Directions for Men: Finding Support, Friendship, and a Way Forward
Join Directions for Men in Sale (Mondays) or Wythenshawe (Thursdays) for a safe, supportive space to talk, connect, and find help. Led by mental health professionals.
Talk about life’s challenges, and build meaningful friendships.
It’s often said that men, even when lost or needing help, won’t ask for directions. But what if those “directions” came with brews, toast, supportive company—and no pressure?
Directions for Men is exactly that: a growing network of peer-led support groups designed specifically for men. These groups offer a safe space to talk about life’s challenges, from anxiety, depression, and low mood, to isolation, loss, and life transitions. Whether you’re navigating tough times or just want someone to chat with, this space is for you.
The Sale Directions for Men Group is Led by Joel White, an experienced mental health practitioner, Directions for Men encourages men to speak openly about their feelings, share life experiences, and support one another—judgement-free. Please visit their website: www.bmswellbeing.com for more information.
The Wythenshawe Directions for men group is also open to all running on a Thursday evening at 6pm, (see picture for details).
Joel, who leads BMS Wellbeing CIC as his main role, is passionate about making mental health and wellbeing support accessible to all.
At BMS Wellbeing CIC, the focus is on empowering individuals through free community initiatives across Trafford and East Manchester. These include men’s peer support groups, digital literacy programmes, and tailored wellbeing workshops. Joel and his team are committed to strengthening communities and helping people live healthier, happier lives. For more information, visit: www.bmswellbeing.com
It’s often said that men, even when lost or needing help, won’t ask for directions. But what if those “directions” came with brews, toast, supportive company—and no pressure?
Directions for Men is exactly that: a growing network of peer-led support groups designed specifically for men. These groups offer a safe space to talk about life’s challenges—whether that’s anxiety, depression, low mood, isolation, loss, or major life transitions. Whether you’re navigating tough times or simply looking for a friendly chat, this space is for you.
The Sale Directions for Men group is led by Joel White, an experienced mental health practitioner. Here, men are encouraged to speak openly, share life experiences, and support each other—free from judgement.
The Wythenshawe Directions for Men group also welcomes new faces.
📍 Local Group Details
🔹 Mondays 11am–1pm
St Mary Magdalene Church, Sale, M33 6GD
👉 Unlimited brews, toast and soup included!
📧 Contact: [email protected] | 📞 07853 629 771
🌐 Read the Directions for Men blog – “Love Has No Boundaries”
🔹 Thursdays at 6pm
Forum Library, Wythenshawe (in the old travel shop – glass-fronted office facing the café)
👉 Drop in, pull up a chair, and join the conversation.
These groups follow simple ground rules to make sure everyone feels respected and heard. And while every person’s journey is different, what unites them is a sense of solidarity and the healing power of human connection.
Whether you want to talk or just listen, you’ll be welcomed.
You’re not alone—join the conversation.
• Healthier Families: https://www.nhs.uk/healthier-families/
• Mind – Mental Health & Wellbeing: http://www.mind.org.uk/
• NHS Choices: https://www.nhs.uk/
• British heart foundation: https://www.bhf.org.uk/publications
• Better Health- NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
• Support with diabetes: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/
• Sleepio articles – Support with Sleep: https://www.sleepio.com/articles/
• Eating disorder: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
• Being There – Support for life limiting illnesses: https://beingthere.org.uk/
• Nic Marks – The five ways to wellbeing:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYM0GSM33ws
Find More in the Live Well, Your Way Magazine
If you’ve enjoyed this blog, you’ll love the Live Well, Your Way magazine — our community magazine packed with inspiring stories, local highlights, and opportunities to stay active, connected, and well. This year, we’re distributing 20,000 free copies across our neighbourhoods. You can pick one up at local supermarkets, pharmacies, hospitals, GP surgeries, churches, and community groups.
It’s our way of making sure everyone has access to activities, support, and a friendly sense of connection — right on their doorstep, and don’t forget new this year to join our Live Well, Your WayFacebook group for the latest local updates across Altrincham, Sale, and Wythenshawe!
If we can help you at home or support you in getting out and about to the groups featured in our magazine, please call our care team on 0161 870 1136 to find out what’s possible.
