Bereavement Support Group)

Listing Title
Good Grief (Bereavement Support Group)
Run by
1point
Borough
Bolton
Category
,
Online via zoom until Jan 2022. Please check back for details in 2022.
Website
https://www.1pointbolton.org.uk/
Phone
01204 917744
Email
office@1pointbolton.org.uk
Address
Silverwell House, 1 Silverwell Lane, Bolton, BL1 1QN

Inside Out

Listing Title
Inside Out
Run by
The Proud Trust
Borough
Rochdale
Category
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Currently meeting weekly - online, or at a venue in Rochdale, 5.00 – 6.30pm, Tuesdays
Website
https://www.theproudtrust.org/
Phone
0161 660 3347
Email
youthgroups@theproudtrust.org
This is for
LGBT+ young people and those questioning their gender or sexuality aged 13-19 (and up to 25 with additional needs) who live or spend time in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale.

ITC Women’s Wellness Group

Listing Title
ITC Women’s Wellness Group
Run by
Awaaz Manchester
Borough
Manchester
Category
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Every Monday fortnightly 1-3pm (face-to-face). Monthly online sessions. , Free of charge. Some workshops may require a small contribution to cover the costs of resources
Phone
0161 839 9817/ Aneesa Ramtoola - 07904 056 736
Email
enquiries@impactcollegeuk.com
Address
ITC Centre, 122 Waterloo Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 8AF
This is for
the CERI* Community, new Mums with children under 3 * Communities Experiencing Racial Inequality

Kingfisher – Online Support Group

Listing Title
Kingfisher – Online Support Group
Run by
Beat
Borough
Manchester
Category
,
Chat Room - Wednesday and Saturday from 6.45pm to 8.00pm.
Website
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Phone
0300 123 3355
Email
help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Address
All groups are online
This is for
anyone suffering with bulimia or who believes they may have bulimia

Knit & Natter (Online)

Listing Title
Knit & Natter (Online)
Run by
Age UK Stockport
Borough
Stockport
Category
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Monthly on Thursdays 11.00am to 12.00pm
Website
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/stockport/
Phone
0161 480 1211
Email
info@ageukstockport.org.uk
Address
Commonweal, 56 Wellington Street SK1 1PD Stockport
This is for
those over 50 in Stockport
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