ManKind Heathfield

20/07/2025

04/07/2025

Thanks to The Little Dough Company and all It’s customers for supporting the work of ManKind. A local business supporting a peer support group for men which meets every week in Heathfield. Every penny raised goes to help men access therapy. 🙏🏻

13/05/2025

Please share amongst your friends and family. This is a free support group for women over 18 who may be struggling and need a safe and supportive environment to talk or listen. 💜🩷

25/04/2025

A big thank you to The Little Dough Company for raising awareness about men’s mental health and supporting ManKind Heathfield.
Delicious coffee again this morning thanks 🙏🏻

22/01/2025

In February a new peer support group is starting in East Sussex for dad’s and male carers of neurodivergent children. Hosted at The Old Bank Wellbeing Trust in Eastbourne and run by Geoff a volunteer with Amaze Sussex.
The group will discuss issues around caring for neurodivergent children, neurodivergent parents and related mental health challenges.
First meeting on Monday 3rd February. Details can be found below 👇🏻

03rd February 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm - A social group for dads and male carers of children & young people with SEND Join us in person and meet other dads and male carers of children and young people with SEND in East Sussex. Being a dad or male carer can be isolating; this group will give you the....

30/12/2024

Cold Club runs cold water swimming sessions for men at Eastbourne beach all year round.

01/12/2024

20/11/2024

Today, on International Men’s Day, we celebrate the positive contributions men make to our world, while also shining a light on an often overlooked issue: men’s mental health.

Men are less likely to seek help for mental health issues due to societal expectations and traditional gender roles. This can lead to feelings of isolation and untreated mental health conditions.

In the UK, men are three times more likely than women to die by su***de. It’s crucial to break the stigma and encourage open conversations about mental health.

Tips for Supporting Mental Health:

Talk About It: Sharing your feelings with friends, family, or a mental health professional can be incredibly relieving.

Stay Active: Regular physical activity can boost your mood and reduce stress.

Limit Alcohol and Caffeine: These can exacerbate anxiety and depression.

Get Outside: Spending time in nature can improve your mental well-being.

Connect with Others: Building strong relationships can provide support and reduce feelings of loneliness.

If you’re struggling, please know that you’re not alone. Reach out to us here at Mankind and consider coming along to one of our weekly meetings.

It’s not weak to speak 💙💚

14/11/2024

Congratulations to the fantastic voluntary groups across the UK who are today celebrating being awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service 2024.

The King's Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) is the highest award for local voluntary groups in the UK, recognising the outstanding work done by local volunteer-led groups to benefit their communities.

Six East Sussex groups are among 281 groups to receive this year's prestigious award:

Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
Havens Community Cars CIO
ManKind
Rotherfield St Martin
Sanctuary, Eastbourne
Time to Talk Befriending / TTTB

More information can be found at https://ow.ly/zJlS50U6LgL

Nominations are now open for the 2025 award, with applications closing on 1st December 2024. Nominations can be made at https://ow.ly/YXvE50U6LgM

14/11/2024

Recognition for the work carried out by the ManKind peer support group. We meet every Thursday evening 6:30 to 8:30 at the Union Church cafe in Heathfield High Street.

06/11/2024

25/10/2024

Toby Simmons is amazing - please read the reasons why he is running for Mankind using the link below.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xex7xqp7po

Good luck for tomorrow 💙