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We've been shortlisted for the Creative Lives Awards 2024!
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The power of creativity and community celebrated as Trowbridge Service User’s Group is shortlisted for the 2024 Creative Lives Awards

We’ve been shortlisted for the Creative Lives Awards 2024! @CreativeLivesCL champions everyday creativity and celebrates groups making a difference in people’s lives. You can vote for us to win this year’s People’s Choice Award! Vote here: www.creative-lives.org/2024-shortlist #CreativeLivesAwards2024

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Being listened to without judgement is one of the most powerful things another person can offer. Sharing our experiences can reduce loneliness, help us process difficult emotions, and remind us that we are not facing life's challenges alone. But recovery is about more than repeatedly revisiting the same problems.
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Everyone Needs Someone to Talk To – But Recovery Is About More Than Talking

Everyone needs time to talk. Being listened to without judgement is one of the most powerful things another person can offer. Sharing our experiences can…

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At Trowbridge Service Users Group, we are proud to provide a welcoming, peer-led community where people can connect with others who have lived experience of mental health challenges.
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Why Peer Support Matters: What the Science Says

When people think about mental health recovery, they often think first about medication, counselling, or therapy. These services are incredibly important and can be life-changing….

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The Power of Peer Support: Why Lived Experience Matters in Mental Health Recovery

Mental health recovery is about much more than medication, therapy, or clinical treatment. While professional care plays a vital role, recovery is often strengthened by…

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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month—also known as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month—takes place every year from 1st to 31st July to bring crucial attention to the distinct mental health challenges
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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: Breaking Barriers and Building Inclusive Mental Health Support

1–31 July Every July, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month shines a spotlight on the unique mental health challenges faced by racial, ethnic, and other…

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Trowbridge Service Users Groups open day
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Trowbridge Service Users Group Open Day – A Space to Connect, Be Heard, and Feel Welcome

On Saturday 6th June 2026, the Trowbridge Service Users Group will be opening its doors for a welcoming community Open Day at The Cabin in…

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A New Opportunity for Local Support: Wiltshire Community Lottery

Across Wiltshire, community groups like ours are facing growing challenges — and increasing demand for support. Recent findings from the Wiltshire State of the Sector…

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Community-led initiatives like the Trowbridge Service Users Group play an increasingly important role in bridging gaps in formal services. Research has shown that peer support can offer several benefits: Reduced isolation Improved self-confidence Shared lived experience and understanding Encouragement to access professional help Early support before crisis escalation
Posted in Anxiety Covid-19 Depression Eating Disorders Mental Health Trowbridge Guru Trowbridge Service Users Group

The Growing Mental Health Support Gap: Why Community Groups Like Trowbridge Service Users Group Matter

Mental health services across the UK are facing unprecedented pressure. Community initiatives such as the Trowbridge Service Users Group have increasingly become vital sources of…

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Living with Mental Illness and Neurodivergence: Understanding the Experience
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Living with Mental Illness and Neurodivergence: Understanding the Experience

Living with a mental illness or being neurodivergent shapes how a person experiences the world, relationships, work, and daily life. For many people, it can…

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Living as a Gay Man with Autism and Borderline Personality Disorder Living with mental illness and neurodivergence can be complicated on its own. Being gay can also come with its own set of social pressures and challenges. When these experiences overlap, life can sometimes feel like navigating a world that wasn’t designed with you in mind.
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Living as a Gay Man with Autism and Borderline Personality Disorder

Living with mental illness and neurodivergence can be complicated on its own. Being gay can also come with its own set of social pressures and…

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Trowbridge Service Users Group: Mental Health Peer Support Summer Schedule 2026
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Trowbridge Service Users Group: Mental Health Peer Support Summer Schedule 2026

As we move out of the winter months and into spring, the Trowbridge Service Users Group is preparing for a new seasonal schedule. Our winter…

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