BHSSG

We are a voluntary support group and as a member you do not have to pay any fees, just come with an open mind and be confident that you will not be asked to participate in anyway which makes you feel uncomfortable. You are invited to be as involved as you wish, and there is no pressure for anyone to speak outside of their comfort zone.

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We have been fortunate in receiving a small amount of local funding each year which helps cover the costs of the meeting venue and administrative fees such as advertising and website costs. We have even been able to invite special guests some months, including mindfulness psychologists and speech and language therapists who have delivered sessions which many have found very beneficial.

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To set appropriate boundaries, we have a set of group guidelines we all agree to follow. If you wish to join our group, please familiarise yourself with the below:

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This group contract supersedes any existing BHSSG group contract/group 

guidelines and will be used in effect from March 2023.

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All members will verbally agree to and adhere to the contract which will be reviewed annually. The contract exists to protect members and ensure boundaries. BHSSG is a voluntary support group and is not affiliated to any other group, nor exists for financial gain. This is a working contract and can be amended and added to with agreement of all members.

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We meet at St Richards Community Centre on the first Thursday of the month from 7 – 9 pm.

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• Confidentiality – what is discussed in the group must remain confidential and not be discussed with people outside of the group.

• We will each hold an awareness of our different experiences, needs and views. 

• Many issues may arise, however we will all take responsibility for ourselves and ensure the space is held gently and everyone feels supported regardless of their opinions. Our space is safe, non-judgmental and accepting.

• We are a diverse group and we will all respect each other’s needs.

• We will take responsibility for ourselves in terms of sharing what we feel comfortable sharing and will not be asked to share or contribute in any way in which we are not comfortable.

• We are free to share as little or as much as we choose.

• We will not talk about members when they are not present as they are not able to speak for themselves.

• We all identity differently with our stammer and fluency and we will be mindful of the language we use around stammering and not comment on other people’s level of fluency. 

• We will try to let Naomi know each month of our individual attendance so we know who to expect on the night. 

• If a member no longer wishes to be part of the group they will let Naomi know so she can remove them from the email list