About our support groups
We run a number of monthly support groups focused around common mental health problems. These groups are facilitated by trained staff and volunteers, with each intended to be a safe, supportive environment in which you are free to talk confidentially and free of judgment.
All of our groups are free to attend. However, registration is required in order to join. Please find the group you’re interested in below and click or tap the ‘Learn more’ button to find out more. Please note: All of our current support groups are delivered in Plymouth only.
All of our support groups are subject to our Support Group Agreement. We kindly request that you familiarise yourself with this document before attending a group.
Current support groups:
Below is the list of our current monthly support groups. Click or tap on a ‘Learn more’ button to find out more about a group:
Anxiety & Depression Support
2nd Wednesday of every month, 1:30pm — 3:00pm
Depression and anxiety are the two predominant mental health problems worldwide, affecting hundreds of millions of people globally. If you live with either, come along to our monthly support group.
Bipolar Support
1st Thursday of every month, 11:00am — 12:30pm
Our monthly Bipolar Support Group is open to all individuals in Devon with experience of bipolar disorder, either through personal experience or as a partner, family member, friend, or carer of someone else who lives with the condition.
Men’s Support
3rd Friday of every month, 1:30pm — 3:00pm
The aim of our Men’s Support Group is to give anyone who identifies as male a safe space to share their experiences, support one another, and explore personal challenges (including mental health problems) in a non-judgmental way. This group is facilitated by men and women.
OCD Support
Last Wednesday of every month, 1:30pm — 3:00pm
If you live with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) or care for someone else who does, our monthly OCD Support Group provides a safe space for you to share your experiences, your thoughts, and your feelings with other people who are living in a similar situation.
Women’s Support
1st Wednesday of every month, 10:30am — 12:00 noon
Our Women’s Support Group invites anyone who identifies as female to join a supportive group that meets monthly to chat about mental health and other topics, in a safe environment. Sessions will also including optional crafting activities in addition to group discussions.
Upcoming group sessions:
Frequently asked questions:
Check out the answers to some common questions below. If you want to ask something else, please contact us.
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All our support groups are free of charge. In order to attend, you will need to register first.
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Unless stated otherwise in the group's description, anyone over 18 years of age is welcome to attend.
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Attendance will likely vary between sessions. However, we anticipate that each group will feature no more than 12 people.
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All our support groups are currently held at Ernest English House, Buckwell Street, Plymouth PL1 2DA.
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Pay and display car parking is available nearby at St Andrew Street/Whimple Street and The Barcode.