It's Better To Talk

Free Drop In Sessions Tuesday's 19:00

About MAN UP

With the sudden passing of our Vice Chairman in 2018, the GL3 Community Hub Charity has become a champion for men’s mental health and recognise the importance of supporting those who are experiencing difficult times. Unfortunately, ‘talking’ is something that many men find difficult.

In January 2020 the Charity formed a men’s mental health group called ‘Man Up Gloucestershire’ with the idea of encouraging men who are struggling an opportunity to chat to likeminded individuals in an effort to offer support as a coping tool.

47 Percent Of Men Do Not Talk Openly To Their Friends About Their Problems

The Reality Men Face

Poor mental health can be triggered by many factors and can come in many forms. Low income, unemployment, marital issues, addictions, PTSD, and child-maintenance pressures are just a few.

Since the global pandemic, medical experts are increasingly concerned about further impacts as people worry about their health, their jobs, isolation, and supporting their families.

Men are often taught that emotion is a sign of weakness, so many hide their fears and problems, suppress their emotions, and become someone they don’t recognise.

FREE DROP IN SESSIONS, NO BOOKING REQUIRED

TUESDAY EVENINGS 19:00 - 20:30

Churchdown

Newent

Cheltenham

Why It Matters

Gloucestershire’s men’s suicide rate remains significantly higher than the national rate (Public Health England Suicide Prevention Profile, 2015).


Every suicide has a devastating effect on families, friends, colleagues, and the wider community. Men are three times more likely to take their own lives than women, with young men—and increasingly middle-aged men—being the most at risk.

What We Do

ManUp Gloucestershire offers weekly drop-in sessions providing community peer support for men over 18 across the county. Any man who has experienced mental health issues or is facing challenges is encouraged to attend, whether to share their story, inspire others, or simply get out of the house and socialise with like-minded people. The group also introduces practical tools for coping, including taster sessions in yoga, meditation, mindfulness, breathing and exercise techniques, along with monthly walks and outdoor activities.