Creating Hope with Peer Support in Edinburgh: 13 May
A learning and networking event for people interested in the role of lived experience and community-based peer support in suicide prevention.
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.
Scottish Recovery Network, Thrive, Living Warriors Project, REH Patients Council, Health in Mind and CAPS are working together to coordinate this event. 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
Who is this event for?
- Local peer supporters
- People with lived and living experience
- Third sector mental health workers, managers, leaders
- Social and healthcare sector professionals
I learned about services and felt empowered that the work we do is making such a positive impact – Participant
Book your place
This event takes place on Tuesday 13 May 2025 from 14:00 -16:30 at Cornerstone Centre St John’s.
- Book your place via our Eventbrite channel
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.
The ability to network and meet peers. Great to see services between the sectors get a chance to meet and communicate! – Participant
Accessibility
Please let us know in advance if you have any accessibility or communication needs that would help you take part. Two week’s 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
