We are a friendly peer support group who want to help you to manage your mental health by inviting you to try our uplifting, fun and free of charge activities.
Come and feel supported with others who understand how you might be feeling. We offer two types of group; General and 17-25 year-olds (Peers2Pals).
Who is this suitable for?
Friends in Need – General Group
- Open to all adults in Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire (covering Windsor, Ascot, Maidenhead, Bracknell and Slough) who are experiencing mental health problems. Our timetable offers a wide variety of activities and is shaped by our members.
- Self-referral is encouraged, as well as referrals from GPs, Social Prescribers, Talking Therapies and other local voluntary and statutory organisations.
Friends in Need – Peers2Pals
- Open to all people aged between 17 to 25 years old in East Berkshire who are experiencing mental health problems. Our timetable offers a wide variety of activities and is shaped by our members.
- Self-referral is encouraged, as well as referrals from GPs, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) as well as voluntary and community organisations.
What can I expect?
The foundation of the group is based on the Five Ways to Wellbeing; to give, be active, take notice, learn, and give back. We have a timetable of events and activities for members to attend that promote these values. New members are always welcomed into a safe and supportive environment.
Fees
There is no charge for this service.
How can I access this service?
To join us or to find out more about our Friends in Need service in your area, please call Ansa Khan on 07496 874882 or email [email protected].
We are looking forward to meeting you, welcoming you and hearing about any activities that you would like to see on our timetable.
If you are part of the NHS, a charity or community group or GP surgery and would like us to come along to meet you and tell you more about Friends in Need and our very simple referral process, please do get in touch. Our aim is to increase community resilience and to spread the word about how powerful peer support can be.