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General Information and Resources

Learn about peer-support, what it is and why it can be powerful and effective when part of any support experience. These organisations share lived experience stories of what it's like to receive peer support as well as what good practice in peer-support can look like.

    • Support level – Low
    • Access – Open
    • Speed – Immediate
    • Identity – Anonymous
    • Required insight & autonomy (ability to act independently) – Medium

Scottish Recovery Network

Scottish Recovery Network have a wealth of information, resources and events focused on mental health recovery with a Peer Recovery Hub spefically focusing on all things peer support. We believe that peer support is a key element to peoples wellbeing and recovery. Whatever your interest is in peer support there is something for you whether that is understanding peer support to developing and sustaining peer roles. There is a wealth of resources to enable you and opportunities to meet and connect with others.

We direct people to email us rather than call:

    • Email: info@scottishrecovery.net
    • Tel: 0300 323 9956 (Assuring BSL accessibility)
Visit Scottish Recovery Network (Peer Recovery Hub) Website

Mind to Mind

Information and resources on how you can improve your mental wellbeing by hearing what others have found helpful. Find links to services, websites, videos, podcasts and more that can help you.

Visit the Mind to Mind Website