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Skateboarding in middle aged men can help people feel empowered and reduce the chance of mental illness such as depression, according to a study.

Source Park - Hastings

Mondays
11:15 - 1300 - Self- referral or referral. Free Session delivered by Skateboard GB, equipment provided, experience mental health staff with lived experience.

Thursdays
1900 - 2100 - open session - get back into skateboarding, try skateboarding and get to know new people in a safe space with men between 18 - 60 years old.

For more information please contact: Head.On.BoardCIC@gmail.com or text/phone: 07856807778

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More Than Football is a project that supports men aged 30 to 50 years old with their mental health by connecting them to like minded people through regular football sessions.

The sessions provide an opportunity for physical exercise and to build friendships with a facilitated half time and cool-down chat that focus on making men feel comfortable about talking about their lives.

Sessions are supported by people who have lived-experience of mental health challenges and aim to help men to build their networks of support and self-care in an environment they feel comfortable.

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For more information: MenWalkTalk Charity

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Please consider the following if you need immediate support:

- Attend your local A&E department.

- Contact your local Mental Health Line

- Contact the Samaritans TEL: 116 123 (Contactable 24hours)

- Request an urgent appointment with your GP

- Check out our list of useful crisis support and resources on our 'Contact Us' page.

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Please consider the following if you need immediate support: - Attend your local A&E department. - Contact your local Mental Health Line - Contact the Samaritans TEL: 116 123 (Contactable 24hours) - Request an urgent appointment with your GP - Check out our list of useful crisis support and resources on our 'Contact Us' page.

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For more information: ABandOfBrothers | Helping young men grow with purpose

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We're consistently proud of the results that the young men who complete our 'Quest for Community' programme achieve; with 80% of participants either going on to not re-offend or reporting a much lower severity in their offending behaviour.

We achieve this success by bringing young men and adult role models together for an intensive rite-of-passage programme coupled with an accredited mentoring curriculum. This immersive journey both challenges and encourages the young men's growth, whilst providing them with the foundation of a lasting community and a wider network of support.

Our pioneering approach has been tailored to address the key contributors to offending behaviour identified both within the Social Exclusion Unit's report "Reducing Re-offending by Ex-prisoners" (2002) and equally the findings of the MOJ report "Transforming Rehabilitation: a summary of evidence on reoffending" (2013).

Our impact on the five primary areas highlighted in these reports can be seen in the outcomes below, that were taken from our most recent longditudinal evaluation in 2018.

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Hastings – Just Friends (just-friends.uk)

Just Friends organises social meetings, walking groups and a lunch each month in each branch. In addition members can enjoy events including Tea Parties with Entertainment, Steam Train outings, Wine Tasting excursions, Theatre Visits, Specific Lunches including Halloween, Christmas etc and more.

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Days out and weekly social. Come along and enjoy a game of pool, cards, table games or just a chat with a cup of tea. 

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For more information: Home (orevalley.co.uk)

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Home (hastingsmenshed.org.uk)

Hastings & St Leonards Men’s Shed is a meeting room and workshops for all 'older' folks living in the area who like to remain active and socialise with others without commitment.

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Group Walks, Community Gardening, Social meet-ups and support groups.

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For more information: Hastings Mens Network | Facebook

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Find more information here: Craig's cabin Community Volunteers & YouTube channel | Facebook

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Free Men's Outdoor Adventure and Support Group

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For More Information Take Action Man — Project Rewild