peer support activity groups

This is open to anyone aged 14-25 in Brighton & Hove with additional needs of any kind, for example autism, learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, or physical disabilities.

This is just for young women and non-binary people in Brighton & Hove with additional needs aged 14-25.

Non-binary people are people that aren’t just male or female. They may be both, neither, something different, or their gender might change from day to day.

This is a new peer support group in Brighton & Hove for young people aged 14 to 25 with additional needs who are LGBTQIAU (LGBTQ+ for short).

This stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans/Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic, Undecided/Unsure.

It’s okay if you aren’t sure about your gender or sexuality, you don’t have to have it all figured out to come along. If you’re not sure if the group’s for you, get in touch.

These groups are open to anyone aged 14-25 in East Sussex with additional needs of any kind, for example autism, learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, or physical disabilities.

There are three groups, and they each meet in Eastbourne every two weeks.

This group is open to anyone aged 14-25 in East Sussex with additional needs of any kind, for example autism, learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, or physical disabilities.

The group meets in Bexhill every two weeks.

This new exercise programme is open to anyone aged 14-25 in East Sussex with additional needs of any kind, for example autism, learning disabilities, mental health difficulties, or physical disabilities.

Our peer coaches (aged 18-25) will support you to have fun while exercising and being more active. Or we can train you to become a peer coach yourself!

This group will meet regularly in Eastbourne.

Please note: group sizes are very limited at the moment due to Covid-19, so we may not have a spot for you right away, but get in touch and we’ll try to find a space for you as soon as we can.

If you think you might like to get support from the project, get in touch:

If you live in Brighton & Hove, contact Sue Winter on 07483 111 648 or email sue@amazesussex.org.uk

If you live in East Sussex, contact Claire Piper on 07484 915 038 or email claire@amazesussex.org.uk

Sue or Claire can tell you more and answer any questions you have.

Alternatively, you can call the helpline on 01273 772 289.

You will need to fill out a registration form before you can join the project. Spaces are free but you must book for each session.

Download Brighton registration form [.docx 257kb]

Download East Sussex registration form [.docx 278kb]

Volunteering as a peer supporter or a peer coach can be a good way to grow your confidence and learn new skills, as well as looking great on your CV. It can also be a lot of fun!