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MENd Together · Canterbury, Kent
A Place For Men To Connect, Grow And Belong
Brotherhood, friendship, community and good people around you. Whether you're navigating a hard chapter, want to meet other men, improve your wellbeing or give something back — MENd Together is a place to belong.
You don't have to be in crisis. You don't need a diagnosis. You don't need a problem to solve. You just need a willingness to show up.
See the full journeyYou don't have to speak.
You won't be judged.
Some men just sit and listen.
You can take this at your own pace.
Coming up next
Find your next way in
Your next opportunity to connect, talk, learn, and be part of the MENd Together community.
Starts
Walk & Talk
A gentle walk together. Fresh air, slow pace, honest conversation.
- Saturday 29 August
- 9:00am
- St Peter's Church, High Street, Bridge, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5LA
- Open to all men
- Donation-based
More upcoming sessions
Tue 15 Sept
Online Peer Support Group
6:00pm · Online
Tue 22 Sept
Online Peer Support Group
6:00pm · Online
Thu 24 Sept
Monthly Fathers Support Group
6:00pm · Canterbury, Kent
Sat 26 Sept
Walk & Talk
9:00am · St Peter's Church, High Street, Bridge, Canterbury, Kent CT4 5LA
Tue 29 Sept
Online Peer Support Group
6:00pm · Online
Sat 3 Oct
The Circle
9:00am · The Yurt, The Quiet View
Tue 6 Oct
Online Peer Support Group
6:00pm · Online
Whether you're here for community, connection, friendship or steady support through a difficult chapter — you can move through this site at your own pace. Nothing here asks you to share before you're ready.
A gentle place to begin
What do you need right now?
There are no wrong answers. Choose what feels closest, and we'll point you somewhere quiet.
What we do
A different kind of support for men
MENd Together offers men's mental health support in Canterbury and across Kent for those carrying more than they show.
This includes:
- trauma and past experiences that still linger
- addiction and coping behaviours that feel hard to shift
- emotional overwhelm, stress, or a sense of disconnection
This isn't clinical or forced.
It's a space where you can slow down, speak honestly, and begin to understand what's really going on underneath.
Group support
Men's circles in Canterbury
Our men's circles in Canterbury offer a structured, supportive environment where you can speak and be heard without judgement.
You don't need to have the right words.
You don't need to be "ready."
You just need to show up.
Each circle includes:
- guided sharing
- space to listen
- a focus on trust and confidentiality
Going deeper
Trauma and addiction support for men
Many men are dealing with the effects of trauma without realising it.
It can show up as:
- emotional shutdown
- anger or frustration
- addiction
- difficulty in relationships
This is about understanding what's underneath, not just managing symptoms. Trauma support for men in Kent sits alongside our peer groups, so you can choose where to start.
Peer support
Community-led peer support for men
If group work feels closer to what you need, our survivor peer support group meets weekly online. A confidential, judgement-free space held by men who get it.
These spaces are:
- trauma-informed and steady
- grounded and honest
- supportive without pressure
For grounding tools and a soft landing between meetings, the Recovery Hub is now live as a quieter presence space.
Where we work
Men's mental health support in Canterbury and Kent
MENd Together is based in Canterbury, Kent, supporting men from:
- Whitstable
- Ashford
- Folkestone
Online support available across the UK. Read more about our local men's mental health support in Canterbury.
For
Who this is for
- men struggling in silence
- men feeling disconnected
- men carrying trauma
- men wanting real support
Honest note
Who this may not be for
This is not a quick fix.
It requires:
- honesty
- reflection
- willingness to engage
You don't have to do this alone
There's no perfect time.
Just a moment where you stop carrying it alone.
Ways to belong
Find your people
Circles, walks, coffee mornings, peer support and ways to give back. Some men come for connection and community. Some come because life is heavy right now. Both are welcome — pick the door that feels right today.
Recovery. Connection. Growth.
MENd Together Recovery Hub
A powerful digital recovery platform designed to support men wherever they are in their journey.
- Trauma recovery pathways
- Addiction recovery pathways
- Childhood sexual abuse recovery programmes
- Domestic abuse recovery programmes
- Guided recovery journeys
- Community support
- Men's groups
- Live events
- Breathwork
- Grounding practices
- Journaling
- Mood tracking
- Personal wellbeing tools
- Recovery planning
- Progress tracking
- Educational resources
- Recovery library
- Community discussions
- Activity booking
- Waiting lists
- Personal dashboard
No surprises
What usually happens next
- 01
You come along.
- 02
You don't have to speak.
- 03
You can leave at any time.
- 04
You can take things at your own pace.
You might be wondering
Common questions
This isn't just a support service. It's a community.
Come here if you want to be part of something. Brotherhood, friendship, shared experiences, fresh air, good conversation and the kind of people you're glad to know.
And if you're struggling, you're welcome here too.
Community Powered
Built by a community that believes no man should face it alone.
MENd Together is a volunteer-led Community Interest Company. Our groups, activities and support services are made possible by people who believe that no man should have to face life's challenges alone.
By supporting MENd Together, you're helping us create more opportunities for connection, recovery and community support for men across Kent and beyond.
Over the past year, MENd Together has supported a growing community of men through peer support, community activities and recovery-focused programmes — all made possible through volunteer effort and community support.
Every donation, referral, partnership and volunteer hour helps us continue growing and reaching more men who need support. About our work
For Professionals
Working alongside the people who hold men up.
We work alongside social prescribers, charities, community organisations, healthcare professionals and referral partners to support men across Kent and beyond.
Refer someone to MENd Together
Self-referral, family/friend, professional or organisation, a safe, simple way to connect a man with support.
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Insights Centre
Practical writing for men, families and professionals.
The Men's Mental Health Guide
A practical, unhurried guide to men's mental health in the UK — what to notice, what actually helps, and how to get support.
Supporting A Man You Love (Without Losing Yourself)
For partners, mothers, sisters and friends of a man who is struggling. What actually works, what backfires, and how to look after yourself in it.
Asking For Help As A Man
For men who know they need to talk to someone and cannot get the words out. A short, practical guide to the first ask.
Sleep For Men: What Actually Works
The single most cost-effective mental health intervention for men. A practical guide to fixing your sleep — without becoming a wellness project.
We only count what we can verify. No invented testimonials, no growth-chart vanity numbers. When men share their words with consent, they show up here.
Help keep this work free for men who need it
MENd Together is a Community Interest Company. Every donation helps fund free groups, peer support and outreach across Kent.