Group 61 is a volunteer organisation and its services are free.

The Group 61 Training Course equips volunteers to deal with issues that may arise in the volunteer - Friend relationship. It gives a grounding in listening skills and an appreciation of mental illness and mental health.

The training course is designed to train volunteers but is also open to the Friends being supported and anyone from the community who wants to support more effectively a person with mental health issues.

Once a month volunteers meet to support and share in confidence with one another.