Mental Health Support 

If you are struggling with your mental health, you are not alone. Across Staffordshire there are free, peer-led support groups, charities and services where you can talk to someone, meet others who understand, or simply feel less isolated.

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This guide focuses on free support only. It includes peer-to-peer groups, charities and helplines. Paid activities and services are intentionally not listed at this time.

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If you need urgent help, scroll to the bottom of this page.

 

Support for Men

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ANDY’S MAN CLUB

Free, peer-to-peer support groups for men aged 18+.

• Meets every Monday, 7:00–9:00pm (excluding Bank Holidays)

• No booking, no referrals, no pressure to speak

• Doors usually open from around 6:45pm

ANDY’S MAN CLUB offers a safe, confidential space for men to talk openly with others who understand.

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Men Rebuilding Men

A Staffordshire-based peer support Facebook group described as:
“A safe, supportive space for men who want to grow, heal, and build a stronger life.”

This group focuses on encouragement, accountability and shared experience.

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Men and Their Emotions

A peer-led space focused on encouraging men to open up about emotions, mental health and personal struggles in a supportive environment.

 

Support for Women

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Social Ladies of Stafford & Stone

A friendly local group offering:

• Walks

• Chats

• Coffee meetups

• Social activities

Open to women in Stafford and Stone looking for connection and companionship in a relaxed setting.

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Serenity 4 Women

A supportive and inclusive community for women, focused on wellbeing, empowerment and connection.
Offers a safe space for women to feel supported and less alone.

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Mother’s Mind Staffordshire

A charity supporting maternal mental health across Staffordshire.
Offers help for mothers experiencing anxiety, depression or emotional challenges during pregnancy and after birth.

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Mixed Gender Support & Community Groups

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Positive Steps Cannock Chase

A mixed-gender mental health group focused on:

• Getting outdoors

• Walking

• Improving mental and physical wellbeing

Designed to reduce isolation and encourage gentle movement in nature.

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Staffordshire Network for Mental Health

Provides:

• One-to-one mental health support over the phone

• Community drop-in sessions

Chatty Corner

• The Hub, Lichfield

• Wednesdays, 10:30am–11:30am

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Better Together Stoke

A registered charity offering a wide range of free community support, including:

• Food parcels

• Warm spaces

• Stay and play groups

• Free community meals

Supports individuals and families across Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme.

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Support for Young People & Families

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Cannock Chase Teen ASC and MH Support Group

A free, parent-led support group for:

• Neurodiverse teens aged 11–18

• Parents and carers

• Meets most Mondays, 7pm–9pm

• Informal, inclusive and pressure-free

• Focused on reducing isolation and building friendships

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Blaze Trails Staffordshire

A free walking group for parents, babies and toddlers.

• Baby-carrying, pushchair and toddler-friendly walks

• Focused on gentle exercise, fresh air and community connection

Ideal for parents looking to improve wellbeing while meeting others.

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If You Need Someone Right Now

If you feel overwhelmed, distressed or in crisis, support is available immediately.

• Samaritans
  Call 116 123 (24 hours a day, free)

• Mind Infoline
  Call 0300 123 3393

• NHS 111
  Call 111 (in many areas, choose Option 2 for mental health crisis support)

• South Staffordshire Urgent Mental Health Helpline
  Call 0808 196 3002
  Covers Stafford, Stone, Rugeley, Cannock, Lichfield, Burton, Uttoxeter and Tamworth

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National Mental Health Support Directory

Hub of Hope

An online directory that helps you find free mental health support services near you based on your postcode.