Men2 Mental Health Support Groups

In 2020 it is NOT acceptable that men still have little to no accessible and safe environments to talk openly about their challenges.

We want to encourage men to talk about any issues they may be facing including daily struggles, drinking problems, relationship issues, mental health, or just come and listen and talk about life in general with a group of peers.

With much talk in the news and media about how mental health and social support is needed, there is clearly a massive need to take action. Alan Hayes and Marcus Walters, qualified therapists from Therapy Partners came up with the idea of a support group/movement for men – Men2.

Why? Because the facts are shocking!

In the UK, the highest suicide rate was for men aged 45-49
In the UK, men are three times as likely to take their own lives than women
Suicide is still the single biggest killer of young British men

What makes Men2 different?

Facilitated by professionally qualified and trained therapists experienced in running therapeutic groups
Run by men, for men
Mental Health First Aid experts
People with first-hand experience of similar challenges
Passionate about enabling men to have their voice heard in a safe environment
Educational, practical talks on subjects including relationships, addiction, mental health, domestic violence and self-esteem

Who is Men2 for?

Men who have experienced mental health issues or are facing challenges are encouraged to attend to share their stories, inspire others, or get out of the house and socialise with like-minded people. In these uncertain times, it’s important for men to talk.

Men are all too often taught we don’t talk, we don’t want to drop our mask and let people know our fears and problems, we often suppress emotions, we become someone who we don’t even know.

We want local communities to break this cycle, to encourage men that it’s OK to talk, to let our fellow men know we are here, and we are in this together. All it takes is 2 Men to start a conversation.

When does Men2 meet?

The Kent-based group meet every Thursday from 7pm to 8pm at the Maidstone Community Support Centre.

Men of all ages attend the meetings and members can also join an active WhatsApp group and a private Facebook community group.

Information about other local groups or online meetings will be updated here.

Complete the form below if you’re interested in joining the group.

Contact us if you need help.

Do you need urgent help?

If your mental or emotional state quickly gets worse, or you’re worried about someone you know – help is available.

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OUR MISSION

We believe that, with the right personalised support, anyone with a mental health need can live the life they want to live. It is our vision that everyone gets the personalised services and support they need.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

To make this vision a reality, our mission is to help people achieve good physical and mental wellbeing and live life to the full.

OUR COMMITMENT

We do this by providing mental health support services, ranging from ‘talking therapies’ for men, women, adults, families, children and young people to coaching Workplace wellbeing and Psychoeducational support and training, and all based on the principle of supporting every person, as an individual, towards their own goals and aspirations.

OUR VALUES

At RWYS we aspire to deliver the highest quality of care and support to individuals, couples children, young people and families. We do this by working alongside you to help you understand who you are, deciphering why you have made the decisions you have in life, learning how to make choices that suit you better and moving forward in life in ways that feel good.

Our aim is to make a real and lasting difference to the people we support by achieving positive outcomes and enabling as normal and fulfilling a life as possible.

Putting people first

Our business is about people, people who need hope and deserve a better future. It’s about finding the spark that enables each of the people we support to grow in self-worth and where possible, independence.

Being supportive

Being a non-judgemental confidential and professional service to the people we support to offer clinical interventions based on the latest scientific research and guidelines.

Acting with integrity

Taking responsibility, being honest in what we do and what we say, keeping it personal and real.

Striving for excellence

Questioning everything in a positive and constructive way and always striving to improve. By doing so, we can make things better for the individuals we support.

Being positive

Seeing potential, seeing what could be and not limitations. Being creative and trying out new things to find the best solutions that make it happen.