Mental wellbeing is an important issue for all genders, yet there’s a particular stigma surrounding mental health amongst men.
While many men do take care of their mental health and seek support when needed, others find it difficult, or don’t know where to look for help.
When things get tough, Manbassadors are here for a friendly chat
Greater Manchester Manbassadors is a project supported by Salix Homes, dedicated to raising local awareness of the mental health challenges faced by men.
We’re building a network of local organisations across Salford that act as men’s health advocates – ‘ Salford Manbassadors’ – to engage with and support the men they meet.
Manbassadors can help men access the services and support they need in simple, but effective ways.
We're in this together
Salford Manbassadors aim to:
- Raise awareness locally of the mental health issues facing men.
- Grow a network of local organisations across Salford acting as men’s health advocates – Manbassadors – who look out for and speak with their customers.
- Help men engage with other services that can support their mental health.
- Develop a network of men's social and community activities across Salford, creating safe spaces for men to be able to talk about mental wellbeing.
Your questions answered...
The Manbassadors project was launched in 2021 to help raise awareness of men’s wellbeing and tackle high rates of male suicide.
Did you know that:
- One in six adults (over 16) are experiencing common mental health problems at any one time?
- In the UK, men are only around half as likely as women to access psychological therapies, and it’s also believed they are less likely to speak to family or friends about mental health issues?
- Every week, 125 people in the UK take their own lives?
- Three in four people who commit suicide are male?
- Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK?
Many of us will know of someone close to us who has suffered with their mental health. It might be your dad, your son, your brother, your uncle, your cousin, your friend, your teammate at work, or yourself.
Men traditionally don’t speak out and ask for help when they need it. We want you to know it’s okay not to be okay, you are not alone and support is out there for you. When things get tough, we look out for each other.
A Manbassador is a men’s health advocate. They look out for their customers, engage in conversations, and tell them about further support options where appropriate.
The aim of the Manbassadors project is to tackle high rates of male suicide and mental health issues. Our Manbassadors are reaching out to men with a simple intervention of an informal, bite-sized support delivered on a local level.
Whether you’re a nursery or a pub, a cafe or a barber, a gym, or a local takeaway — local people-facing businesses, groups, or organisations can play a part by becoming a Manbassador.
Manbassadors look out for customers or members, let them know they’re not alone, raise awareness of men’s mental health issues, and signpost them to further support where appropriate.
Manbassadors are the heartbeat to our men’s mental health project.
We’re looking to recruit new businesses, groups, clubs, and organisations to help us connect with men who may need support.
We’ll ask that you:
- Be an ambassador for men’s mental health.
- Look out for your male customers.
- Have a chat and hand out our leaflet.
- Display our leaflets, posters, and other promotional materials.
- If you can, connect with other local small or medium enterprise (SME) businesses. This is an opportunity to build an SME business Manbassador network to connect with like-minded businesses and share ideas.
What we offer to you:
- A listing on our Manbassadors webpage.
- A welcome pack.
- Promotional materials.
- Access to free non-accredited training.
You can volunteer to support the Manbassadors project as an individual.
For more information on volunteering with us, please send us an email.
Take a look at our map below, showing all our Salford Manbassadors.
If you run a business or organisation in Salford and would like to join us, send us an email to get started – XXX@salixhomes.co.uk
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