Mental Health Support in Staffordshire

Free peer support groups and help if you’re struggling

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.

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.

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

Support for Men

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Mixed Gender Support & Community Groups

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.

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

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.

Support for Young People & Families

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

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.

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

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.