Men’s Mental Health and Support
Why Men’s Mental Health Matters
Men do not always ask for help with their mental health.
- Older ideas about men say they must always be strong and in control. This is not true.
- Men can feel sad, worried, or overwhelmed just like anyone else.
- Sometimes men try to cope using alcohol or drugs.
- It is always OK to talk about how you feel and ask for help.
Local Support
Lads and Dads
- What they do: A friendly group of men who share life’s challenges and support each other.
- Facebook: Search for Lads and Dads on Facebook.
Men’s Shed Cymru
- What they do: Local community groups where men meet, socialise, and work on fun projects together.
- Activities: Every Men’s Shed is different depending on what the group likes doing.
Men’s Wellbeing Group
- What they do: Groups and courses specifically designed to help men look after their mental health.
The Rally
- What they do: A face-to-face peer support group for men in Loughor.
- Support: Friendly social, emotional, and practical help from other men.
Marauders Men’s Health
- What they do: Walking and talking groups in and around Port Talbot to improve physical and mental health.
Neath Port Talbot Mind
- What they do: A weekly support group for men to meet in person or online.
- When: Fridays from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
- Email: info@mind.org.uk
Calan DVS – The Compass Programme
- What they do: Specialist support for male survivors of domestic abuse.
- Phone: 01639 794 448
- Email: enquiries@calandvs.org.uk
Chatterbox – Eagles Nest Men’s Shed
- What they do: A Men’s Shed group to make friends and chat.
- When: Mondays from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
- Where: A Kind Gym, Fforestfach.
- Phone: 07403 152 961
- Email: eaglesnestblaenymaes@gmail.com
National Support, Information and Helplines
CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably
- What they do: Free helpline and webchat for men who are down, in crisis, or need to talk.
- When: Every day from 5:00pm to midnight.
- Free Phone: 0800 58 58 58
Movember
- Movember: A charity raising awareness about men’s mental health, suicide prevention, and cancer awareness.
Both Parents Matter (BPM Cymru)
- What they do: Support for fathers after separation regarding child arrangements. They also help male victims of domestic abuse.
- Helpline: 0333 050 6815 (Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 7:00pm)