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A MENd Together flagship programme
The Foundation Series
Part One, From Survival to Stability
A 6 week trauma-informed recovery programme for men who are tired of surviving and ready to begin rebuilding.
This is not about shame, punishment, or pretending everything is fine. It's about understanding what happened to you, why you adapted the way you did, and learning how to reconnect with yourself safely.
"You are not broken. You adapted to survive."
What this programme is
- Trauma-informed
- Recovery-focused
- Built for men
- Nervous system aware
- Connection & accountability
- Practical tools for real life
- Group support & reflection
- Emotional safety first
What this programme is not
- Not crisis support
- Not detox
- Not emergency mental health intervention
- Not a replacement for medical services
- Not about judgment or labels
If you are currently in crisis or actively unsafe, please seek immediate professional support. Visit our safeguarding & support page for urgent contacts.
Programme overview
6 Weeks. One Foundation.
A slow, deliberate path. Each week builds on the last, no rushing, no performance.
We begin gently, understanding addiction and self-destructive patterns as survival strategies, not character flaws. The first step is permission to pause.
Who this is for
If any of this sounds like you, you're in the right place.
Men struggling with addiction
Men carrying unresolved trauma
Men feeling emotionally numb
Men stuck in destructive cycles
Men isolated or disconnected
Men wanting accountability and support
Men ready to understand themselves more deeply
What you'll receive
Everything held inside one steady container.
Weekly group sessions
Guided reflection
Recovery tools
Emotional regulation practices
Brotherhood & accountability
Optional check-ins
Supportive resources
Practical recovery frameworks
What changes
The outcomes men tell us about
Not a fix. Not a finish line. A real shift in how it feels to be inside your own life.
A steadier nervous system
Practical regulation tools so the body stops bracing for impact and starts feeling safer at rest.
Language for what happened
A trauma-informed framework that names the patterns without pathologising the man inside them.
Connection with other men
An honest brotherhood — witnessed, not fixed — that lasts beyond the six weeks.
A direction, not a finish line
Clarity on the next steps in your recovery, and the scaffolding to keep walking them.
Held inside the Recovery Hub
A private space to land between sessions
Every man on the Foundation Series gets a free Recovery Hub account — a private, trauma-informed space for reflections, gentle next steps, and continuity between weekly sessions. After the six weeks, many men step into the weekly Online Peer Support Group to keep the connection going.
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
FAQ
Questions men ask before joining
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Next cohort · Monday mornings, 9:30am · dates confirmed at intake
You do not have to do this alone.
Places are limited and held with care. Before we confirm your place we ask you to complete a short intake and assessment so we can hold the space well and make sure the programme is the right fit for you right now.
Starts
Next cohort dates confirmed at intake · Mondays 9:30am
Format
6 weekly sessions · Mondays 9:30am · Online (UK-wide) · Canterbury option
Cost
Free · supported by MENd Together
Eligibility
Men 18+, able to attend sober
The intake form takes around 10 minutes. It is warm, trauma-informed, and only asks what we need to support you safely. You can pause and come back to it. Nothing you share is publicly visible.
Professional & partner referrals
GPs, clinicians, social workers, charities and partner agencies can refer a man for peer support, groups or programmes.
You might also find these helpful
Online Peer Support Group for Male Survivors
The weekly UK-wide group many men step into after the Foundation Series.
Recovery Hub
Your free private space for reflections, intake and next steps between sessions.
Support for male survivors in the UK
An overview of MENd Together's work with men affected by childhood trauma.
Safeguarding Promise
How we keep this space safe — confidentiality, supervision, and clear boundaries.
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.