What is Back to Life?

Back to Life offers practical and emotional support to young adults recovering from mental health issues. The mentoring scheme helps adults aged 18-35 in Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham to reach their full potential.

Someone recovering from a mental health issue may not have the support they need to regain their confidence and move on with their life. A trained volunteer mentor can give friendly and neutral advice about setting realistic goals and taking steps to achieve them.

Back to Life matches young adults who have experienced a mental illness and are looking to build their personal, professional and social skills back up, with a same-sex mentor of a similar age.

What does a mentoring relationship involve?

As part of the scheme, you will spend about 5 hours a month with the person you are matched with. Every relationship is different but you may:

• work on developing job skills
• go out for a coffee and a chat
• get involved with a new activity, hobby or sport
• develop communication skills and confidence

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