Professionals · Referrals
A trusted referral pathway for men.
A clear, safeguarded route into trauma-informed peer support, built for NHS, social care, third-sector and employer partners.
Registered CIC
Company No. 17243546
Trauma-informed
Across every touchpoint
DBS-checked
All facilitators
Response
Within 5 working days
Who refers
Built for the people who hold men up.
NHS & primary care
GPs, mental health practitioners, social prescribers, IAPT/Talking Therapies, CMHTs, and recovery services.
Social care & local authority
Social workers, family support workers, housing officers, probation, and youth offending teams referring men 18+.
Voluntary & community sector
Charities, faith groups, food banks, homelessness services, recovery fellowships, and grassroots support workers.
Employers & EAPs
HR teams, occupational health, and EAPs seeking peer support for male employees.
A good fit
Who we can support.
- Men aged 18+ in Kent or anywhere in the UK (online support)
- Low mood, isolation, stress, burnout, life transitions
- Living with trauma, including childhood trauma and male survivors
- Recovery from addictive patterns (alongside, not instead of, clinical care)
- Loneliness, fatherhood, relationship breakdown, identity, masculinity
Honest boundary
When this isn't the right space.
- Anyone in immediate crisis or at acute risk of harm
- Acute psychosis, severe untreated mental illness, or active suicidal intent
- Anyone intoxicated at the point of support
- People needing regulated clinical, psychiatric or emergency intervention
- Under-18s (Young Brothers is in development, not yet open)
How it works
A simple, safeguarded route.
Complete the online referral form below
All referrals are made through the secure form on this page, include the man's consent, contact preference, and a brief summary. No emails needed.
Welcome conversation
We aim to make contact within 48 hours, normally sooner, to offer a confidential phone or video conversation.
Matched into support
Men's Circle, Walk & Talk, Peer Support, or Recovery Hub digital presence. He sets the pace.
Closing the loop
With consent we send a short confirmation of engagement and attendance updates. No clinical notes leave our service.
An important note
MENd Together is not a crisis service. If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger, call 999. For urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 (option 2) or Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7).
Send a referral
A confidential, safeguarded referral form.
We'll acknowledge receipt by email and respond within 5 working days (2 for urgent, non-crisis cases).
Common questions
For professionals
Is MENd Together a regulated clinical service?
No. We are a trauma-informed peer-support service delivered by MENDTOGETHER CIC (Company No. 17243546). Our work complements clinical care.
What does your safeguarding framework look like?
Written safeguarding policy, designated lead, DBS-checked facilitators, named referral pathways to statutory services, and a documented incident process.
How quickly will a referred man be contacted?
First contact within 5 working days. Urgent (non-crisis) referrals: within 2 working days where capacity allows.
Do you charge?
Our Men's Circle (£10 suggested donation), Walk & Talk and most peer-support offerings are free, donation-based or low-cost. Bursaries available; nobody turned away for inability to pay.
What information will you share back?
With written consent, we can confirm engagement and flag safeguarding concerns. We do not share session content or therapeutic notes.