Safeguarding & support pathways
Holding men with care, and pointing toward the right kind of support.
This page exists so every man who arrives here knows what we offer, what we don't, and where to turn if MENd Together isn't the right fit for this moment.
What MENd Together is
- · A grounded space for men seeking healing and connection.
- · Men's circles and peer-led groups.
- · Trauma-informed and lived-experience led.
- · Welcoming to men in recovery and with addiction history.
- · Held by people who understand the weight you may be carrying.
What MENd Together is not
- · A crisis intervention or emergency mental health service.
- · A suicide response service.
- · A detox programme or substitute for medical addiction treatment.
- · A clinical or psychiatric service.
- · Suitable for men attending sessions while intoxicated.
None of this is rejection. It's about making sure the support you receive actually fits the moment you're in.
If today feels unsafe
You deserve immediate support and safety, right now.
999
Police, ambulance, fire. Immediate danger to life.
NHS 111 (option 2)
Urgent mental health support, 24/7.
Samaritans
Free, confidential, 24/7 — you don't have to be suicidal to call.
CALM
Campaign Against Living Miserably. 5pm–midnight. Webchat available.
Addiction & recovery support
Specialist services that can hold the heavier work alongside you.
FRANK
Confidential drug and addiction support and information.
Drinkline
Free helpline for anyone worried about their drinking.
Adfam
Support for families affected by addiction.
Local services (Kent)
Change Grow Live and Forward Trust deliver community recovery support across Kent.