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Peer Support Groups

This is a facilitated space with structure where we talk about our experiences of suicide and receive peer support.  From this our relationship to our suicidal feelings may shift and within that a space may open to reconnect to life.  Members have said that being in a group where you are accepted, witnessed and deeply understood by people who get it, has been profoundly meaningful.

  • Online Zoom Room

    We meet online on a Sunday afternoon every 2 weeks.

    Duration: 90 mins

    Request to join here

  • - People 18+, UK OSA law prevents Not the Void UK from admitting young people in our meetings.

    - Seeking support for your own lived/living experience of suicidal thoughts, feelings and behaviour

    - Not the Void UK is not able to support people bereaved by suicide who are seeking grief support.

    - Not the Void UK meetings are not for observers. We ask that researchers, professionals, journalists, facilitators in training etc do not take up places expecting to sit to watch - those places are for people in need.

  • Welcome: by the host and an an overview of the group and ethos are outlined  We all agree to the charter values and group agreement

    Introductions (verbal or chat): We keep it simple with your preferred name, pronouns, accessibility needs and if you might want to share that day

    Suicide Conversations: The floor opens for a conversation.  You stay in control of what you share and when.  We encourage you to ask for the response you would find supportive. 

    Closing Circle: We keep to time and host closes and gives out next dates. 

  • Confidentiality: what is said in the room stays in the room and all members agree not to involve outside agencies or third parties​

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    Autonomy: you are the narrator of your story and can use the language you want to describe your own experiences.  

    Interdependence: We cannot predict or prevent triggering each other but members show a ​mutual respect, care and awareness of the wider group

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    Identity: we respect each other’s right to define their own identity and facilitators will interrupt expressions of hate

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    Cameras: do what is comfortable for you

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    Expression: we welcome authentic emotional expression including dark humour and swearing

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    Sharing: can be verbal, on/off camera or in the chat or not at all

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    You can read more detail in our Resources section.