This is an open invitation to people who live and / or work in Edinburgh, who want to connect with others interested in the role of lived experience and community-based peer support in suicide prevention.
This participative event will be coordinated by Scottish Recovery Network, Thrive, Living Warriors Project, REH Patients Council, Health in Mind, and CAPS. The event will provide the opportunity to:
- Explore together the impact that community-based peer support can have for those affected by suicide
- Share learning and experiences with people across sectors in your local area
- Discuss what good support looks like now and in the future
Some highlights shared by last year's event attendees:
“The ability to network and meet peers. Great to see services between the sectors get a chance to meet and communicate!"
"Being able to discuss my own experiences with mental health and peer support in an understanding environment learning about services."
"Feeling empowered that the work we do is making such a positive impact."
"I learned about services and felt empowered that the work we do is making such a positive impact."
Refreshments will be provided on the day. We will also have a quiet space should anyone need to take some time away from the session.
Who is this event for?
- People with lived and living experience
- Third sector mental health workers, managers, leaders
- Social and healthcare sector professionals
Accessibility
Please let us know in advance if you have any accessibility or communication needs that would help you take part. Two weeks' notice is needed to book British Sign Language Interpreters or Electronic Notetakers.
Please contact us by telephone on 0300 323 9956 or by email using info@scottishrecovery.net
Sign Language (BSL) users can contact us directly by using Contact Scotland BSL
A bit of background
The Scottish Government and COSLA'S Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan – Creating Hope Together – recognises the valuable contribution of peer support in our communities.
The Creating Hope with Peer Support project brings people from across sectors and different walks of life together, to connect and explore the role peer support can play in suicide prevention.
With a focus on the power of lived experience to affect positive change, the project is working with a wide range of partners to boost peer support groups and services in communities and across the country. It is helping to build capacity so that people and families affected by suicide can receive help at the earliest opportunity.
