Why peer support
( LONELINESS IS A GLOBAL HEALTH PRIORITY )
33% of adults say that they cannot rely on anyone for emotional support (PSE HK).
A significant number of people in Hong Kong lack social support in times of need. Social isolation has serious consequences for physical and mental health and can increase your risk of death by 25-33%.
Social isolation is now widely considered to be as impactful as obesity, lack of physical activity, smoking, other forms of substance abuse, and poor access to healthcare.
Peer support groups:
Brings together people with shared experiences to support each other
Treats everyone’s views and experiences as equally valid
Reduces stigma and self stigma
Encourages help-seeking and the learning of new coping strategies
Improves self confidence and help you to self-advocate within and outside the group
Since January 2022, we have hosted over 150 groups for over 1400 attendees. 100% of anonymously surveyed attendees would strongly recommend or recommend our peer support groups.
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
“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
Join us.
