Side By Side

Side By Side For a mission statement click on the about tab. To give individuals the ability to take charge of everyday life issues and to build a positive mental attitude.

We're a peer support group for people with; Depression, BPD, anxiety issues, eating disorders,self harm and various other conditions. We aim to offer a wide ranging support network by addressing, through social and peer lead support, the following common issues confronted by sufferers of mental health conditions, these are;

Personal empowerment
We do this by addressing motivation, validating pe

rsonal worth, building on self esteem by encouraging personal self beliefs and growth of the individual. Social interaction. Regular meetings are organised in a relaxed, non judgmental environment with like minded people. Supported group outings in and around the London area to help people to gain confidence and encourage the development of social skills. We also offer worksheets. art therapy and an environment conducive to self awareness and personal growth, through the use of literature and the sharing of personal experiences. We are in no way trained professionals, we offer knowledge, support and understanding through our own experiences and those of fellow peers.

24/08/2017

Hi all. Thanks for your views and likes over all this time of our absence. We're still here and working on things...... Thoughts are still being given to re-starting the peer support group if we have enough interest.....
We'll probably start up the outings first, just to see how things go, how committed people are Etc..... So if you live in London or farther afield if you fancy a day out and are interested, don't be shy and drop us a message to let us know.
I must again give you the disclaimer that we are NOT trained professionals, we offer support through understanding and experience. We are a peer support group, so please bear this in mind :)

21/10/2016

Well, What with funding cuts etc. we're thinking about starting up the group again, Providing support to those who need it. Please let us know what you think, are you guys up for it? would you come?We're not professionally trained, but we've had a lifetime of experience. We can't make any promises of healing, but, we can promise we'll try to help, give you a shoulder to cry on if thats what you need. Let us know what you think about starting up again.

08/01/2015

Hi all. I hope this finds you well, unfortunately today I have bad news. We have to close the group. Due to personal demands and other commitments, I am unable to continue doing the support sessions. Its been a wonderful time and i've met some amazing people and I hope to stay in touch with folks. Be safe and think positive :)
Craige

04/01/2015

Well it's here! 2015! Lets make a commitment to ourselves that it'll be a better year than the last. Focus on the positives rather than the other, open our minds to the truth and not be so judgmental of ourselves and each other. Together we can fix ourselves. Down to the nitty gritty, Group IS on this Thus. (08/01/2015) 14:00-16:30 at the usual place, as usual any questions/queries or just if you'd like to chat contact us by the usual means. Hope to see you all Thus. Be safe :)

24/12/2014

Hi all, just a quick line or two to wish you all a merry christmas and productive new year. the next group should be in the new year, hope to see you then. Think positive and don't forget, if you need to contact us, mssg the page here or phone/txt us on 07549 196511. Be safe :)

22/11/2014

Hi all. Just a quick reminder about the outing tomorrow, if you want to come then let us know a.s.a.p. by the usual means, we've only had 1 confirmation as of yet, so we may cancel due to lack of interest. We'll keep you updated.

15/11/2014

Hi all. couple of things to tell you about today.
We're having a long overdue group outing, to the Natural History Museum on Sunday 23rd of this month, if you fancy coming with us you can either meet us at the flower stall at Clapham Junction Station at 12:30 or at the venue at 13:30. the address is -
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London
SW7 5BD
Also we're having a bit of a Christmas party on Sat 13th Dec starting at 18:00, a fee of £5 is required to put towards food, we need this no later than the 6th of Dec to give us time to do the shopping etc.feel free to bring alcohol if you wish.
As always, if you want any info or wish to attend either or both of these events please let us know by the usual means - mssg us here or phone/text us on 07549 196511.
stay positive and hope to see you soon :)

11/11/2014

The peer support groups are going really well, feedback is very positive :) hopefully the only way is onwards and upwards :D If you fancy giving it a try and joining us, message us here or text or phone us on 07549 196511. See you soon and be safe.

18/10/2014

Hi all, i hope this finds you all well and i know its been a while, but there's been a few changes (which took a bit of research etc....) to our usual format. the Thus art group is no more (possibly only for the time being), whilst we try a new approach of a dedicated support group. We've been piloting this for the last few weeks and it seems, to us, to have gone very well. we (as a group) hammered out a format and established some group rules, we're hoping to get these printed up on a nice shiny handout to dish out when we see you :) if you've attended, please give us you're thoughts, or if you want to attend and are in the central-ish London area drop us a line by either messaging the page here, drop us a text or give us a ti**le (northern dialect meaning an call ;) ) on 07549 196511. be safe and hopefully see you soon. Craige.

05/09/2014

I hope everybody's well. its been a quiet few weeks so i just thought i'd drop a note to say hi to everybody and let you all know we're still here. Art group went well on Thus. Big thanks to all who came, and if you fancy joining us, just drop us a message. Be safe and think positive :)

A big thanks to all those who came to the outing yesterday an made it a fantastic day out. Here's a few photos. I'm look...
17/08/2014

A big thanks to all those who came to the outing yesterday an made it a fantastic day out. Here's a few photos.
I'm looking forward to the next one now :) hopefully we'll see you all Thurs for the art group.

07/08/2014

amazing art group today guys! thanks to those who attended. good conversation and enjoyed by all i hope :) you know how to reach us if you need us (see post below). see you all next week, same time same place and be safe :D

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