Activity meaning and connection
Happier & healthier men make for better brothers, partners, fathers, sons, colleagues and friends.
MensCraft supports boys and men of all ages. We offer information, activities and programmes to meet the challenges of each different life stage. Our approach is strengths based and promotes a deeper understanding of masculinity and equalities. We support young men making the transition to adulthood; men as fathers and those experiencing difficulties for example in their family lives or with their mental health.
We provide one-to-one support and access to other specialist services. Our range of activities give boys and men purpose, the opportunity for connection with others, and opportunities for improved wellbeing.
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, regardless of age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and faith. We expect those that engage with us to do the same.
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The lives and times of men in East Anglia.
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Know men who are feeling the strain?
The strain is possibly increasing as we continue to live under constraints of a pandemic. And the partial ‘unlocking’ may be even more stressful!
MensCraft continues to support individuals we work with by phone and virtually. Please do get in touch if you need further information or assistance – i.e. self isolating and need support etc. Or indeed know individuals who do.
We believe we can assist men in gaining an understanding of the meaning of their lives.
What we do
The wellbeing of our those who use our service and facilities, staff, visitors and suppliers is our primary concern. We continue to support individuals we work with where possible in person or otherwise by phone and virtually.
We are increasingly back to meeting in person. All with good levels of precautions in place.
We are also continuing to offer some activities online.
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We are appreciate your donations large or small and are grateful for your support & encouragement.
There are a variety of activities and services across the region that are available to men.
Feeling in need of urgent help? Know someone at the edge of crisis?
Through our Prevention and Positive Activities Programme we have staff supporting men at the edge of crisis across Norfolk. We might know who and what might help – we have supported hundreds of men over the last 12 months.
We aim to address difficulties by understanding that it can be a big step when opening up and talking to others, and encourage noticing improvements and seeing the positive changes this can bring.
We offer:
- Support for men who are thinking about suicide
- Safety and support plans
- A trusting and safe environment to talk
- Positive activities to engage with
- Signposting to support agencies
- Support at meetings and appointments
Norwich
Ed Roberts
ed@menscraft.org.uk
07851 004322
South Norfolk
Ben Holland Smith
ben@menscraft.org.uk
07864 697718
North Norfolk
Crystal Kent
crystal@menscraft.org.uk
07704 428872
East Norfolk & Waveney
Thom Bailey
thom@menscraft.org.uk
07521 180598
West Norfolk
Sarah Hayman
sarah@menscraft.org.uk
07895 272237
HMP Norwich or Probation in Norfolk
Sally Guy
sally@menscraft.org.uk
07549 806127
NCAN (Norfolk Community Advice Network)
For men requiring support and to make a referral via the NCAN system or directly via email at referrals@menscraft.org.uk
Or please contact our central number 07514 254200
Urgent support
If you need urgent support and the Stay Alive App click here.
Try this Safety Diary Plan which can be helpful.
Talk to someone
Pick up the phone and talk to someone on one of the free confidential online support services.
The Walnut Tree Health and Wellbeing C.I.C
Provides recovery activities, crisis support, coaching and mentoring to emergency service personnel and serving members of the armed forces, military veterans and others, with complex mental health needs, including addiction brought about by out of the ordinary traumatic experiences.
Website or call 01603 516580
Leeway
24 hour telephone support – Male advice line staffed by specialist male workers 10am-12pm every Wednesday
Website: www.leewaysupport.org
Email: referrals@leewaynwa.org.uk
Telephone: 0300 561 0077
Respect Men’s Advice Line
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 801 0327 Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
Telephone support line
9am-8pm Monday and Wednesday.
9am-5pm Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Online chat support available 10am-4pm Tuesday and Wednesday.
If you are unable to call, you can also receive support from the Helpline Advisors by emailing info@mensadviceline.org.uk and they will aim to reply within two working days.
Mankind Initiative
Website: www.mankind.org.uk
Telephone: 01823 334244
Telephone support line for male victims of domestic abuse
10am-4pm Monday-Friday.
Information about reporting incidents, planning an escape and police procedures. Signposting to support for emergency housing and specialist legal help
Other national helplines
The Silver Line
helpline for older people
Website – or call 0800 4 70 80 90
Papyrus
help for young people considering suicide
website or call 0800 068 4141 or text 07860 039967
CRUSE
Bereavement Helpline
0808 808 1677
Samaritans
0800 116 123
NSPCC
0808 800 5000
Childline
0800 1111
Rape Crisis
0808 802 9999
Age UK
0800 055 6112
Alcoholics Anonymous
0800 9177 650
The MIX
Essential support for under 25s
0800 808 4994
MIND
call 0300 123 3393 or text 86463
Rethink Mental Illness
0300 5000 927 (Mon-Fri 9:30-4pm)
Parents Helpline
0808 802 5544 (9:30-4pm except bank holidays)
Crisis Messenger
85258 (24 hours)
SANE
0300 304 7000
Shout
text 85258
No Panic
0300 7729844
Drinkline
0300 123 1110
Talk to Frank
0300 123 6600
National Debtline
0808 808 4000
Refuge
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247
Macmillan Cancer Support
0808 808 00 00
Stonewall
0800 050 20 20
Victim Support
0808 1689 111
Beaumont Society
A national self help body run by and for the transgender community
0300 330 5486
BEAT Helpline
For eating disorders
0808 801 0677
Studentline
0808 801 0811
Youth line
0808 801 0711
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