Specific Groups and Topics
Group focused peer-support options that are only open to those from a particular experience. There are options available locally, nationally, in-person and online or even anytime.
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- Support level – Medium
- Access – Open to those with a shared experience
- Speed – Weeks; dependant on how often each organisation meets
- Identity – Peer
- Required insight & autonomy (ability to act independently) – Medium to High
Affa Sair
Affa Sair have a main webpage with information and meditations, as well as a Closed Facebook page where members can post anonymously and may freely discuss their condition and pick up hints and tips from other sufferers together with articles and documents researched by the group. The general public cannot access the page.
- Support Level - Low
- Access - Join Private Group for Discussions
- Speed - Immediate
- Identity - Peer
- Required insight & autonomy (ability to act independently) – Medium
Lucy's Lights
Support Group in Moray for Women with autism (or identifying as autistic). Open to all women and non-binary people (biologically female) aged 16+ in Moray and surrounding area with or awaiting a diagnosis of Autism (this can include people who believe they may be autistic!)
Dopamine Dolls
Community and Support Service for women and non-binary people, living with ADHD. We provide a safe space for neurodiverse people to share stories, strategies, and learning. Based in Highlands, but open to Moray.
ICON Families Moray
ICON FAMILIES MORAY are a group of people who meet online every six to eight weeks. Our members have a personal or professional interest in making a difference for neurodiverse families by sharing information, promoting wellbeing and raising awareness within the
group.
We also have a useful online resource to support families navigating neurodiversity.
Narcotics Anonymous
Helpline, information, events and peer support meeting lists where there are options available locally, nationally, in-person and online throughout the day as well as audio shares on other members experience on the NA program and staying abstinent.
- Support level - Medium
- Access - Open to those with a shared experience, information for the public and professionals, dependant on how often each organisation meets.
- Identity - Peer
- Required insight & autonomy (ability to act independently) – Medium to high.
- Phone - 0300 999 1212
Alcoholics Anonymous
- Support level - Medium
- Access - Open to those with a shared experience, information for the public and professionals, dependant on how often each organisation meets
- Identity - Peer
- Required insight & autonomy (ability to act independently) – Medium to high.
- Phone: 0800 9177 650
Gamblers Anonymous
Helpline, information, events and peer support meeting lists where there are options available locally, nationally and in-person.
- Support level - Medium
- Access - Open to those with a shared experience, information for the public and professionals, dependant on how often each organisation meets
- Identity - Peer
- Required insight & autonomy (ability to act independently) – Medium to high.
- Phone: 0370 050 8881
Arrows
Arrows is a service for anyone worried about alcohol and drug use, whether their own or a loved one’s. Substance use problems can develop
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over time, and it is important for individuals to recognise where drugs or alcohol are having an impact on their wellbeing, relationships or lifestyle. Support is available to anyone with any concerns, no matter how small, about drinking, drugs or legal highs.
Sober Sidekick
Sober Sidekick is an app and social network that helps you maintain your sobriety by connecting with a community of people who can empathize with where you are.
Instantly connect with others in the sober community and get support when you need it.
Scottish Drug Forum
People are at the heart of everything we do and everything we advocate for. We value connection and collaboration through open and
respectful discussion. We are passionate about decision making which is evidence-informed.
If you have a suggestion for resources please get in touch with us:
Mum Days
Mum Days supports all mums, pregnant & birthing people, along with their babies & toddlers. We endeavour to improve health & wellbeing, with opportunities to stay mentally healthy by providing an open, friendly & safe space to relax, connect with others, receive peer support and make connections with local agencies.
Mum Days main focus is to support mums who may feel isolated, anxious or lack the confidence/funds to attend baby/toddler classes or groups in Moray.
- Email: mumdayselgin@gmail.com
Latnem
At LATNEM we have lived experience. We’ve been there and now provide a safe, free peer support group for mums and birthing people in Scotland. 
We provide a comprehensive mental health peer support service for mothers and birthing people in Scotland. You can view our equality and diversity policy here.
Children 1st
Children do well when their families do well, so we work with children and families in their homes, local communities and across Scotland.
We offer emotional, practical, and financial support to help families to put children first and campaign to uphold the rights of every child.
We support a child and their family when they need it, for as long as they need it. We offer help to prevent families reaching crisis point, to keep children safe and to support children and families to recover from trauma and harm.
Parent Network Scotland
At Parent Network Scotland, we advocate peer-to-peer support, acknowledging that parents are equipped with solutions to their challenges.
With the guidance of trained Family Facilitators and the support of fellow parents, we believe in empowering parents because we firmly believe that parents matter, and so do their children.
Our organisation supports free family courses for you and your family. All of our courses are run by parents for parents.
Our Family Facilitators ensure that learning is enjoyable for you to enjoy your sessions. We offer many routes to take for ongoing learning for you and your family with course certificates.
Men's Sheds
Happy and healthy men.
Connection, conversation and creation – that’s what joining a Men’s Shed is all about.
Men’s Sheds encourage people to come together to make, repair and repurpose, supporting projects in their local communities.
Improving wellbeing, reducing loneliness and combatting social isolation.
If you have a suggestion for resources please get in touch with us: