Stepping Stones facilitate a range of group activities across West Dunbartonshire. Groups can be a great way to receive peer support and self manage your own health and wellbeing. Many of our groups are Peer lead and can provide wonderful opportunities to form community connections and friendships.
Groups generally run in blocks 3 or 4 times a year, this allows for holidays and reviews with our members to ensure we are meeting their needs and expectations. You must be a member (have an active referral or are receiving support) to attend a Stepping Stones Group.
Once the referral for groups is received support staff will talk to the person about their support needs. Support staff will discuss the group activities, appropriateness of the group and help to identify any support needs.
You can find out more about each group below, and our events calendar is a great way of seeing what groups are on and when.
Our Women’s Groups are mental health specific wellbeing groups for Women in West
Dunbartonshire. The groups provide activities that have a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing, reduces loneliness and isolation and boosts confidence and self-esteem.
The groups address issues such as gender inequality and how this impacts mental health; providing support that will enhance education and knowledge around gender inequalities, develop robust self-care systems through the introduction of complementary therapies and activities to enable women to make their own positive choices that would improve their lives.
Clydebank Women’s Group meet every fortnight, Tuesday at 11am-1pm at Clydebank Library, Clydebank.
Dumbarton Women’s Group meet every fortnight, Tuesday at 10:30am – 12:30 at Riverside Church, Dumbarton.
Please register your interest by contacting us.
Men’s Group is a regular 2hr session for men to have a safe and confidential space to share their lived experience of mental health issues, participate in awareness and health related activities, social activities, outings and more.
Men’s Group West Dunbartonshire is held weekly on a Friday at 10am – 12:00 at the Hope Cafe, Stepping Stones Office, 63 Kilbowie Road, Clydebank.
Please register your interest by contacting us.
Walking is usually one of the simplest ways to stay active as it can boost your mood and overall wellbeing, reduce your isolation, and connect with people while getting light exercise.
Our walks are designed to meet everyone’s needs, and each walk has a more energetic and a more accessible route.
Dumbarton Walking Group meet weekly on a Wednesday 12:45pm at the Levengrove Fountain, Levengrove Park, Dumbarton.
Clydebank Walking Group meet weekly on a Wednesday at 10:15am at the Stepping Stones Office, Kilbowie Road Clydebank.
Please register your interest by contacting us.
Our Relaxation Groups are led by our volunteers and peers. These are hour long sessions that involve a mixture of mindfulness activities and often meditation. The aim of the groups are to provide tools and tips for supporting your own wellbeing.
Clydebank Relaxation Group meet every week, Mondays 11am -12pm at Hope Cafe, Stepping Stones.
Dumbarton Relaxation Group meet every week, Mondays 2- 3pm at Riverside Church, Dumbarton.
Please register your interest by contacting us.
The purpose of the Bereavement & Loss peer led group is to support participants to manage their feelings when the inevitable triggers occur. Sharing through respect, dignity and mutual empowerment, peer support helps people regain a sense of purpose.
Bereavement & Loss Group meets on a monthly basis, at 10:30am – 12:00 on a Wednesday at the Hope Cafe, Stepping Stones 63 Kilbowie Road, Clydebank.
Our cohort group meet on the first Wednesday of every month, and the Peer led member group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Please register your interest by contacting us.
The purpose of our social group is for people to reduce their isolation, form connections and friendships, and learn new skills. By attending groups and socialising the outcomes can be significant to improving health and wellbeing.
Dumbarton Social Group meet on a Thursday at 2pm-4pm at Riverside Parish Church, High street, Dumbarton.
Please register your interest by contacting us.
The Stepping Stones Neurodiversity Steering Group is for people who want to support in championing and advocating for neurodivergence and creating an inclusive neurodiverse community in West Dunbartonshire.
This group is in its initial stages and will be launching early 2026. Frequency, timings and activities of group will be determined by the members.
The group aims to provide opportunities for neurodivergent members of our community to be included in activities, information sharing, campaigning, and potentially social events.
If you would like to register your interest you can do so by contacting us.
The Stepping Stones Younger Persons Support Group is for people aged 16-24yrs.
This group is in its initial stages and will be launching during 2026. Frequency, timings and activities of group will be determined by the members.
The group aims to provide socialisation and information sharing in a group setting.
If you would like to register your interest you can do so by contacting us.
Group gives me purpose and meaning in my life. Sharing personal stories, Learning from each other, Stepping stones gives a structure to my day.