MenCheck-In

"I felt anxious and spaced out beforehand, but almost immediately after the check-in round I felt much calmer and more stable. The groups are essential for me for maintaining my sanity and remembering what life is really about… I can chat, hang out, laugh, talk about real issues and feel connected in such a disconnected and chaotic time.”

Bertie Harriman-Smith

University Graduate

A MenCheck-In is a great space to share whatever's on your mind, release some pressure and connect with others in a confidential and non-clinical space.

MenCheck-In was launched in early 2020, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and lockdowns around the world. It’s a one hour, mini-men's group currently running online every day, Mon-Sat 12.30pm-1.30pm, Sun 10.30am-11.30am. (Groups will be held over Christmas and New Year.)

We start with two minutes silence, followed by brief introductions, including how you're feeling at this moment. (You are under no pressure to share and can say "pass" at any time.)

From there, we may go into themes coming up in our introductions, or we may go somewhere else entirely - it depends on what the group wants. We end with another two minutes silence.

We allow up to nine men per group, though we split into smaller groups led by different facilitators if more men are attending. That way, each person has enough time to speak and it doesn’t feel too overwhelming.

There is no set fee for these groups. You can donate however much you like towards the running of the online MenCheck-Ins.

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