Peer-led support for people who experience overwhelming emotions
This is a fully co-produced service designed with experts by lived experience.
Open Access
Anyone can become a member. You can come as often as you want for as long as you like.
There are no professional referrals as you self-register to attend.
Active Involvement
Everything that happens at OATS is peer-led, i.e. if you become a member you agree to take an active part in giving and receiving support.
Therapeutic
Staff and volunteers help to facilitate a therapeutic space where the group help each other to improve emotional coping through trauma-informed approaches.
Specialist
A joint enterprise between Kingfisher Treasure Seekers and the Complex Emotional Needs Service within Gloucestershire Health & Care providing a psychologically informed framework.
Service
The facilitators include specialist support staff, volunteers and qualified mental health professionals. The decisions though, are all made by the group, for the group.
Where
Kingfisher Treasure Seekers (Support Rooms), Behind the Cavern, Westgate Street, Gloucester.
When
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
2-hour sessions – times can be set according to the wishes of the group. Currently starting with afternoons. Opening February 2024.
Who
Adults (18+) who may experience overwhelming distress, fear, emotional intensity & suicidal thoughts.
What
Peer-led facilitated group therapy using trauma-informed approaches.
Active participation (you will be well supported to participate)
Why
Evidence shows that peer-led therapeutic groups are highly effective in improving coping and in recovering from the impact of traumatic experiences
To register, email oats@kftseekers.org.uk or text 07860 088971 to request a callback.