Women Supporting Women
Who Are We?
Women Supporting Women developed from an idea that a group of local women had in 1992. Originally focusing on post natal depression, the project has been informed by the women who have used its services over the years and now offers a range of provision including one-to-one support, groupwork opportunities and a befriending service. The project also campaigns on a range of women’s health issues, including post natal depression and violence against women.
Who is it for?
Women Supporting Women primarily targets women living in Greater Pilton (Drylaw, Granton, Muirhouse, Pilton and Royston/Wardieburn). If you have ever felt down, depressed or isolated, then our services might help. Many women tell us that they feel unhappy, tearful, anxious or worried, irritable or frustrated, exhausted physically and emotionally, angry or guilty, or any combination of these feelings. The feelings may arrive all at once or may develop over time. You may feel alone and that no-one understands.
What do we offer?
One to One
Support
We can visit you at home, or you can meet us in the project or elsewhere.
Befriending
If you have a child under 3, you can use our befriending service, where you
could be matched with a volunteer. Our volunteers receive on-going training,
support and supervision. They can meet you and spend time listening. They
can chum you to the shops or out for coffee. They can tell you what’s
on offer in the area and can go with you to other projects if you want and
when you feel ready.
Groupwork
We offer a range of opportunities including confidence building, women’s
health, relationships, women’s lives and much more!
We provide free childcare and can pay your travel expenses.
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What's on at Women Supporting Women?
As well as one to one support and befriending,
here's what's coming up ...
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Confidence Building Group
All women are welcome to join in
Fun and informal activities and exercises
around what confidence means to us
in a safe and friendly space
« Meet other people « Share experiences
« Have a laugh « Offer support
Get in touch for more details. Our September course is filling
up quickly but we'll running two more in the near future.
We always want to hear your suggestions for groups
– phone/email/pop in with your ideas!
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Volunteer befriender opportunity
with Women Supporting Women
• Are you a woman interested in volunteering?
• Do you have a couple of hours a week to spare
to provide emotional and listening support?
Our befriending service is available to women with a child/children 3 years or under. We're running a training course for potential volunteers soon - get in touch by the 4 th September if you're interested.
Training will be on Wednesday mornings, starting 30 th September.
Lunch provided and crèche available
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