Scottish Recovery Network

10/11/2026

Every peer support group starts somewhere.

If you're thinking about setting up a group, or looking for ways to develop an existing one, our free resource is full of practical ideas, tools and templates to help.

Discover the resource: https://bit.ly/DevelopingPeerSupportGroups

09/11/2026

A look back at a day of connection, collaboration and conversations about change! 📸

On Wednesday 4 November, we brought together leaders from across Scotland's mental health and su***de prevention landscape for our Catalysts for Systems Change: Trust, Power and Possibility roundtable.

We shared ideas and explored how recovery, lived experience and peer support can help shape a more people-led mental health system.

Take a look through our photo album for some moments from the day: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=ScottishRecoveryNetwork&set=a.1450545783883253

Our conversations reflect the ambitions of our 10-year strategy, Catalysts for Change. Find out more about our vision for the future: https://bit.ly/10-YearStrategy

A day of connection, collaboration and conversations about change!

On Wednesday 4 November 2026, we brought together leaders from across Scotland's mental health and su***de prevention landscape for our Catalysts for Systems Change: Trust, Power and Possibility roundtable.

The event created space to share ideas, learn from each other's experiences and explore how recovery, lived experience and peer support can help shape a more relational, people-led mental health system.

These conversations reflect the ambitions of our 10-year strategy, Catalysts for Change (2026–2036), which sets out our vision for a more recovery-focused mental health system.

Find out more about our strategy: https://bit.ly/10-YearStrategy

Take a look through our photos from the day and get a glimpse of the conversations and connections helping to build momentum for change across Scotland.

09/11/2026

06/11/2026

Everyone deserves access to support that understands them, meets them where they are and reminds them they're not alone.

With 703 people having died by su***de in Scotland in 2025, according to the latest figures from National Records of Scotland, the need for effective, accessible su***de prevention support remains clear.

Created in collaboration with Su***de Prevention Scotland, this film brings together voices from Latnem, The Hive Kirkcaldy, and Men United SCIO to show the difference peer support makes across communities in Scotland.

🎥 Watch the film and discover the power of peer support in su***de prevention.

06/11/2026

National Records of Scotland published figures this week showing that 703 people died by su***de in Scotland in 2025.

Peer support has a vital role to play in su***de prevention, helping people feel less alone and find connection, understanding and hope.

In this short film, Sandy from Men United SCIO shares why peer support matters and how being alongside someone who understands can make all the difference.

As he says: "I know how you feel because I felt it."

05/11/2026

How do we create the conditions for lasting change across Scotland's mental health system?

Yesterday, we brought together leaders from across mental health and su***de prevention for our Catalysts for Systems Change: Trust, Power and Possibility roundtable.

The conversations reflected what sits at the heart of our 10-year strategy, Catalysts for Change: the need to work together to build a recovery-focused mental health system powered by lived experience and strengthened by peer support.

Creating opportunities for people across different sectors to connect, share learning and explore possibilities for change is an important part of making this happen.

Our strategy sets out the direction. Working together is how we bring it to life.

Find out more about our 10-year strategy: https://bit.ly/10-YearStrategy

04/11/2026

Today, we're bringing together leaders from across Scotland's mental health and su***de prevention landscape for our Catalysts for Systems Change: Trust, Power and Possibility roundtable.

At Scottish Recovery Network, we believe recovery, lived experience and peer support have an important role to play in shaping a more relational, accessible and people-led mental health system.

Creating space for people from different sectors to share ideas, learn from each other's experiences and explore opportunities for collaboration is an important part of making that change happen.

Today's conversations are about building connections, recognising the value of lived experience leadership and exploring how we can work together to create the conditions for lasting change across Scotland.

04/11/2026

Remember, remember the 5th of November! 🧩

Not just for Bonfire Night… it's also the date of our free Peer Connects webinar!

Join us tomorrow for What Helps Peer Support Thrive? We'll explore what helps peer support flourish, the barriers that get in the way and what needs to change.

📅 Thursday 5 November, 10–11am, online and free

There's still time to book your place: https://WhatHelpsPeerSupportThrive.eventbrite.co.uk

03/11/2026

National Records of Scotland have published the figures for probable deaths by su***de in 2025: https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/.../probable-su***de.../

It's upsetting reading, with 703 lives lost and unfathomable pain for the people, families and communities affected. These figures are a stark reminder of how much more needs to be done so that no one else dies by su***de.

We believe peer support has a vital role to play in su***de prevention. From our work across the country, we know people are asking for more accessible and relational support, where someone walks alongside you through challenging times and offers understanding and hope without judgement.

Peer support helps people to see that they are not alone. It contributes to making sure people receive help at the earliest opportunity. That includes people during crisis and those who have survived their own attempt. Peer support helps ensure the right support is there for people, their families and anyone affected by su***de, at the right time.

We will continue to work with groups, organisations and services across Scotland as part of the Creating Hope Together Su***de Prevention Strategy to develop peer support and peer roles in communities and services. Because no one should have to face their darkest moments alone.

If you or someone you know needs support, these organisations are there for you: https://www.su***deprevention.scot/services

03/11/2026

Developing a peer support group? Our new, free resource is here to help!

Packed with practical tools, templates and real-life examples, it supports people to develop peer support groups that work for their communities.

Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to strengthen an existing group, there's plenty to explore.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/DevelopingPeerSupportGroups