GAMH Mental Health Support Groups give you a safe and friendly space to meet others who understand what you are going through. In our Support Groups, you can share experiences, take part in activities and learn new ways to cope.

By providing group activities for Adults, our support could help you to:

• Feel better about yourself and less alone
• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Learn new ways to cope with problems
• Make friends and connections in your community.

Our Support Groups are here to help you take positive steps forward in your mental health recovery. We do creative activities, learning activities and physical activities. They are welcoming, supportive and free of charge.

If you are under 16, please visit the Group Support for Young People section.

How to join GAMH Mental Health Support Groups.

GAMH Support Groups offer activities that support your mental health and wellbeing. We focus on three areas:

• Your mental and physical health: we help you learn to look after your mind and body
• Learning and trying new things: we help you discover new skills and knowledge
• Meeting people and joining in: we help you make friends and social connections.

Group activities may include outdoor walks, creative art, cooking, gentle exercise, or online wellbeing workshops. These take place around Glasgow.

All our Support Groups are led by GAMH’s caring and qualified team. We listen to your ideas and shape the activities together.

How to join GAMH Support Groups.

GAMH Support Groups are relaxed and informal. There is no pressure to join in more than you feel comfortable with. We plan our activities with you and other group members. Activities are flexible and grow with the needs and interests of the people who attend.

You can expect:

• A friendly welcome
• Support from trained team members
• The chance to meet others and share experiences
• Activities to help you feel better in body and mind.

If you are looking for individual support, look at our Compassionate Distress Response Service (CDRS) and Individual Support programme.

You need to be referred to a GAMH Mental Health Support Group. You can be referred by any of the following:

• Your GP practice
• Primary Care Mental Health Team
• Social Work Services
• Social Care Connect
• Homeless and Addiction Services, or
• A Housing Association.

You can join a GAMH Support Group if you or your loved one is:

• 16 or over; and
• Living in Glasgow.

Once we receive your referral, a member of the GAMH team will be in touch to arrange a meeting that works best for you. At the meeting, we’ll talk about the different groups and activities. We’ll help you to find the ones you will enjoy and want to take part in.

If you’re under 16, please visit our For Young People section.

If you need urgent help, please go to our Get help now section.

Alongside our groups, GAMH has created free resources to support your wellbeing. These guides can help you with self-care and mental health recovery at home.

All of them are free to download and use.

• Window to Wellbeing (PDF): a personal journal to build resilience
• Resilience and Wellbeing (PDF): simple tools to manage stress
• Creating Wellbeing (PDF): creative ideas to boost your mood
• Food for Recovery (PDF): recipes and tips for healthy eating.