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Local Movember Resources Megapost
 

This year's Movember campaign focuses on mental health and wellness.  Warrington Manbassador is proud to work with local partners to share information and resources to support local communities.
Men's Health Resources

On our Manbassador page, we have a list of resources and information oh local and national services for men.  Keep a lookout on social media for more Manbassador content through the coming months.  Read more here.
Local Services
#OneGameAtATime

#OneGameAtATime aims to encourage men to be active, have fun and make real connections. The project, run by Enjoy Football, offers men in Warrington the chance to get involved in short football sessions, with 3-4 men aside. #OneGameAtATime will launch officially on the 20 November.  Read more here.
Happy? OK? Sad?

The Happy? OK? Sad? site has a page with details of free, downloadable suicide prevention resources, these include:

  • links to local and national support services and self-care resources
  • free training
  • a local flowchart and infographics 
  • anti-stigma materials
  • how to start a difficult conversation
  • Keep safe plans
  • suicide prevention resources
  • suicide bereavement resources
  • the Stay Alive app

https://happyoksad.warrington.gov.uk/
MoveMENt

MoveMENt will provide a range of community based activities and groups for men. The launch event “Let’s Talk about the Elephant in the Room” will take place online, on the 5 November 7.00pm-8.45pm. You can book a place at the launch here. Warrington Wolves Charitable Foundation, Directions for Men and Your Livewire are working collaboratively to deliver the MoveMENt project.

The attachments to this mailout are useful resources with figures, information and resources around mental wellbeing.

We will be sharing more information over the course of November and beyond.  Questions, comments and requests to Bryan

Warrington Voluntary Action (WVA)

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The Gateway | 89 Sankey Street | Warrington | WA1 1SR

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