About the Sussex Men’s Mental Health Network:
The Sussex Men’s Mental Health Network is a collective of 40+ organisations committed to improving mental health outcomes for men. Member organisations include grassroots mental health groups, local authorities, national charities, peer support networks, and local service providers.
The network promotes collaboration and innovation to improve how men are supported through life’s challenges. The network has also created this directory which lists all the men’s mental health support offers provided by members, all in one place to help make it easier to find support. You can download the directory below.
Not sure where to start?
This directory lists 40+ trusted organisations in Sussex supporting men’s mental health. Whether you’re looking for a group to talk to, urgent support, or help for a loved one , it’s all in one place. Below are some organisations highlighted from the longer list available to download above.
| Name of service | Areas covered | Age groups | Types of support offered | Website | Summary of service offer to local men |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band of Brothers | Brighton Crawley Eastbourne Hastings | 18-25 (Men up to the age of 30 may be considered based on need and resources). | 1:1 mentoring for a 10-week cycle with a trained mentor | https://abandofbrothers.org.uk/ | “Provides young men who have been involved with the criminal justice system with a programme of mentoring within a lasting community, run by older male role models. |
| Centre for Ecotherapy | Brighton & Hove | All ages | Group Courses (Weekly Drop-in session and 6 week programme) | https://www.centreforecotherapy.org.uk | A programme of nature connection and green therapies to support well-being for vulnerable men and women. |
| Dad La Soul | East Sussex West Sussex Brighton & Hove | 16+ | Group support Peer Support. Hosts dad-friendly playdates. Our dad-friendly meet ups | https://www.dadlasoul.com | Dad La Soul’s (DLS) mission is to tackle loneliness and social isolation amongst dads by creating support networks that initiate conversations, build friendships, improving mental health and reducing male suicide. |
| Fabrica Men’s Art Space, Men Who Make & Men Who Create GBTQ+ | Brighton & Hove | 18+ | Activity based support groups | https://fabrica.org.uk | Creative studio space and courses for better mental health, including a GBTQ+ specific programme |
| Hastings Men’s Network | Hastings | 18+ | 1 to 1 support Group Support | www.hastingsmensnetwork.org | Connecting men to create a healthy culture of masculinity across Hastings and the wider region. |
| CGL West Sussex DAWN | West Sussex | Over 25 | Online and in person group work. Health assessments with access to prescribing and detox. | https://www.changegrowlive.org/service/west-sussex-drug-alcohol/info | Support for adults in West Sussex experiencing difficulties with alcohol and drugs. |
| Engage Explore Evolve | Sussex wide | 18+ | Face to Face Counselling and Psychotherapy Online Counselling. Clinical Supervision. | http://www.engageexploreevolve.com | Male and Masculinity centred Counselling, Specialists in trauma recovery for victims of Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse and a range of trauma issues. |
| UOK | Brighton & Hove East Sussex In East Sussex, there are wellbeing centres in St. Leonards on sea, Bexhill, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Uckfield, Lewes and Newhaven. | 18+ | Group support 1 to 1 Wellbeing Centres (East Sussex) | https://www.uok.org.uk/services/ | The UOK partnership supports men through our 17 varied services in Brighton & Hove Recovery Workers and Peer Support Workers will work with you to develop a personalised wellbeing plan and support you to access activities and groups at the Centres and in your local community. |