I like the fact that we’re all helping each other… I think if you’re signing up to do peer support… you do need to recognize that it is giving, and receiving, support.
Peer support stands out from other mental health services because individuals actively participate in creating a safe space for each other. Within this environment, individuals can draw upon their shared experiences to offer and receive support from one another.
Peers decide which aspects of their personal experiences to discuss, seek assistance for, and utilize to assist others.
Groups:Â
Group peer support entails the gathering of three or more individuals to provide mutual assistance. Various approaches can be adopted, ranging from organized groups with designated roles and structured activities, to more relaxed and informal get-togethers.
One-to-one:Â
This type of support entails a mutual exchange between two individuals. It can range from casual interactions, such as friends discussing a common issue, to structured sessions where one person has received specific training, like mentoring skills.
Online:Â
Online peer support offers individuals the opportunity to seek assistance whenever necessary, particularly if they are unable to participate in person. This platform grants people greater flexibility, ensuring their inclusion in peer support despite any physical limitations.
Stronger Together Peer Support Group Hub
11am – 12:30pm, runs every fortnight 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
(Momentarily Paused)
Location: Mind in Haringey Building,
73c Stapleton Hall Road
London, N4 3QF
Healing & Feeling Peer Support Group Hub
1-2:30pm (Ongoing)
Location: Mind in Haringey Building
73c Stapleton Hall Road
London, N4 3QF
LGBTQI+ Queer Hub
5:30pm -7:30pm
Runs every fortnight 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month (Under Development – Launching on the 3rd of July)
Location: Mind in Haringey Large Hall
73c Stapleton Hall Road
London, N4 3QF
Unity Peer Support Group Hub
1:30-3:00pm
(Ongoing)
Location: Mind in Haringey Building
73c Stapleton Hall Road
London, N4 3QF
PTSD Peer Support Hub (Closed Group)Â
10:30-12:00pm
(Ongoing)
Location: Mind in Haringey Building
73c Stapleton Hall Road
London, N4 3QF
…It’s comforting to know that all those people are going through the same thing, just like a little group community. There’s a comfort of knowing that these people are feeling the same way you are.
The Haringey Wellbeing Network offers two distinct peer support services- Peer Support Group Hubs and 1-2-1 support, both seeking to:
Peer support involves individuals utilizing their personal experiences to assist one another. Various forms of peer support exist, all with the common objective of uniting individuals who have shared experiences in order to provide mutual support. Additionally, peer support creates an environment where individuals can feel accepted and understood.
Peer Support Group Hubs:Â
Currently, all the groups are Ongoing with no limits on the session, and all are facilitated by trained Staff.
One to One sessions:
1-to-1 sessions, are between a peer and a trained mentor with life experience and will be conducted for a restricted number of sessions (8 weeks, 8 sessions).
The various areas of Peer Support encompass:
I have a very good relationship with my peers and we share how we feel. We support one another and I look forward to seeing everyone on a weekly basis.
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