Croydon Hearing Voices Group: Free Wellbeing & Mental Health Service in Croydon

## What is the Croydon Hearing Voices Group? The Croydon Hearing Voices Group is a peer support group specifically for people who hear voices or experience other unusual perceptions, including those living with psychosis or similar experiences. Facilitated by Rethink Mental Illness, the group offers a safe, non-judgemental space where members can share their experiences with others who truly understand what they're going through. The Hearing Voices approach recognises that voice-hearing is a meaningful human experience that can be understood and managed, rather than simply a symptom to be suppressed. ## Who Can Use the Hearing Voices Group? The group welcomes anyone who hears voices, sees things others don't see, or has other unusual perceptions - whether or not you have a formal diagnosis. You don't need to be under mental health services to attend. Family members and supporters may also find it helpful to understand the hearing voices approach, though the main focus is peer support among those with direct experience. ## How Do I Access the Hearing Voices Group? Contact the group coordinator on **07795 206544** or visit the Rethink Mental Illness website to find local support groups. There's no formal referral process - simply get in touch to find out about meeting times and location. You can join at any time and there's no need to commit to regular attendance. ## What Should I Expect? The group meets monthly in Central Croydon. Meetings provide an opportunity to learn coping strategies from others, discuss different approaches to managing voices, and develop peer connections with people who share similar experiences. The atmosphere is supportive and non-clinical. Attending is completely free. Everything discussed in the group is confidential.