If you would like to refer into our service, please click here.
Oldham based Peer Support Service
Are you struggling with your mental health? Have you been feeling overwhelmed? Have you come to end of therapeutic support and need help to take next steps on your recovery journey? You're not alone. Our Peer Support Service in Oldham is here to help. Our dedicated team of trained peer support workers are ready to provide you with the support you need to feel better and less alone.
Service Details: We offer one-to-one support for up to 8 weeks, tailored to your individual needs and preferences. Our support is through phone calls or out in the community. Support will be provided by a Peer Support Worker who has lived experience of overcoming mental health challenges.
Our Approach: Our peer support workers are here to listen, empathize, and support you in maintaining or improving your wellbeing. Through up to eight sessions in the community, our goal is to:
- Help you identify your own strengths and abilities.
- Use coaching approaches to help you identify your own coping strategies.
- Identify various activities and opportunities in your community.
- Help you move forward and achieve goals.
- Show that change and recovery is possible.
- Share own experiences and inspire hope.
Clients: We service is for adults (+18 years old) who are living in the Oldham Area. This service offers low level support (for those coming to the end of their therapeutic journey). This service is not suitable for those in active crisis.
Cost: Free.
Referral Process: You can either be referred by a professional or self-refer through an application form.
- If you are a professional (e.g. GP, organisation, etc) referring a client, please contact us to send you the referral form.
- If you are self-referring, please click here.
More information:
You can contact us through email (oldhampeersupport [at] togmind.org) or call us at 0161 330 9223.