Peer support and connection resources
It can feel isolating when a child or young person you love is struggling with complex mental health or psychosocial disability. The people caring for and supporting a child or young person experiencing complex mental health often feel misunderstood, unsure where to turn, or completely alone. Our resources are here to remind you: you don’t have to face this journey on your own.
The challenge families face
Mental health struggles can be incredibly lonely, for young people and for those who care for them. Friends and extended family may not fully understand, and professional services can feel overwhelming or impersonal. This leaves many families carrying the weight of worry, fear, and hope in silence.
How we can help
At RiR, we believe connection is powerful. That’s why we’re creating safe, supportive spaces where families and young people can connect with others who truly get it. Our resources and programs offer:
- Peer support workers with lived experience who listen with empathy and understanding
- Opportunities to connect online or in person with families on similar journeys
- Shared stories and practical advice from people who have been where you are
- Community networks that replace isolation with understanding and hope
Why it matters
No family should have to walk through mental health struggles in silence. Peer support helps parents, carers, and kin feel less alone, while giving young people the comfort of knowing others share their experiences. Connection brings strength, hope, and the reassurance that your feelings, and your struggles, are valid.
Take the next step
Explore our peer support and connection resources today. Whether online or face to face, RiR will help you build meaningful connections, share experiences, and find comfort in knowing that you and your family are not alone.