🌟We're doing some self-care and taking a break from social media until the New Year. We look forward to more collaboration with you in 2026, as together we make mental health recovery real. Link to organisations you can contact for immediate support scottishrecovery.net/contact/get-...

🧩Involved in the design, development, & delivery of mental health services in Scotland? Don't miss our #PeerConnects webinar on 5 February 2026! 60 minutes of ideas & inspiration as we explore how to successfully embed peer support in services. peersupportinservices.eventbrite.co.uk #Recovery

Delighted to see a formal motion letter @parliament.scot about the national significance of The Power of Peer Support in Suicide Prevention film. The motion submitted @karenadamsnp.bsky.social (Banffshire & Buchan Coast) acknowledges the vital role that peer support plays in suicide prevention.

🧩Navigating Discomfort in the Peer Relationship Noticing discomfort and taking time to understand it can create space for more open conversations, shared understandings, meaningful support and respectful relationships. Free practice guide bit.ly/48Narzu

💵Looking to impress funders & decision makers in 2026? Evaluating peer support: tools tips & next steps Tues 20 Jan, 10:30-12:30, Zoom Helping you clearly demonstrate the impact of your peer support work. evaluatingpeersupport.eventbrite.co.uk evaluatingpeersupport.eventbrite.co.uk #PeerConnects

Our latest newsletter it out with info on #PeerConnects events happening early 2026 including: 🧩Evaluating peer support: tools, tips & next steps, 20 Jan, 10:30-12:00 - online 🧩Peer support in services: integrating the approach, 5 Feb, 10:00-11:00 - webinar Book 👉 bit.ly/DecNews25

Thanks @thirdforcenews.bsky.social for this feature 🧡 "A national project has published its first three-year impact report, showcasing how peer support is a vital & life-changing element of suicide prevention in communities across Scotland" tfn.scot/news/project... #CreatingHopeTogether

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

“Suicide is the biggest killer of mums within the 1st year after giving birth. We started LATNEM as a peer support space for mums & birthing people to come to for support w/ their mental health" "One of our mums said thank you for keeping me alive" youtu.be/fpPQHzZhQNc?... #CreatingHopeTogether

🧩Evaluating peer support: tools tips & taking next steps Tuesday 20 January 2026 10:30-12:00, online This #PeerConnects event is for peer support groups, organisations & practitioners who want to better understand & demonstrate the impact of their work. evaluatingpeersupport.eventbrite.co.uk

More photos from our Peer Support Creating Hope national event last week where we launched our new report: Creating Hope with Peer Support 3 years of peer power in suicide prevention bit.ly/CHPSPeerPower #CreatingHopeTogether #PeerSupport #SuicidePrevention

#InternationalMensDay Sandy from Men United, a peer support project in North East Scotland, on why peer support is a vital part of suicide prevention. "I know how you feel because I felt it. I know exactly what you're thinking because I thought it.." youtu.be/2HCFLxDPZsI #CreatingHopeTogether

🧩New report Creating Hope with Peer Support 3 years of peer power in suicide prevention Peer workers, groups, services & organisations, collaborating to create connections, share knowledge & strengthen support for their communities. Read it here 👉 bit.ly/CHPSPeerPower #CreatingHopeTogether

🛩️Creating Hope with Peer Support is off to Shetland tomorrow as we bring people together to explore the unique strengths & challenges of suicide prevention in remote & rural areas. Find out more in this Charity Today feature 👇 www.charitytoday.co.uk/creating-hop... #CreatingHopeTogether

#FilmFriday📽️ Earlier this week we premiered 'The Power of Peer Support in Suicide Prevention' In collaboration w/ Suicide Prevention Scotland this short film highlights the experiences of peer workers from The Hive Kirkcaldy, Latnem & Men United. youtu.be/q0cTS5E9r98?... #CreatingHopeTogether 💚

🗞️ 'Peer support brings suicide prevention initiative to Shetland' Thanks @thirdforcenews.bsky.social for highlighting this important visit 🧡 We can't wait to meet the people, groups, services & organisations #CreatingHopeTogether tfn.scot/news/peer-su... #SuicidePreventionScotland #PeerSupport

Thanks to all who took part in our Peer Support Creating Hope national event yesterday 🧡 "It is such a powerful & impactful way of making a difference & saving lives through lived experience" Lots more to come as we share photos, films & feedback. #CreatingHopeTogether #PeerSupportScotland

💭 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

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

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

We’re live at Peer Support Creating Hope — an event celebrating the power of peer support in suicide prevention 💚 Today we’re hearing from inspiring groups like The Hive Kirkcaldy, Neil’s Hugs Foundation, and The Neuk Perth about how connection creates safety and belonging.

Tomorrow is our national event in Stirling! We'll be launching the Creating Hope with Peer Support report which marks the first 3 years of the project & the people who make it possible. Get it direct 👉 inbox bit.ly/ScotRecoveryNews #CreatingHopeTogether #SuicidePrevention

📩Our November newsletter is out & features: 🧩Creating Hope with Peer Support heads to Shetland! 🧩Lived experience leadership in health & social care resources 🧩Peer support, real voices, real impact playlist & lots more.. Read it here bit.ly/NovNews25 #MentalHealth #Recovery #PeerSupport

🔔 Make sure to set a YouTube notification for: The Power of Peer Support in Suicide Prevention A new film premiering on Tues 11 Nov at 13:30! We were asked by Suicide Prevention Scotland to collaborate on a film that showcases the vital role of peer support in suicide prevention. 1/2..

🧩A week today at our national event we launch a new report marking: Creating Hope with Peer Support 3 years of peer power in suicide prevention Sign up & get it straight to your inbox! 📥https://bit.ly/ScotRecoveryNews #CreatingHopeTogether #SuicidePreventionScotland #PeerSupport

Set up and ready to go for our #PeerConnects Transforming Mental Health in Scotland event in Edinburgh today! - Well done team 😘 All we need is our fantastic participants who ALWAYS bring their knowledge, ideas & expertise🧡 #MentalHealth #Recovery #LivedExperience #PeerSupport

🌟 Transforming Scotland's Mental Health System An exciting day ahead at our #PeerConnects event w/ Julie Repper, CEO at Imroc, a lived experience-led charity. Together we'll explore what a transformed mental health system in Scotland looks like, & how we get there? We'd love to hear your views 👇

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

#PeerSupport: Eureka Moment! We're sharing a series of short films w/ important insights from peer leaders from across Scotland & beyond. We asked Agnes Donnachie, Families In the Know Inverclyde...What does peer support mean to you? youtu.be/RhddUab0Rpw?... #GlobalPeerSupportersCelebrationDay

We've a couple more insights to add to the #GlobalPeerSupportersCelebrationDay playlist this week📽️ We asked Kelly Laing, Peer Support Network Coordinator Fife Voluntary Action... What would success feel like for people in peer roles? youtu.be/bJciUKgXt4I?... #GPSCD #Recovery #PeerSupport

#Renfrewshire Want to build confidence & skills providing peer support to people affected by suicide? We're partnering @engage-ren.bsky.social to facilitate a 1 day Creating Hope with Peer Support workshop. 🗓️30 October, 10-16:00, Free Book👉 chpsrenfrewshire.eventbrite.co.uk #SuicidePrevention

It's #GlobalPeerSupportersCelebrationDay🎉 To mark the day we're sharing a series of short films with important insights from peer leaders. We asked Callum, Peer Worker @changemh.org ... What kind of support do peer leaders need? youtu.be/TDN6J7dO5LI?... #PeerSupport #MentalHealth #Recovery

#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

#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

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 👇 creatinghopewithpeersupportlearnandnetwork.eventbrite.co.uk

#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

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/

🌎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

🌟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...

#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

#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 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

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. youtu.be/WOIOXNkdPck

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

📩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

🧩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. 👉 bit.ly/ScotRecovery...

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

🌟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...

#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

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 🧡 creatinghopewithpeersupportlearnandnetwork.eventbrite.co.uk