Self-help support groups

There are currently four self-help support groups for people experiencing low mood, anxiety and depression that are affiliated to Action on Depression. These groups are run in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kilmarnock and St Andrews.  We also have an online group.

Want to set up a self-help support group?

We may be able to help you set up a support group. For more information, please email us.

Groups supported by Action on Depression

Find out more about how our self-help support groups work.

No group in your area? We also maintain a list of groups run by other organisations.

If you need to know anything else, email Action on Depression.

The groups are affiliated to Action on Depression and have been set up with the aim of providing a safe place for people experiencing depression and low mood to meet in safety and to share experiences.  Neither the group nor Action on Depression can be held responsible for any distress or actions  which may arise as a result of discussions held at the group meeting.

 

Location

Notes
Edinburgh

Edinburgh Depression Support Group

Tuesday Evenings 7pm - 8.45pm. Square Centre, 25 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh. (Map)

Next meetings in 2012

  • 1st, 15th & 29th May 
  • 12th & 26th June 
  • 10th & 24th July 
  • 7th & 21st Aug
  • 4th & 18th Sept
  • 2nd, 16th & 30th Oct
  • 13th & 27th Nov
  • 11th Dec

Glasgow

(City Centre)

 

Self Help And Recovery (from anxiety and depression) IN Glasgow – SHARING

Tuesday Evenings, 7.00pm - 8.45pm, Glasgow Quaker Meeting House, 38 Elmbank Crescent, Glasgow (map)

Next meetings in 2012

  • 1st, 15th and 29th May.  Note that on 1st and 15th May ONLY the meeting will take place at the Unitarian Church Centre, 72 Berkeley Street  Glasgow G3 7DS
  • 5th and 19th June
  • 3rd, 17th and 31st July
  • 7th and 21st August
  • 4th and 18th September
  • 2nd, 16th and 30th October
  • 6th and 20th November
  • 4th and 18th December

For any queries, please email glasgowsharing@gmail.com 

 
Kilmarnock

 

East Ayrshire

C.H.A.T. (Coping, Help, Action, Talk)

Meetings held weekly

For information about when and where the group in Kilmarnock meet, please contact the group directly on 07729 443 237 or email selfhelpkilmarnock@gmail.com

 
St Andrews, Fife

St Andrews Depression and Anxiety Support Group

6.45pm - 8.45pm, The Chapliancy Centre, Mansefield, 3A St Mary's Place, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9UY

Next meetings in 2012

  • Monday 4th June 2012
  • Monday 2nd July 2012
  • Monday 6th August 2012

 

For any queries, please email stadasgroup@gmail.com  or text / phone 075 52708724
Online group

Online chat

For young adults from anywhere in Scotland. 
Meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month
7pm - 9pm here

Next chats for 2012:

  • Weds 6th June
  • Weds 4th July
  • Weds 1st Aug
  • Weds 5th Sept
  • Weds 3rd Oct