Why a peer support group?

Peer support is powerful! It connects us with others who understand what we're going through, making us feel heard, supported, and less alone.

How were these groups created?

Listening Lounge groups have been co-designed by people with lived experience of mental health challenges. And, the CoMHWA Listening Lounge project team is 100% lived experience.

Who can attend the group?

This group is open to adults of all ages who have lived experience of mental health challenges.

Can I bring a support person?

Support people or workers are welcome! We ask for support people to also sign up - there's a ticket type called "support person/worker". Please let us know in your form in the access needs section if you have a support person signing up separately from your order.

Do I need to sign up?

You're welcome to come along without signing up, although it is handy for us to have a heads up of numbers coming on the day and have your contact details in case there's a change to the group time. You can also email Laura directly if you're prefer to not sign up and just give us a heads up.

Listening Lounge Mental Health Peer Support Group - Cloverdale

By Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA)

Multiple dates

Overview

A welcoming space for connection, understanding and mutual support.

The Listening Lounge Mental Health Peer Support Group - Cloverdale

Listening Lounge mental health peer support groups are a safe, supportive space to connect with others who’ve gone through mental health struggles of their own.

You can show up as you are - if you’ve had a rough week, there is no need to pretend otherwise. It’s ok to not be ok in this group. You can even turn up in your pyjamas if you like, get up, move around, sit on the floor, whatever makes you feel comfortable! The group follows a semi-flexible structure and is co-facilitated by two trained peer workers with lived experience themselves.

About:

Free
Weekly 2hr groups
Adults all ages
For people experiencing mental health challenges
Come along as you are - no referral needed
Accessibility prioritised
Facilitated by trained peers

What do we talk about in a group?
Listening Lounge Peer Support groups use a structure that creates space for:

Sharing a problem or issue that you may be struggling with
Listening and learning from others
Sharing wins or achievements
Having a cup of tea/coffee and chatting with other attendees
Discussing a mental health topic or activity
Hearing about community events, supports, and services, plus much more.

Creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone
Listening Lounge Peer Support Groups are safe, and inclusive spaces where people of all gender identities, sexualities, cultural and religious backgrounds, skin colours, and abilities, can come together to feel heard, valued, and supported.

Our Group Care Guidelines and Values are designed to ensure that our groups are safe and enjoyable for everyone. Facilitators take an active approach to cultural safety and accessibility. If you’d like to talk more about your access needs, please get in touch.

Arrival Time

Arrive at 5.45pm for 6pm start. If you are running late and doors are shut, please text Monti on 0485 874 978 to see if it is ok for you to come in. No late arrivals accepted after 6.15pm.

Any questions?

Please contact us at listeninglounge@comhwa.org.au or text/leave vm at 0485 874 978.

Category: Health, Mental health

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Highlights

2 hours 15 minutes
ages 18+
In person
Free parking

Location

Consumers of Mental Health WA

275 Belmont Avenue

#14 Cloverdale, WA 6105 Australia

How do you want to get there?

Driving Public transport Biking Walking

Frequently asked questions

Organized by

Consumers of Mental Health WA (CoMHWA)

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