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 distinguishes itself from other mental health services as individuals engage in fostering a secure environment for one another. In this setting, individuals can leverage their collective experiences to provide and receive support mutually.
Peers determine which elements of their personal experiences to share, seek emotional support for, and in turn, aid others.
The Peer Support provided by Mind in Haringey is non-specific and focuses on mild anxiety, social anxiety, and depression, as well as coping with the stresses that life presents to us.
Groups:
Group peer support entails the gathering of three or more individuals to provide mutual emotional assistance. Various approaches can be adopted, ranging from organised groups with designated roles and structured activities, to more relaxed and informal get-togethers.
One to one:
One-on-one peer support can occur face-to-face, via video call, or through telephone assistance. It involves a reciprocal interaction between two individuals during structured sessions, where one participant has undergone specific training, such as mentoring skills. The focus is on discovering methods to manage emotional challenges.
**All Peers have to be referred and allocated either by our triage and assessment team or St. Ann’s Hospital.**
Onward & Upward Group: Every Monday 11:30am to 1pm, for people over 40 years old
Location: Mind in Haringey Quiet Room
73c Stapleton Hall Road
London, N4 3QF
Healing & Feeling Group: Every Tuesday, 1pm to 2:30pm, for people over 50 years old
Location: Mind in Haringey Quiet Room
73c Stapleton Hall Road
London, N4 3QF
Stronger Together Group: Every Tuesday, 3pm to 4:30pm, for people aged 26 to 40 years old
Location: Mind in Haringey Quiet Room
73c Stapleton Hall Road
London, N4 3QF
Bridges & Bonds Young People Group: Every Tuesday, 2pm to 4pm, for people aged 18 to 25 years old
Location: Mind in Haringey Large Hall
73c Stapleton Hall Road
London, N4 3QF
Queer Hub LGBTQI+ Group: First and Third Tuesday of each month, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Location: Mind in Haringey Large Hall
73c Stapleton Hall Road
London, N4 3QF
Unity Ladies Group: Every Thursday, 1:30pm to 3pm, Cis women of all ages
Location: Mind in Haringey Quiet Room
73c Stapleton Hall Road
London, N4 3QF
PTSD Group: Every Friday, 10am to 12am
Location: Mind in Haringey Quiet Room
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:
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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