Share your feelings without fear of consequence or judgement

Peer support and befriending services for young people

No expectations

No judgement

No pretence

Everyone deserves someone they can open up to

When you’re struggling with your mental health or find day-to-day life is taking its toll, being around people who don't accept you for who you are can hinder you from accepting yourself and becoming the person you want to be. You need a safe space where you can work on overcoming your individual challenges with a community of like-minded people who will welcome any feelings or experiences you'd like to share.

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Rain On Me is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) – a not for profit organisation that invests all funds generated by our services back into supporting young people. Your financial support will enable us to reach out to more young people who find themselves isolated by their mental health challenges. We are grateful for all contributions, no matter how modest.

You never need to feel alone with Rain On Me

Don’t live life feeling isolated and misunderstood. You’re not alone. We promise. Book a peer support group meeting or befriending session and meet with like-minded young people who understand how the smallest things in daily life can sometimes feel like the greatest challenges. It’s OK. Let’s talk it through so you can feel strengthened with the empowerment you need to cope better, be who you want to be and live the fulfilling life you deserve.

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When you feel like you’ve made very little or no progress this year, it can be difficult to feel worthy and or be proud of yourself. Join our support group to acknowledge and celebrate your achievements this year (no matter how small)! I personally think the fact that you’re still trying is in itself something to celebrate. 🤗

There’s no pressure to speak if you don’t want to, your presence and listening ear will be enough. 🙏🏼

🙌🏼TO BOOK- click link in Bio or DM us for details 🙌🏼

Free and open to all countries 🌍

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Thank you to the people who have added so much light into my life with just their presence.
Send this to someone who needs to hear this. 🙏🏼💕
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Do I treat others the way I want to be treated?
As an example, Sometimes I expect others to be patient with me when I’m feeling irritated or angry but when it’s time for me to be understanding towards their frustrations I’m not always able to show the same compassion.

I know it’s much more complex than just this but it does make me wonder more about myself, what I need to work on and what expectations I need to manage.

Asking myself such questions helps me better my relationship with people I care about. 🧡
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It means more than you know. It inspires me to check in not only on myself but also others I care about.
Send this to someone you appreciate. 🧡✨
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OUR LAST IN-PERSON MEETING OF 2023! Take time out to vent stress but also celebrate your wins (no matter how little) this year. Reflect and connect with others in a safe nourishing space. We’re here to listen. 🤗

In Partnership with @wcclibrariesandarchives 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Seats go quickly, please register here soon!
👉🏼CLICK LINK IN BIO TO BOOK OR DM US👈🏼

✨Date and time✨
Sun, 26th November 2023, 15:00 – 16:30pm

✨Location✨
Charing Cross Library 4-6 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0HF

🙌🏼 Last Sunday of every month 🙌🏼

Our support groups are free, although we do appreciate donations. 🙏🏼

Our support group attendees are usually aged 18-35. Bring a loved one with you if you like. You don’t need to speak or participate if you don’t want to, your presence is enough.☺️

We look forward to welcoming you. 🧡
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Finding it difficult to be hopeful? End of the year anxiety? Feeling overwhelmed?
Join our support group to practice Gratitude and reflect on what it might mean for you.

👏🏼Please DM to register or use the link in Bio.👏🏼

There’s no pressure to speak if you don’t want to, your presence and listening ear will be enough. 🤗

Free and open to all countries 🌍

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Come back to the present. 🙏🏼

I’ve been doomscrolling so much lately. Have to remind myself sometimes that I’m here, I exist.

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Instead of ‘how are you?’, what if we asked- How’s your Mental Health?
The Sonder Project; a space where we connected with the public, who shared their thoughts and emotions with us, to understand that every passerby has a life as vivid as our own. And that no one is truly alone. 🙏🏼

We hope you find peace in hearing other people’s personal experiences and can resonate 💧✨

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Supporting and empowering young people to overcome daily stress and mental health struggles

There’s nothing worse than not being able to express who you really are and what’s troubling you. That’s why Rain On Me offers a safe, confidential space for young people all over the world to speak freely and explore their own personal development. We provide free peer support meetings, low-cost befriending sessions and workshops where young people can share how they feel without fear of consequence and can learn to build resilience. We use therapeutic arts to enable freedom of expression and raise self awareness, because finding the right words to reflect how we feel isn’t always easy. The arts build empathy within us and allow us to connect on a deeper level.

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The exercises that Deep leads us through are super helpful. They can shift your thinking about your life and everybody in the group is so understanding. The support group is an incredibly positive space. Most people feel comfortable speaking up but there is never any pressure to share. I’d really recommend this group to anyone on a healing journey.

Imogen

It was an absolute feeling of relief to know that many others struggle with their mental health and function. They go to work, they have friends, relationships, just like I do. But these things come with added hardships provoked by mental health issues. The activities and safe space created around you leave me feeling very peaceful. The group has truly changed my life.

Marta

We offer the following services:

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Virtual and face-to-face
peer support meetings

Our groups provide an easy-to-access non-medical safe space for young people who wish to ease their mental distress or work on their self growth. Everyone is welcome, you don't need to be diagnosed with anything to attend.

While we have doctors and mental health professionals on our advisory board to guide our team, there’s no one telling you what to do or say.

Groups are facilitated by someone with lived experience of mental health challenges. Our virtual groups welcome young people globally. Our face-to-face groups welcome young people from across London and the South East.

All our support meetings
are free to attend

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Private
befriending service

Rain On Me also offers a private befriending service for young people who feel too anxious to share in a group setting right now or just need a friendly face to turn to.

We support you on your terms, in 1-2-1 sessions, always tailored to what feels right for you. It could be a walk in the park, a companion at the cinema or even someone to sit with in a café and spend some time sketching with.

You can use our time in whatever way feels comfortable to you and know you have someone who you can speak freely with who will listen to you with empathy and without judgment.

Donations are appreciated
for our befriending service

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Painful experiences and ill mental health can have a lifelong impact. At Rain On Me, we work together to build resilience and self-compassion.

  • 1 in 4 people experience mental health issues each year.
  • At any given time, 1 in 6 working-age adults have symptoms associated with mental ill health.
  • In an average classroom, ten children will have witnessed their parents separate, eight will have experienced severe physical violence, sexual abuse or neglect, one will have experienced the death of a parent and seven will have been bullied.

The sessions made me reflect on myself and how I live my life specially during this pandemic. Talking freely without being judged and be able to hear other people's stories and share our worries together was really helpful for my mental health. I am going to be okay. We all are going to be okay. I encourage everyone to attend the sessions.

Dorra

I have been attending these online support meetings since the start of Covid and it's really helped me keep in touch with other people and manage my anxiety better. I feel less alone and actually notice genuine growth in me. Having these meetings made lockdown so much easier to handle.

Matt

At Rain On Me you can expect:

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No expectation
of commitment

There is never any pressure to attend regularly, although those that do enjoy the greatest benefit.

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No
judgement

We all understand what it’s like to struggle with your mental health and feel misunderstood.

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No
pretence

This is a safe space to be authentic, vulnerable, true to your feelings and discover who you want to be.

Rain On Me also delivers a range of interventions to schools, colleges, universities and youth groups that we shape to your needs. We offer assembly presentations and webinars and run person-centred support sessions and workshops, which help young people build the resilience they need to take ownership of their lives. Our free trial sessions are a great introduction to how Rain On Me can support your organisation.

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It was the first time I've sat down with a small group of strangers on a Zoom Call, ready to discuss the topic of confidence. Brilliantly structured by the facilitator, the talk became a kind, honest, and vulnerable exchange of lived experience, learned advice and caring conversation.


Polly

I found Rain on Me at a low point. The structure of sessions and the collaboration, honestly I have found here have been a strong source of support. Meetings have allowed me to share as much or as little as I felt able to in a safe reflective environment, and to understand some of the experiences of others. A great way to feel less alone.

Oli

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Rediscover your inner strength

  1. START – You’ve taken a powerful step forward in visiting the Rain On Me website. The next step is simple. Attend a group for free or request a 1-2-1 befriending session for a small fee.

  2. SHARE – Be in the welcoming company of others who understand how alone mental health challenges can leave you feeling. We’ll take your lead on how much or how little you feel comfortable sharing with us. Just know that you can and that we will accept you whatever you share.

  3. LEARN – Feel empowered in the presence of people you can turn to without fear and rediscover your inner strength to manage your mental health challenges and daily life with confidence.

Discover what you're really capable of

Life's too short to let toxic thoughts hold you back from being the person you want to be. Join our community and see how peer support and companionship can empower you with the confidence you need to live your life authentically.