COMMUNITY SHIELD SCOTLAND — Template
PEER SUPPORT SESSION — GROUND RULES (read out every time)
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Group name: ___________________________  Facilitator: ________________________

1. This is peer support and company — it is not therapy, counselling, or a clinical service.
2. What is shared in the room stays in the room — unless someone is at serious risk of harm.
3. Listen well. Don’t force advice. “What helps me is…” is better than “You should…”.
4. No diagnosing each other. No shaming.
5. You can pass / stay quiet. You can leave the room if you need to.
6. Phones on silent. No recording. No photos without clear consent.
7. One person speaking at a time; make space for quieter people.
8. Facilitators may stop the session if it becomes unsafe or overwhelming.
9. If you need urgent help, we will use the crisis pathway card (NHS24 / 999 as needed).
10. Look after yourself after the session; facilitators will debrief briefly.

Crisis pathway (fill in local details)
• Emergency: 999
• Urgent health advice: NHS 24 — 111
• Local crisis / support line: ______________________________________________
• Facilitator contact after session (boundaries apply): ____________________

We all agree to these rules for today’s session.
Date: _____________  Facilitator signature: ________________________________