StrongMen

StrongMen

At a glance

Causes

  • Health and well being / research and care
  • Men
  • Mental health
  • Sports

Other details

Geographical remit: 
National - Britain

Objectives

StrongMen is a bereavement support charity for men aged 18+ Our ethos is Healthy Body, healthy mind and we promote the benefits of physical activity and fitness to aid recovery from bereavement related emotional, mental and physical health conditions. We provide 3 main support services to men. Our StrongMen weekender is our flagship service and takes place in national parks. It involves camping, summiting a mountain and adrenaline activities. It also provides a unique and comfortable environment for men to talk to other men with shared life experiences. The bond created at each weekend creates a brotherhood of support that continues forever. Men are introduced to a healthier lifestyle and the benefits of "Wilderness Therapy" to help them recover for life threatening conditions. Male suicide is still increasing, even in spite of all the royal and celebrity led campaigns to try and encourage men to talk. StrongMen actually succeeds in saving and changing lives and hopes to be a key component in the fight against male suicide in the uk. We have been blown away by the impact our service has had on the men we help. The knock on effect to their families is also quantifiable. We also have a telephone based peer support service and soon, a digital community to offer evenĀ  more peer led help and support.

Activities

The StrongMen Weekender - physical activity based retreats

MAN2MAN - telephone supportĀ 

StrongMen Community - Digital community

StrongMen Education - Workshops in schools tackling bereavement and the importance of seeking help when needed.

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