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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 5d
🌎Blog: #WorldMentalHealthDay

Building Strong Peer Workforces for Mental Health Support in Emergencies

"Peer workers can offer something profoundly different in those moments: empathy, authenticity & hope grounded in lived experience"

👉 bit.ly/WMHDPeerSupp...

#WMHD25 #PeerSupport #MentalHealth
Building Strong Peer Workforces for Mental Health Support in Emergencies
This World Mental Health Day 2025 highlights access to mental health support during crises, including natural disasters and emergencies…
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 10h
#GlobalPeerSupportersCelebrationDay 16 October 🎉

We asked Jeanette Allan, Lead North Ayrshire Wellbeing & Recovery College...

What would success feel like for people in peer roles?

youtu.be/UOdDmvMLwFU?...

#GPSCD #PeerSupport #MentalHealth #Recovery
What would success feel like for people in peer roles?
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 1d
#GlobalPeerSupportersCelebrationDay 16 October🎉

We asked Jamie Stewart, Peer Support Worker
@nhstayside.bsky.social...

What would success feel like for people in peer roles?

youtu.be/yWWfiwGu3dc?...

#GPSCD #PeerSupportScot #MentalHealth #Recovery #LivedExperience
What would success feel like for people in peer roles?
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 1d
Want to connect with others interested in the role of lived experience & community-based peer support in suicide prevention?

1 week until the Glasgow Creating Hope with Peer Support learning & networking event: 21 Oct, 10:00-12:30

Book 👇

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Creating Hope with Peer Support: Glasgow learning & networking event
Are you interested in the role of lived experience and community based peer support in suicide prevention?
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 2d
#GlobalPeerSupportersCelebrationDay 16 October🎉

We asked Donna Paterson-Harvie, Founder of Neil's Hugs Foundation...

What kind of support do peer leaders need from the NHS, organisations or the government?

youtu.be/Ng9SdUQt76M?...

#GPSCD #MentalHealth #Recovery
#LivedExperience #PeerSupport
We Can't Do It Alone: Relationships and Funding are Key
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Vox Scotland @voxscotland.bsky.social · 2d
It's #MemberMonday so this is a big thank you to all our members who share their time, energy and stories to make change. If you're interested in joining VOX, we have a range of memberships and all are FREE! Find out more voxscotland.org.uk/sign-up/
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 5d
🌎Blog: #WorldMentalHealthDay

Building Strong Peer Workforces for Mental Health Support in Emergencies

"Peer workers can offer something profoundly different in those moments: empathy, authenticity & hope grounded in lived experience"

👉 bit.ly/WMHDPeerSupp...

#WMHD25 #PeerSupport #MentalHealth
Building Strong Peer Workforces for Mental Health Support in Emergencies
This World Mental Health Day 2025 highlights access to mental health support during crises, including natural disasters and emergencies…
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 7d
🌟We're hiring!

Communications Officer
FT 37.5 hours
£34,043 – £38,824
Closes 17 October 2025

Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?

scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...
We're looking for a Communications Officer to join our team! - Scottish Recovery Network
Are you passionate about bringing people, services and organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience.
scottishrecovery.net
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 7d
#GlobalPeerSupportersCelebrationDay 16 Oct🎉

We asked Paul Byrne, Peer Recovery Development Worker,
DVVA..

What advice would you give to peer leaders trying to influence change in systems that still struggle to recognise lived experience as valid expertise?

youtu.be/ZFIQ09R1lFo?...

#GPSCD
Mental Health Amplifying Voices for Systems Change
YouTube video by Scottish Recovery Network
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 8d
#GlobalPeerSupportersCelebrationDay
16 October🎉

We asked Maya Mitchell-Grigorjeva from Bipolar Scotland..

What advice would you give to peer leaders who are trying to influence change in systems that still struggle to recognise lived experience as valid expertise?

youtu.be/I244a-bAj0g?...

#GPSCD
Peer Leaders Influence Change by Sharing Your Impact
YouTube video by Scottish Recovery Network
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 9d
Peer Support in Moray Showcase
Thursday 9 October
12:00- 13:00 OR 18:00-19:00
Online

Join us for an inspiring online session showcasing the impact of local peer support across the Moray community.

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#PeerSupportScot
Book Now – Peer Support in Moray Showcase – Zoom
Peer Support in Moray Showcase – Zoom, Multiple dates and times - Discover the Power of Peer Support in Moray Join us for an inspiring session showcasing the impact of local peer support across our co...
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 9d
It's Global Peer Supporters Celebration Day on 16 October🎉#GPSCD

To mark the occasion we're sharing a series of short films w/ important insights from Peer Leaders .

Getting us started is Lisa Archibald, Intentional Peer Support, talking about what support Peer Leaders need.

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What support do peer leaders need?
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 12d
A few photos of our Forth Valley event

Interested in the role of lived experience & community-based peer support in suicide prevention?

Our next event is Glasgow on 21 Oct in partnership @nhsggc.bsky.social & Mental Health Network GGC.

creatinghopewithpeersupportlearnandnetwork.eventbrite.co.uk
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 14d
📩Our Oct newsletter is out with the third in our series of free Creating Hope with Peer Support practice guides.

This guide focuses on 'Supporting People Experiencing Distress ' & provides insights & tools from Peer Supporters to help you in your role.

bit.ly/OctNews2025

#PeerSupportScot
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 15d
🧩Tomorrow we publish our Oct newsletter with the latest in our series of Creating Hope with Peer Support practice guides.

This guide focuses on 'Supporting People Experiencing Distress' & provides insights & tools for anyone designing & delivering peer support.

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Newsletter sign up - Scottish Recovery Network
Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest mental health recovery and peer support resources and opportunities straight to your inbox!
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 15d
Going the distance: making peer support sustainable
7 Oct, 10:30-12, Online
#PeerConnects

Peer support thrives w/ the right conditions in place. Hear from Darren Sayer @penumbra-scot.bsky.social Hope Point Dundee & share ideas to help peer support flourish!

sustainablepeersupport.eventbrite.co.uk
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 16d
🌟We're hiring!

Communications Officer
FT 37.5 hours
£34,043 – £38,824
Closes 17 October 2025

Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?

scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...
We're looking for a Communications Officer to join our team! - Scottish Recovery Network
Are you passionate about bringing people, services and organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience.
scottishrecovery.net
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 19d
#FilmFriday🎥

Look out for our very own Holly @thatstvofficial.bsky.social tonight at 17:45 (#Dundee, Channel 8, Freeview).

She'll be chatting #PeerSupport & the chance to take part in a free Lunch & Learn session in partnership with DVVA.

We'll share on socials too🧡

#ILovePeerSupport
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 20d
Excited for Glasgow Creating Hope with Peer Support
#SuicidePrevention learning & networking event: 21 Oct!

🔥Some fab local peer support grps/orgs for our fireside chat - A Place Called Here, The Croft & Chance to Change

Booking open 🧡

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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 20d
Based in Dundee & interested in the role of peer support in community-based mental health & wellbeing?

In collaboration with DVVA this free 1-hour Lunch & Learn session provides an 'Introduction to Peer Support'.

Join us online 6 October, 12:30 -13:30.

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Lunch and Learn: Introduction to peer support Dundee
Are you based in Dundee and interested in the role of peer support in community-based mental health and wellbeing?
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 21d
🌟 We’re looking for a Communications Officer to join our team!

Full time (37.5 hours)
£34,043 – £38,824

Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience?

scottishrecovery.net/were-looking...
We're looking for a Communications Officer to join our team! - Scottish Recovery Network
Are you passionate about bringing people, services and organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience.
scottishrecovery.net
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 22d
ICYMI 📽️

Powerful STV News piece with @thomascarthur.bsky.social
showcasing The Neuk Perth & Hillcrest Future's suicide prevention work.

Peer Support Worker Kelly shares lived-experience insights & COO Wendy Given highlights funding challenges.

news.stv.tv/v/calls-for-...

#PeerSupportScot
Calls for more mental health service funding to help save lives
An increase in support for people living with mental health conditions is needed to help cut suicide rates, say charities. 704 people died by suicide in
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 27d
💻The Future is Peer: opportunities & impact webinar
30 September, 10:00-11:00

This #PeerConnects webinar will arm you with evidence & insights help you champion the value of peer support with stakeholders, decision-makers, funders, local authorities, & beyond.

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The Future is Peer: opportunities and impact webinar
Evidence and insights to help you make the case for peer support investment and action!
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 27d
Peer supporters from across Scotland came together this week for our practice exchange.

"The compassion fatigue workshop was amazing & I felt seen as I am currently going through exactly this, so it was great to discuss this with others who would understand"

#PeerSupportScot #ILovePeerSupport
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 28d
There's a few places left at our Creating Hope with Peer Support workshop delivered with Discovery College in the highlands.

Want to build confidence & skills providing peer support to people affected by suicide?

Join us on Mon, 22 Sept in Inverness🧡

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-h...
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Scottish Recovery Network @scotrecoverynet.bsky.social · 29d
💡Inspiring day ahead at our #PeerConnects Peer Supporters Practice Exchange!

Hearing from peer leaders driving change in Scotland:

Paul Byrne, DVVA
Maja Mitchell-Grigorjeva, Bipolar Scotland
Donna Paterson-Harvie, Neil's Hugs Foundation
Maggie Wright Families in Trauma and Recovery
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