Men’s Mental Health
We understand that reaching out for mental health support can sometimes feel diffiult, especially for men. That’s why Open Mental Health has men-focused initiatives right across Somerset. Our aim is to make sure every man in the county knows exactly where to go for support, feels able to talk openly about how they’re feeling without any fuss, and can connect with others to boost their mental and physical wellbeing.
Unbreakable Men
Would you like to improve your physical fitness while getting yourself mentally fit too? Unbreakable Men is all about taking positive, practical steps to boost your mental and physical health. This Open Mental Health project aims to bring together a community of men across Somerset who want to get some progress with their mental fitness and feel at their best!
It’s all done in simple, fun ways through regular face-to-face sessions and online activities. You can join casual games and sports activities across the county, or take part in our light-hearted online sessions where like-minded men get together to have a laugh and chat about small changes to improve wellbeing.
To start your journey, check out these great resources:
Take The Mental Health MOT Quiz: We reckon checking in on your mental health is as important as any yearly MOT for your car! This point-based quiz encourages you to be proactive about your current mental wellbeing, giving you a score indicator of where you might benefit from some support.
Download the App: The Unbreakable Men App is available on both the on both the App Store and the Google Play Store and includes the MOT quiz, resources, and event details.
Join the Community: The best place for resources and updates is the Unbreakable Men Facebook Group, where you can connect with the community and access physical activity challenges.
Unbreakable Men is delivered by our partner, Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP).
Stepladder
Run by our partner Second Step, Stepladder is an initiative that aims to reduce the stigma that men feel when talking about or asking for help with their mental health, by ensuring they know where to go in Somerset for wellbeing support when they need it. Stepladder works with communities, groups and organisations across Somerset to find new ways for men to connect, support each other and get help when they need it.
Stepladder was set up for all men in Somerset and aims to reduce the number of men who take their own life. They work with communities, groups and organisations to find ways men can connect, support each other and get help. There are a number of local groups to get involved with across the Bridgwater, Taunton, Yeovil and Street areas. It was initially funded by Open Mental Health.
Somerset Men’s Sheds
Men’s Sheds aim to promote Health and well-being in the community by reducing the feeling of loneliness and isolation encountered, especially by older people. See a list of Mens Shed’s in Somerset
Need to talk?
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing difficulties with their mental health, we are here to help. Open Mental Health offers support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure that adults living in Somerset and struggling with poor mental health can access the right support at the right time.
If you need to speak to someone please contact our team at Mindline Somerset any time of the day, any day of the week locally on 01823 276892 or freephone 0800 138 1692.
Mindline Live Web Chat is available every day from 8pm-11pm.