Well Together – St Helens

Well Together St Helens is a monthly peer support group for people living with HIV, offering a relaxed and welcoming space to connect with others.

Come together in a safe, supportive environment where you can share experiences, build friendships, and access informal peer support. Sessions are facilitated by Sahir staff and volunteers, with refreshments available.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with HIV for some time, this group is here to support your wellbeing and reduce isolation through connection and community.

We run lots of groups regularly across the Liverpool City Region. For details of our other sessions visit  Support Groups. 

To Register for Peer Support, please complete our Self Registration form. 

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Extra Information

Our group in St Helens promotes positive physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing for people living with HIV.

We offer:

• Support with navigating HIV care and treatment
• A safe space to explore wellbeing topics such as mental health, relationships, identity, and self-care
• Activities and workshops led by trained staff and guest facilitators
• A supportive, non-judgemental environment where people can share experiences openly

Well Together+ St Helens provides meaningful opportunities to:

• Connect with others who share similar experiences
• Reduce isolation and build supportive friendships
• Access social events, creative workshops, skills-building sessions, and peer support
• Contribute to shaping future group themes and activities

We champion inclusion and equality by:

• Creating a safe, confidential, and inclusive space for all people living with HIV
• Uplifting voices that may be overlooked within wider HIV services
• Ensuring equitable access to support, representation, and visibility
• Challenging stigma and fostering a strong sense of belonging

The group meets regularly for a mix of:

• Facilitated group discussions
• Peer support
• Creative and wellbeing activities
• Informative sessions with healthcare and community partners

All sessions are free, confidential, and shaped by the needs of the people attending.

At Sahir, we:

• Provide trauma-informed, person-centred facilitation
• Ensure sessions are safe, confidential, and supportive
• Offer one-to-one support alongside group activities
• Connect individuals to additional services such as counselling, benefits advice, housing support, and sexual health services
• Advocate for the voices of people living with HIV within the wider community and health sector