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Daytime & evening face-to-face support groups for adults
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

You do not have to be a Leeds resident to access our face-to-face groups - if you can get to them, you can attend them!

If you're looking for a friendly, relaxed group where you can be yourself without judgement or pressure to share, to be amongst people who understand, our face-to-face peer support groups could be exactly what you need. 

If you'd like to visit the space first, please contact us to arrange a little tour. 
No referral needed
No booking
​No waiting
No postcode restrictions 
No time limit - attend groups for as long as you want
No obligation - attend when you can or need to
Instant access- just turn up 
Ongoing support
You can attend whichever group you want or all of them!
Multiple Battle Scars services can be accessed at the same time, like f2f, virtual and online support. 
Bring a friend, family member or support worker with you, they're more than welcome and will be included in the group. Must be over 18 to attend. 
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If you'd like to speak to one of our peer workers before attending, refer yourself to the FRESH service to have a chat. These calls are not only about our services but an opportunity to discuss self-harm with someone who understands. 

Short 1-2-1s are on offer at our evening groups.
Longer 1-2-1s are on offer at our daytime group. ​

Daytime group has social time before and after - join for the whole session or just come and be in our safe space.

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"Even if I don't attend groups for a while, I still know that the support is always available.
​I'm always welcome back by friendly faces"
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​Registered charity in Scotland No SC052466

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Battle Scars
Onward Mental Health & Wellbeing Hub
Onward House
Millshaw Park Way
Leeds LS11 0LS
​​email: [email protected]
for enquiries about room hire/rental: [email protected]

​Tel (information & admin line only): 07410 380747 - office hours
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  • Home
    • About us >
      • Our vision, mission & values
      • News
      • Our reports
    • Definition of self-harm
    • Support us >
      • Become a Battle Scars trustee
      • AGM 2025
      • Membership
      • Volunteer
      • Feedback about services
      • Donations
      • Wristbands
      • Social media
    • Contact us
  • I self-harm
    • Virtual support groups UK 18+
    • F2F support groups Leeds adults >
      • Daytime f2f group 18+
      • Evening f2f group 18+
      • Daytime f2f group 50+
      • Group posters & map
    • 16-25s support group Leeds
    • FRESH phone contact
    • Under 16's
    • Workbook for 10-17 year-olds
    • Facebook support group worldwide
    • Addiction programme
    • Resources & more >
      • Understanding s/h
      • Managing s/h
      • Self-awareness
      • Videos & interviews
      • Blogs
      • Gallery
    • Order form - crisis cards etc.
  • I'm family/friend
    • Virtual F&F support group UK
    • F2F support group Leeds family
    • Dos & don'ts
    • FRESH phone service
  • I'm a professional
    • Want to know more about Battle Scars?
    • Work with young people
    • FRESH phone service
    • Support for foster carers
    • Addiction workbook - PDF for professionals
    • How to write a self-harm policy
    • Join the mailing list
    • Downloads
  • Training
    • Self-Harm training
    • Eating disorders training
    • Self-harm in the Workplace
    • Autism, Self-harm & Mental Health
  • Space for hire/rent
    • Rooms for day hire
    • Rooms & desk space for lease
    • Onward House - the journey