Emma Houston (She/Her)
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Passionate about mental health and wellbeing | Project Coordinator at Scottish Recovery Network. | Serial Retweeter | Personal account and views all mine
Joined October 2020
Just a reminder for anyone who is struggling with these darker evenings at the moment that from today onwards that each day will get a little bit lighter day by day.
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Scottish Recovery Network has decided to leave X. The platform no longer aligns with our values of Compassion, Curiosity, Collaboration & Courage. Our profile will remain live so anyone looking for us can be redirected to our other platforms - search Scottish Recovery Network.
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“Suicide is the biggest killer of mums within the first year after giving birth. We started LATNEM as a peer support space for mums & birthing people to come to for support with their mental health" "One of our mums said 'thank you for keeping me alive'" #CreatingHopeTogether
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🔔Make sure to set a YouTube notification for: The Power of Peer Support in Suicide Prevention A new film premiering on Tues 11 Nov at 13:30! We were asked by @SuicidePrevScot to collaborate on a film that showcases the vital role of peer support in suicide prevention. 1/2..
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*Your Feedback Matters* We work with our TSI partners @esenscot and @VolunteerEdi to connect and support you - the third sector organisations that make our city thrive. Please tell us what’s working well and what could be better in this short survey: https://t.co/Qp8kKP0Agw
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It's #GlobalPeerSupportersCelebrationDay🎉 To mark the day we're sharing a series of short films w/ important insights from peer leaders. We asked Callum, Peer Worker @changemh_ ... What kind of support do peer leaders need? #GPSCD #PeerSupport #MentalHealth #Recovery
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The Self Management Fund is open! Third sector and community groups can apply for small or large grants for new or developing projects that support people to self manage their health. Find out more: https://t.co/XS1Q1nuZAX
#SelfManagement #Healthcare #Wellbeing #Scotland
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Are you an Edinburgh Peer Worker or Volunteer? Join our reflective practice session on Thurs 30th Oct, 2–4:30pm, to connect and share experiences! Spaces are limited—come and join us 👇👇👇
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#GlobalPeerSupportersCelebrationDay 16 Oct🎉 We asked Jamie Stewart, Peer Support Worker @NHSTayside... What would success feel like for people in peer roles? #GPSCD #PeerSupportScot #MentalHealth #Recovery #LivedExperience
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Live/work in the Glasgow area? Want to connect with others interested in the role of lived experience & community-based peer support in suicide prevention? 1 week until the Glasgow Creating Hope with Peer Support learning & networking event: 21 Oct! https://t.co/gr0VRbRZOu
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Are you interested in the role of lived experience and community based peer support in suicide prevention?
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🌟We're hiring! Communications Officer FT 37.5 hours £34,043 – £38,824 Closes 17 October 2025 Are you passionate about bringing people, services & organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience? https://t.co/4Wio3ZixBy
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Closed. Are you passionate about bringing people, services and organisations together to create a mental health system powered by lived experience.
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Going the distance: making peer support sustainable 7 Oct, 10:30 - 12:00, Online #PeerConnects Peer support thrives with the right conditions in place. Hear from Darren Sayer @penumbra_scot Hope Point Dundee & share ideas to help peer support flourish! https://t.co/HisLjANCyD
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Live or work in #Dundee? Book your place at this @ScotRecoveryNet @DVVAscot Lunch & Learn 'Introduction to Peer Support' on Monday 6 October.
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Are you based in Dundee and interested in the role of peer support in community-based mental health and wellbeing?
“It’s about harnessing people’s lived experiences and viewing that as a strength.” That’s TV spoke to Holly Hendry from Scottish Recovery Network about the peer support session they’re offering in partnership with Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action. @ScotRecoveryNet
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Based in Dundee & interested in the role of peer support in community-based mental health & wellbeing? In collaboration @DVVAscot this free 1-hour Lunch & Learn session provides an Intro to Peer Support! Join us online 6 October, 12:30 -13:30. https://t.co/PRhIqTyYq1
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A really powerful short film about migraine and how it can feel and impact many. I'm lucky to have understanding at work, but it still has an incredible impact on day to day life and can be really debilitating at times. #migrainemeans
We are kicking off #MigraineAwarenessWeek with our brand-new campaign film which illustrates what #MigraineMeans for many of the one in seven people living with the condition.
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ICYMI #FilmFriday📽️ Powerful @stvnews piece with @ThomasCArthur showcasing @TheNeukPerth & @HillcrestOrgUk’s suicide prevention work. Peer Support Worker Kelly shares lived-experience insights & COO Wendy Given highlights funding challenges. https://t.co/F4W9lYEwiU
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An increase in support for people living with mental health conditions is needed to help cut suicide rates, say charities. 704 people died by suicide in
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⏳There's still time to book your spot for next week’s lunch and learn on #peersupport. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! 🗓️Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:00 - 14:00 BST
Are you in Edinburgh and interested in developing community based peer support? Join us @ScotRecoveryNet and @evoc_edinburgh for a one hour online Lunch and Learn session on 22 September to explore. Sign up here: https://t.co/x0kqAJjMhy
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Peer supporters from across Scotland came together this week for our #PeerConnects practice exchange. "I really enjoyed the boundaries workshop. It was good to speak about practical things that we can do" #PeerSupportScot #ILovePeerSupport #MHScot
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There's a few places left at our Creating Hope with Peer Support workshop delivered in partnership with @discoverycoll Want to build confidence & skills providing peer support to people affected by suicide? Join us on Monday, 22 Sept in Inverness🧡 https://t.co/1oXlLf1TXy
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Want to build confidence & skills providing peer support to people affected by suicide? Make a real impact & create meaningful connections!
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Join a peer co-reflection session (online) with Families in Trauma and Recovery for anyone involved in #PeerSupport Monday 29 Sept 8pm UK Registration
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Join us for our welcoming monthly peer co-reflection session where we learn from each other, share insights and help each other to grow.
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