What is the Service & what does it involve?
Run by two trained and experienced Peer Group Facilitators, this virtual group is a welcoming place for people to support each other to work towards personal goals and achievements.
All run online via Zoom which you can access in the comfort of your own home.
Who is eligible for our Virtual Peer Support Group?
This group is aimed at those who are looking for some mental health and emotional support without having to leave their home.
Perhaps those that are socially isolated, suffering from social anxiety or agoraphobia, this group is a gentle, welcoming and supportive way to connect with others who may be experiencing similar things.
How can our Virtual Peer Support Group Support Mental Health?
The group is a very calm and welcoming place each week and provides that non-judgemental space for people to share their experiences of mental health issues and struggles with others that may be going through something similar. It is a safe space to receive support from others who understand, whilst also being a support to others which can also help with your own recovery and progress. The group share and celebrate all of their achievements.
How can people Sign Up?
Register online via our website, www.burtonmind.co.uk/contact-us, select register online now and enter your details.
Our project coordinator will then contact you with the details to be able to join the group form home via Zoom.
Who Facilitates our Virtual Peer Support Group?
We have a dedicated qualified team who lead our Virtual Peer Support Groups.
We’ll have more information on this coming soon!
What costs are involved?
Our Virtual Peer Support Group is FREE to participants!
When is it?
The group runs every Thursday 6-8pm via Zoom.
Outcomes & results
The group still get together even between Christmas and new year as they develop friendships and continue to support each other through what can be quite a challenging time for those who are socially isolated, feeling lonely and have very little support around them.
Do you have a quote (up to 3) from participants or partner organisations about the project/service – please provide year of quote also.
“What we need is something to show that we [people with mental health problems] can actually do this for ourselves. We just need some guidance and some funding to get us started. We need someone to trust us.” – GL, Mind Matters Burntwood participant, 2023.
Is there any academic research or papers that underpin the service/project that you would like to quote.
Not at this time.
