Here at Galway Community Café, our staff share some thoughts on their experience of a mental health journey. One of our staff members is a voice hearer and has shared their perspective. You can read about this here
Hearing Voices Peer Support Group
For people who have previously or currently hear voices, see visions or experience other sensory perceptions.
A safe space for individuals to talk freely about their experiences of hearing voices, seeing visions, and other sensory experiences, and gain support from peers through a Peer Support Group. The Hearing Voices Peer Support Group runs monthly on a Saturday, and can be found on our Social Saturday Calendar here.
Should you wish to have a one-to-one support, you can book a space to chat with a member of our staff here.
Voice Hearing from a Voice Hearer’s Perspective
“I am also a proud voice hearer and I hear voices every day.
For a long time during my adult life, it seemed I was solely a voice hearer living in the shadows of society.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone attend a Hearing Voices Peer Support Group?
Our group is open to anyone who has previously or currently hears voices, sees visions, or experiences other sensory perceptions. If this is not part of your story, unfortunately this is not an appropriate space for you to attend, but you are welcome to attend another Social Saturday activity.
Do I need to let you know if I am attending?
Our capacity in the group is limited, so you can let us know you are coming by booking a space here or by letting a member of staff know you intend to come in by phone on 087-1085134, or if you are in for a one-to-one you can let us know then as well!
Peer Education Resources
As part of the global Hearing Voices movement, there are networks and communities in many countries, including Ireland.
Many of these networks develop educational peer support resources for individuals on an array of topics. We have gathered some links to these networks and their resources which are included below.
We have shared some of the following resources within the group, please find the links to the relevant web pages.
- Strategies for Coping with Distressing Voices
- Better Sleep for Voice Hearers
- https://rufusmay.com/2008/04/19/hearing-voices-recovery-and-alternative-approaches/
There are numerous Hearing Voices Networks around the world. Please find below the links to some resource pages from some of their websites.
- Hearing Voices Network Ireland
- Hearing Voices UK
- Intervoice is a UK-based charity that aims to support the Hearing Voices Movement
