Groups & Activities

SpeakUpCIC provides a wide range of wellbeing peer support groups and activities, both in-person in Thanet and Ashford and online via Zoom. People need to become a member to participate in peer support groups. Our service covers Thanet, Ashford and surrounding areas in East Kent. We also have closed Facebook Groups. Please click on the drop downs for further information about groups.

We also provide and facilitate:

What is Peer Support?

Peer support is not like clinical support. In peer support people understand each other because they have ‘been there’ and can share similar experiences.

The Benefits of Peer Support

Membership

All peer support groups and activities are available exclusively to SpeakUpCIC members. People can self-refer themselves or be referred by a service provider. Please Note: SpeakUpCIC are not a crisis support service, and our peer support groups and activities (both in-person and online) are for people who are comfortable engaging with others. All people are risk assessed before becoming members.

To be eligible to become a member, you must:

For further information please contact: Kay@speakupcic.co.uk

Tel: 07543 977670 or 01843 448 384

Training and Learning Workshops
Mental Health Events
Listening Events
Engagement Forums
Workshops for other organisations and colleges.

It is reassuring to meet and connect with others who are experiencing the same kind of feelings and to know that you are not the only one. When everyone is ‘in the same boat’ it is easier to feel trusting, accepted and understood. Peer support is relaxed and mutual.
Peer Support Groups provide the opportunity for people to meet with others so that they give as well as receive support, which can help you to feel better about yourself.
It can be easier to socialise in a supportive group environment and being part of a peer support network means there are people within reach who you can communicate with.
There isn’t any pressure; it is okay to participate in whatever way you are able, knowing it is very likely that others will understand any difficulties.

Reside in Thanet, Ashford, or the surrounding villages
Experience mental health issues
Be 18 years old or over