Welcome to Self Help Services

We are a self-help support group providing a safe place for people living with any anxiety related disorder, to meet and talk together in a mutually supportive atmosphere. Essentially, the group aims to break isolation and gives people the opportunity to take control of their own lives and manage their problems.

The group is open to all and our members are from all walks of life with a variety of experiences relating to anxiety.

How do I become a group member?

You simply turn up, there is no appointment or referral necessary. The group is completely confidential.

Will I have to tell the group about my experiences?

No. There is no pressure to talk about anything you don’t feel comfortable with. Some of our group members simply listen to other peoples’ experiences around anxiety and offer their support. It is the choice of the individual member when they are ready to talk.

Can I just turn up?

Although the group operates on a drop-in basis, we do ask that where possible members arrive by 1pm and stay for the full session in order to avoid disruption and show respect to others who may be talking about difficult situations. However, if you do need to leave earlier than 3pm, please inform the group on arrival.

Tell me more about the group ‘facilitators’

The group is facilitated by people who have themselves been affected by anxiety. The facilitators work on a voluntary basis and receive support, line management and regular external supervision from Self Help Services. Also, the facilitators receive on-going training for personal and have undertaken an enhanced Criminal Record Check.

I feel quite nervous about coming along for the first time.

It is natural to feel nervous, but please try to be reassured that everyone feels like this initially. The group is friendly and supportive and will offer you a warm welcome. Please remember that the people in the group have a personal understanding of anxiety and the issues involved.

Will I have to attend every week?

Not at all. Some people attend the group as and when they need support and many attend regularly. It is the personal choice of the group member when they wish to attend.

Times

This group takes place every Wednesday 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Location

The Zion Centre,
339 Stretford Rd,
Hulme,
M15 4ZY.
Click here for a map

Contact information

For more information about the course please contact us

home about us latest news groups computerised cognitive behavioural therapy primary care mental health service complementary therapy services consultancy primary care mental health user participation contact us	recruitment \| volunteer \| vacancies Groups > Anxiety Disorders > Zion Anxiety Group We are a self-help support group providing a safe place for people living with any anxiety related disorder, to meet and talk together in a mutually supportive atmosphere. Essentially, the group aims to break isolation and gives people the opportunity to take control of their own lives and manage their problems. The group is open to all and our members are from all walks of life with a variety of experiences relating to anxiety. How do I become a group member? You simply turn up, there is no appointment or referral necessary. The group is completely confidential. Will I have to tell the group about my experiences? No. There is no pressure to talk about anything you don’t feel comfortable with. Some of our group members simply listen to other peoples’ experiences around anxiety and offer their support. It is the choice of the individual member when they are ready to talk. Can I just turn up? Although the group operates on a drop-in basis, we do ask that where possible members arrive by 1pm and stay for the full session in order to avoid disruption and show respect to others who may be talking about difficult situations. However, if you do need to leave earlier than 3pm, please inform the group on arrival. Tell me more about the group ‘facilitators’ The group is facilitated by people who have themselves been affected by anxiety. The facilitators work on a voluntary basis and receive support, line management and regular external supervision from Self Help Services. Also, the facilitators receive on-going training for personal and have undertaken an enhanced Criminal Record Check. I feel quite nervous about coming along for the first time. It is natural to feel nervous, but please try to be reassured that everyone feels like this initially. The group is friendly and supportive and will offer you a warm welcome. Please remember that the people in the group have a personal understanding of anxiety and the issues involved. Will I have to attend every week? Not at all. Some people attend the group as and when they need support and many attend regularly. It is the personal choice of the group member when they wish to attend. Times This group takes place every Wednesday 1:00pm to 3:00pm Location The Zion Centre, 339 Stretford Rd, Hulme, M15 4ZY. Click here for a map Contact information For more information about the course please contact us