#PeerSupportScot

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

6 days ago

A list of headings from the Peer Support in Scotland: Insight Report 1 to showcase the new report reading function on our website. Graphic also features the front cover of this report.

#TryAToolTuesday

📚 It can be hard work reading long documents online, so we've added a new tool to our website which allows you to read our reports in bitesize chunks!

We're testing this with Peer Support in Scotland: Insight Report 1.

scottishrecovery.net/insight-repo...

#PeerSupportScot

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

1 week ago

#FilmFriday

Aled Bartley-Jones, Manager (Mental Health & Substance Use) at DVVA explains how they're overcoming the challenges of developing peer worker roles.

"Having these frameworks will support organisations to be able to.. recruit into peer roles, to sustain peer roles."

#PeerSupportScot

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

1 week ago

An envelope with an @ sign on it. Text reads 'Latest newsletter'. Also features Scottish Recovery Network logo.

📰 ICYMI our March newsletter shares our latest free Creating Hope with Peer Support Practice Guide: Exploring Safety & Risk & booking opens for our Let's Evaluate Peer Support Roadshow!

More events & opportunities 👉 bit.ly/MarchNews2026

#PeerSupportScot #MentalHealth #Recovery

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Tom Arthur, Minister for Social Care & Mental Wellbeing highlighting the vital role of peer support & lived experience in suicide prevention.

Full film from our national event to be released later this week in our newsletter.

Sign up scottishrecovery.net/newsletter-s...

#PeerSupportScot

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

📆Valuing Different Lived Experience Narratives
25 Feb, 16:00- 17:30, The Harvest Centre, Elgin

Join Moray Peer Support Community of Practice to explore the richness & diversity of lived experience within peer support.

www.tickettailor.com/events/moray...

#PeerSupportScot #MentalHealth #Recovery

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

It was great to come together w/ so many people interested in peer support evaluation @scvo.scot The Gathering last week.

"(My highlight was) seeing the similarities between the peer support I run & other peoples to help give me the language to describe the value of what I do."

#PeerSupportScot

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

1 month ago

A panel of four people sitting at a long table with a large screen behind them which features the Bipolar Scotland logo.

A group of session participants sitting at a roundtable sharing views.

Groups of session participants sitting at roundtables sharing views.

Three session participants holding a social media banner which reads '#ILovePeerSupport'.

📷 Here's a few snaps from our 'Measuring what matters: a co-design approach to peer support evaluation' session at @scvo.scot's The Gathering yesterday.

"Was the perfect start to the day learned a lot"

#EssentialSector #PeerSupportScot

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

1 month ago

A screenshot from a web page outlining titles of 'chapters' from Peer Support in Scotland: Insight Report 1. The report cover sits in the bottom righthand corner of the image.

You can now read our new Insight Report: Peer Support in Scotland in bitesize chunks!

Take a mosey over to our new webpage where you can choose which 'chapters' you want to engage with.

You'll also find PDF & flipbook versions.

scottishrecovery.net/insight-repo...

#PeerSupportScot #MentalHealth

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

1 month ago

Embedding peer support into clinical mental health services webinar How can peer support be successfully embedded in mental health services?

There's a handful of places left at our free #PeerConnects webinar this week.

Embedding Peer Support into Clinical Mental Health Services 5 Feb, 10:00 -11:00.

60 minutes of ideas & inspiration to kickstart your day!

peersupportinservices.eventbrite.co.uk

#MentalHealth #Recovery #PeerSupportScot

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

1 month ago

A photograph of event participants sitting around tables with vases of flowers on them, chatting, writing and laughing. A graphic of an orange jigsaw piece sits on the bottom left hand corner of the photo.

Check out our special edition e-bulletin which shares our new Insight Report 'Peer Support in Scotland'.

This report sets out the case for peer support as a core component of a recovery focused, people‑led mental health system.

👉 bit.ly/JanuaryE-bul...

#PeerSupportScot #MentalHealth #Recovery

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

2 months ago

Dispelling myths about peer support Peer support is widely recognised in Scotland’s mental health landscape yet it is still often misunderstood. While the language of lived experience and peer roles has become more familiar, assumptions...

🧩 Next week we're launching the first in a series of 4 Insight Reports.

This article gives a taster from Insight Report 1 - Peer Support in Scotland - unpacking some of the most common myths & why they don’t hold up.

🗨️ What peer support myths have you heard?

bit.ly/4svGlJG

#PeerSupportScot

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

2 months ago

🚦It's green for go as we gear up for the Let's Evaluate Peer Support Roadshow 2026!

Look out for events across Scotland including @scvo.scot's The Gathering & our 20 January online #PeerConnects event.

evaluatingpeersupport.eventbrite.co.ukhttps//EvaluatingP...

#PeerSupportScot #MentalHealth

Self-Harm Network Scotland

@shnscotland.bsky.social

3 months ago

"Volunteering for Self-Harm Network Scotland has been rewarding..." 💫

During #VolunteersWeek2025 in June, Natalie, one of our excellent volunteers, shared her experience of what it's like to volunteer on our Live Chat service 💙👇

#SelfHarmSupport #PeerSupportScot #Scotland

Self-Harm Network Scotland

@shnscotland.bsky.social

3 months ago

"I think my lived experience is important because I am able to offer hope to people."

All of our Peer Practitioners have their own lived experience of self-harm 💙

Read more about the power of peer support and lived experience in our report here👇
bit.ly/4iH5H2n

#SelfHarmSupport #PeerSupportScot

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

3 months ago

Great piece about the Creating Hope with Peer Support project and report in Edinburgh Magazine featuring the fantastic Living Warriors Project.

Have a read here edinburghmagazine.com/living-warri...

#CreatingHopeTogether #PeerSupportScot #SuicidePreventionScotland

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

4 months ago

Attendees with our jigsaw pieces

💭 What does it take to make peer support a lasting part of suicide prevention in Scotland?

Our Curious Listeners sat down with @thomascarthur.bsky.social and Councillor Paul Kelly to explore the actions we can take together.

#CreatingHopeTogether #PeerSupportScot

Self-Harm Network Scotland

@shnscotland.bsky.social

4 months ago

"There's so much that goes on in the background to ensure that someone who needs support is getting supported safely."

Make sure you watch this superb film today👇💙 #PeerSupportScot

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

4 months ago

People discussing around a table

Woman writing a note at a table

Man smiling while a woman talks

We’re now in workshops and discussing the learning in our Creating Hope with Peer Support guides 💡

Download our free practice guide for yourself here 👇 bit.ly/CHPSPeerPower

#CreatingHopeTogether #PeerSupportScot #SuicidePrevention

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

4 months ago

The Power of Peer Support in Suicide Prevention YouTube video by Scottish Recovery Network

Our new film - The Power of Peer Support in Suicide Prevention — is now on the big screen 📽️💜

Watch along with us 👇
youtu.be/q0cTS5E9r98?...

#CreatingHopeTogether #PeerSupportScot #SuicidePrevention

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

4 months ago

#CreatingHopeTogether #PeerSupportScot #SuicidePrevention

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

4 months ago

Online Flipbook Created with the Heyzine flipbook maker

Please share🧩

Supporting People Experiencing Distress

No. 3 in our series of 4 guides with practical tips based on the experiences of peer supporters, groups & services across Scotland.

heyzine.com/flip-book/91...

#PeerSupportScot #CreatingHopeTogether #SuicidePreventionScotland

Self-Harm Network Scotland

@shnscotland.bsky.social

4 months ago

If you self-harm & need support, we're here to help 💙

Our Peer Practitioners provide free, remote 1:1 support for people (aged 12+) who self-harm in #Scotland

If you're looking for 1:1 support, you can contact us here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/contact-us/

#SelfHarmSupport #PeerSupportScot

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

5 months ago

What would success feel like for people in peer roles? YouTube video by Scottish Recovery Network

#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

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

5 months ago

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.

tickettailor.com/events/moray...

#PeerSupportScot

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

5 months ago

An envelope with an @ sign on it. Text says "Latest newsletter". Also features Scottish Recovery Network logo.

📩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

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

5 months ago

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

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

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

5 months ago

A smiling woman holding a social media board above her head. On the board is a winding road of different coloured jigsaw piece pointing upwards. Text reads "the future is peer celebrating and championing the power of peer support #ILovePeerSupport"

Two men holding a social media board. On the board is a winding road of different coloured jigsaw piece pointing upwards. Text reads "the future is peer celebrating and championing the power of peer support #ILovePeerSupport"

Four people in a row holding a social media board. On the board is a winding road of different coloured jigsaw piece pointing upwards. Text reads "the future is peer celebrating and championing the power of peer support #ILovePeerSupport"

A smiling woman looking at her reflection in a large mirror. On the mirror the text reads "This is what a PEER LEADER looks like".

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

Self-Harm Network Scotland

@shnscotland.bsky.social

5 months ago

If you self-harm and are seeking support, we're here to help 💙

We provide free, remote 1:1 support for people (aged 12+) who self-harm in Scotland.

Find out more about our 1:1 support, here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/one-to-one-s...

#SelfHarmSupport #LetsTalkAboutSelfHarm #PeerSupportScot

Self-Harm Network Scotland

@shnscotland.bsky.social

6 months ago

🗞️ We've just published our latest Impact Report.

It contains key information about how Self-Harm Network Scotland has helped people between April 2024 – March 2025 💙🫶

Read our Impact Report here👇
selfharmnetworkscotland.org.uk/our-impact/

#SelfHarmSupport #Scotland #PeerSupportScot

Scottish Recovery Network

@scotrecoverynet.bsky.social

6 months ago

Peer Supporters Network Gathering Gathering for those involved, or looking to be involved in peer support in Dundee.

Peer Supporters Network Gathering
3 September, 1-3pm
Dundee

Join DVVA at the beautiful @samhscotland.bsky.social Chrysalis Project, Dawson Park community garden in Broughty Ferry, for a chance to connect with others passionate about peer support.

eventbrite.co.uk/e/peer-suppo...

#PeerSupportScot