Support Groups for Men’s Mental Health in Hertfordshire
November is Men’s Mental Health Month, a time to highlight men’s wellbeing. For many men, opening up about how you really feel can be one of the hardest things to do. There’s still a stigma that says men should ‘just get on with it.’ However, the more we open up, listen, and support each other, the more we help to break that stigma.
We know that looking after your mental health isn’t always straightforward. Talking about how you feel can take courage, and it’s not always easy to know where to turn. But support is out there, and you don’t have to face things alone.
This year, in 2025, we’ve teamed up with a range of local services and community groups across Hertfordshire who are here to help. Whether you’d like to open up about what’s on your mind, take part in an activity, or just connect with other men who get it, there’s something for you.
Take a look below to find local support, meet others, and take that first step towards feeling better in your own way, at your own pace.
Men’s Support Services in Herts
- Mind in Mid Herts (Stevenage)
The Men’s Project at our Stevenage Wellbeing Centre offers a welcoming space for men to connect, take part in activities and access support for their mental wellbeing, every Tuesday, 1:00pm – 2:30pm.
- Nightlife Crisis Café (various locations across Hertfordshire)
A lifeline when no-one else is there
The countywide crisis services provide a warm welcome to callers and visitors, offering emotional support, advice and information if you are feeling distressed and are in crisis. The Nightlight Crisis Helpline team is here for you from 7pm to 1am, every day of the year. The Nightlight Crisis Cafes at Watford and Stevenage are open from 7pm to 1am every evening, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The Crisis Cafes in Ware and Hatfield are open 7pm to 1am on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Nightlight Crisis Cafés | Hertfordshire Mind Network
- The Nest – Men’s Brotherhood Safe Sharing Circle (Ware)
A weekly safe sharing circle for men to discuss their mental health and life challenges in a supportive environment.
- Wise Guys – Support for Male Survivors of Domestic Abuse (Hertford)
A free 10-week programme offering counselling and support for men who have experienced domestic abuse. The programme is available both in-person and online.
- The Men’s Club – North Herts (Hitchin & Royston)
A free four-week programme offering local men access to fitness facilities and wellness workshops, aiming to support both mental and physical wellbeing.
New free men’s health support group launches in North Herts | North Herts Council
- JOCA – Just One Click Away (Welwyn Garden City)
A service set up by Welwyn Rugby Club providing support, guidance, and a friendly ear, especially for men. Their mission is to create a better understanding of and to de-stigmatise mental health and mental well-being amongst the players and members of Welwyn Rugby Club.
- Hertford Men’s Shed (Hertford)
A community initiative offering a space for men to come together, engage in practical activities like woodwork and repairs, and support local projects.
Hertford Men Shed – Active In The Community
- Bishop’s Stortford Men’s Shed (Bishop’s Stortford)
A registered charity part of the Men’s Sheds Association, providing a space for men to engage in practical hobbies and reduce social isolation.
stortfordmensshed.org.uk – Bringing the Men’s Sheds movement to Bishops Stortford
- Lads Speak Out Football (Stevenage/Hitchin)
A football team dedicated to raising awareness about men’s mental health through community engagement and charity matches.
Lads Speak Out Football | Stevenage | Facebook
- HecTalk – Hector’s House (various locations across Hertfordshire)
A group open to all men to come together and talk. A place free of judgement, and free of any pressure to “fix”. Simply turn up, listen up, and if you want to, open up.
Hector’s House HecTalk – Hector’s House
- Man‑Up No Man Down (Hertfordshire)
Based in Hertfordshire, Man-Up No Nan Down provide essential support services for men and their communities. Their mission is to ensure that no one faces their struggles alone, offering spaces where men can connect with others who understand what they’re going through. By raising awareness and promoting open conversations, they’re helping to break the silence around men’s mental health and encourage more men to seek support.
Men’s Mental Health Support | Man-up No Man Down
- TALK:4M programme YMCA (West & Central Herts)
TALK:4M Programme is aimed at empowering men to cope and recover from domestic abuse, and to feel they have a sense of belonging and support in their community
Our TALK:4M Service – One YMCA
- For Men to Talk (Hitchin)
For Men To Talk is a community-led group to provide a safe, informal space for men to connect, share experiences, and support one another. The group focuses on peer support, conversation, and signposting to professional help when needed, helping men break the silence around mental health. They have also introduced ‘For Men To Talk about Autism,’ a dedicated group for autistic men, men with autistic family members, or those waiting for a diagnosis. It’s a safe, inclusive space to connect and share experiences around autism.
For Men To Talk… and Walk – Hitchin | For Men To Talk
- Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust’s programme Man On! (Watford)
Man On! is a football-based mental wellbeing programme designed to support men aged 18+ with their mental health through physical activity and a conversation café. Man On! is an early intervention and prevention service, suitable for individuals with low to moderate mental health doubts, issues and/or conditions.
Man On! – Watford FC Community Sports & Education Trust
- Coffee & Coping (Hertford)
Coffee & Coping is a men’s talking group and peer support to deal with everyday issues (second & fourth Thursday of the month). They talk in a group and lean on each other’s life experience as well as some counselling techniques to really support each other as men in a community.
By connecting men with local services, raising awareness, and normalising vulnerability, we can create a community in Hertfordshire where men feel supported, heard, and empowered to prioritise their mental wellbeing.
National help:
Mind Support line: 0300 102 1234 Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays). This support line is a safe space for you to talk about your mental health, advisors are trained to listen to you and help you find specialist support if you need it.
We’re also grateful to SANE for kindly offering to work with us on this campaign to raise awareness about men’s mental health, showing that it’s okay to ask for help and share how you’re really feeling.
If you ever need someone to listen, SANEline is here for you: Call 0300 304 7000 Every day from 4pm–10pm SANEline provides free, confidential support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including friends, family and carers.
You don’t have to wait until things get worse or reach crisis point. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. Please share this page if you think this can help someone.
Posted on: 1st November 2025
