Men's Mental Health Talking Group in Cornwall, UK
What
Men's mental health talking support group
We are a supportive group of men sharing real-life experience, advice & support in a safe location.
We run informal, round table support group talking sessions guided by trained male facilitators.
Confidential & non-judgemental. Free to attend. Never any pressure to talk.
If & when you decide to talk, we will listen & you will be heard.
No booking or referral, just turn up. Tea, coffee, water & biscuits provided.
When
Fridays, 7 – 9pm
Autumn & Winter: weekly indoor meetings.
Spring & Summer: fortnightly indoor meetings, outdoor events on alternate weeks.
Times
- Early doors:
- 6:30pm – 7:00pm
- 1st session:
- 7:00pm – 7:50pm
- Break:
- 7:50pm – 8:05pm
- Meeting admin:
- 8:05pm – 8:10pm
- 2nd session:
- 8:10pm – 9:00pm
- Close:
- 9:00pm
- Extra time:
- from 9:00pm
| Early doors: | 6:30pm – 7:00pm |
|---|---|
| 1st session: | 7:00pm – 7:50pm |
| Break: | 7:50pm – 8:05pm |
| Meeting admin: | 8:05pm – 8:10pm |
| 2nd session: | 8:10pm – 9:00pm |
| Close: | 9:00pm |
| Extra time: | from 9:00pm |
Who
Group meetings led by…
Pete Cooper is facilitator & group leader at our Otterham meeting. He has run regular mental health support group meetings for men across Cornwall since spring 2023.
He's a Mental Health First Aider, trained in ASIST suicide intervention, has enhanced DBS certification, and has completed Peer Support Worker training to Supervisor level.
Where
Otterham & St Juliot Village Hall
Marshgate
Camelford
PL32 9YW
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Venue Details
- Semi-rural location, ¼ mile from A39
- Free parking for 20+ vehicles
- Discreet, no nearby houses
- Spacious, modern building with heating
- Additional meeting room for breakout
- Well-equipped kitchen
Venue Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible from main door
- Accessible toilet in lobby
- Step-free access to main hall
- Level car park with gravel
- Designated disabled parking
- Outdoor lighting
Distance from…
- Boscastle: 5 miles
- Bude / Stratton: 11 miles
- Camelford: 7 miles
- Canworthy Water: 7 miles
- Crackington: 3 miles
- Davidstow: 4 miles
- Delabole: 9 miles
- Jacobstow: 5 miles
- Kilkhampton: 15 miles
- Launceston: 15 miles
- Poundstock: 7 miles
- Tintagel: 9 miles
- Week St Mary: 9 miles
- Widemouth Bay: 9 miles
Group Broadcast Channels
Why
[Work in progress.]
The number of men taking their life by suicide is increasing. Around 3 out of 4 suicides are men. Men are typically much less likely to seek help.
How Meetings Work
[Work in progress.]
Our indoor meetings are round-table talking sessions. Attendees have an opportunity to talk about their own situation, with or without follow-up discussion within the group.
Your First Meeting
You are welcome to join a full (2 hour) meeting, or either half (1 hour) if that feels more appropriate.
You can talk (share) with the the group, or you can listen. You are never pressured or expected to talk. It is common for new attendees to take time settling in before sharing, while others need to talk openly in their first meeting. You choose your route in. It's a meeting run for you, and you choose the level of your involvement.
Please arrive at the venue before 7pm or during the halftime break from 7:55pm – 8:10pm, if you can. This helps us welcome you properly with minimal disruption to other group members who are sharing during the talking meeting.
About Us
[Work in progress.]
Support & Donations
Group meetings are free to join & attend, as often or infrequently as you choose. There is no entrance charge or membership fee to pay. There is no product or service to buy. Meetings are funded primarily by donations from our well-wishing supporters, and fundraising & outreach activities.
Group attendees are never asked for donations. A donation collection pot is located discreetly at the venue away from the meeting should an attendee choose to donate to their local group. Group donations are kept locally & used towards funding the running costs of the meeting, including venue hire, refreshments, liability insurance etc.
Support Us
Support Otterham
Broadcast Channels
Channels are used for one-way info message broadcasts. Messages include a reminder for the meeting a few days beforehand, and any important time-sensitive messages affecting the meeting.
Your phone number is not shown or shared with anyone. Nobody else will know you are following. You can unfollow / follow at any time.
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