( OUR IMPACT )
“Hugely meaningful to be witnessed and witness others in moments of vulnerability with acceptance and presence.”
Attendee
“In HK, where mental health support is so expensive, it's really great to see a free resource for anyone who is struggling.”
Attendee
“Equally sad but nice to hear how many share similar experiences. Makes you feel less alone.”
Attendee
“A unique connection, where I feel like for once, I'm seen, heard and understood. Knowing there's someone out there who feels the same, and reassuring me what I'm feeling is normal too, makes a huge difference.”
Attendee
“Nice to know you’re not alone”
Attendee and host
( SUPPORT IS NEEDED )
Loneliness a global health priority and has serious consequences for physical and mental health. For example, social isolation can increase your risk of death by 25-33%.
The challenge lies in HK in addressing the amalgamation of financial hardship, emotional distress, accessibility and stigma. 73% of people suffering with their mental health do not seek professional help and a patients’ wait time to see a psychiatrist can be up to almost 2 years.
We break stigma by offering free peer support and movement groups
( WHAT IS IT )
Our peer support groups were created to give people a supportive space to discuss life's challenges, in the comfort that your experiences are shared with others who can relate. You will meet two trained volunteer hosts who have lived experience of the topic of the group.
There is no pressure at all to speak, many people attend to listen.
Grief
Heartbreak
Mental Health
Illness
Social Isolation
Work
Stigmas
Family
Conflicts
( GROUP THEMES )
( METRICS AT A GLANCE )
Since January 2022, we have hosted 166 free support groups for over 1465 attendees.
42
volunteers empowered and trained to provide peer support
442
people had a free movement class due to financial hardship
+15k
minutes of completely free peer support
3
organisations with trained suicide first aid employees
We’ve seen the positive impact of peer support and experienced the benefits first-hand
In a survey of attendees who have attended a TNN peer support group, we found:
78%
have gained more strategies and ideas to cope with their situation
63%
have made new friends who can relate to their journey
73%
feel more hopeful about their situation
88%
feel an increased connection to their community
89% feel comfortable sharing their mental health within the group
63% of attendees have made new friends who can relate to their journey
72% of attendees feel that their ability to open up to others has improved
62% of attendees feel that their ability to empathise has improved
“A unique connection, where I feel like for once, I'm seen, heard and understood. Knowing there's someone out there who feels the same, and reassuring me what I'm feeling is normal too, makes a huge difference in my journey.”
Attendee
“Nice to feel confident that there are people who would listen and not judge.”
Attendee
Your donations have immense impact
( OUR IMPACT )
Our attendees have felt the benefits of sharing their lived experiences with their peers.
$120HKD
provides one person with free mental health peer support for a month
+600
attendees had income as a barrier to receiving mental health support
73%
attendees feel more hopeful about their situation after attending a group
87%
attendees cannot afford a private mental health appointment