Peer Support Workers at Havering Mind offer empathetic, recovery-focused support for people experiencing mental health challenges. Our team brings their own lived experience of mental distress or caring for someone with mental health difficulties, helping to build understanding and trust with those they support.
What we do:
- Work in partnership with Statutory Services across Havering and Barking & Dagenham.
- Support recovery-based programmes for local community members facing common or more severe mental health problems.
- Provide help with living, wellbeing, and mental health through shared experience and practical support.
How to access: Referrals are accepted through Statutory Services only. If you are under the care of a statutory mental health service, ask your care coordinator or key worker about a referral to our Peer Support Worker programme.
Who is it for?
- Adults living in Havering or Barking & Dagenham.
- People experiencing mental health difficulties, including more severe or enduring problems.
- Carers supporting someone with mental health needs.
Why choose Peer Support?
- Benefit from the understanding and empathy of someone who has 'been there'.
- Support tailored to your recovery journey.
- Connection to local resources and community programmes.
Cost: This service is free for eligible individuals referred by statutory services.
For more information, please contact us or speak to your statutory service provider.
Support for Havering and Barking & Dagenham residents who have mental health problems.