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Changes Bristol Peer Support online groups
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Changes Bristol hold peer support groups online throughout the week. These groups are designed as a safe space for people in mental health distress to speak freely and without judgement about any problems that they may have. Our groups are free and you don't need to have a diagnosis or referral to join. Groups are accessible including groups for men only, women only, women of colour and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+

Beneficiaries

  • Adults

    People in mental health distress

  • Number of beneficiaries - 500

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Geographic reach

  • England: Somerset
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

500

people in mental health distress

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£240,000.00

TIMELINE

Feb 2021 Onwards

Project Outcome Targets

Continue running online peer support groups

Offer diversity on groups based on member feedback

Move back to physical groups based on member feedback

Project Activities

  • Reaching out through our database

  • Reaching out through social media

  • Reaching out through media

  • Speaking with NHS groups

  • Setting up referrals with practices and GPs

Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Quality monitor

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Henry Smith Charity

Grants to reduce social and economic disadvantage
OTHER PARTNERS

Sunrise Foundation

Grant funding organisation