Social & Support

Find out what’s happening to help with social issues & support for the community in Derry.

Men’s Support Group ๐Ÿ‘‹

The Menโ€™s Support Groups offer safe spaces for men with ages ranging from 17-80 to meet, chat, seek help or offer advice on menโ€™s issues from a vast amount of knowledge and lived experience.

These free sessions are hosted on the below days at various locations.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Tuesdays โฐ 4pm-6pm
๐Ÿ“ The Back Alley Pool Hall, North Edward Street

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Thursdays โฐ 4pm-6pm
๐Ÿ“ Claude’s Cafe, Shipquay Streetย 

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Fridays โฐ 4pm-6pmย 
๐Ÿ“ The Guild Cafe at The Guildhall

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There is also a WhatsApp group where the guys keep in touch outside the above times. They have arranged nights out, walks, coffee meet-ups & a show in the millennium forum etc. 

If anyone needs a chat or company we post it in the group to see if anyone is free and usually some of the guys are there to help straight away.

They try to help and support men who may be suffering with mental health issues, addiction, abuse, brain injuries, social isolation and anything else that is brought to the table. 

The groups are informal and men can drop in and out as they wish. No one has to talk if they don’t want to, but they are there to help without any judgement if you do want to get something off your chest.

Some joined for help with issues, some come for camaraderie, to socialise, have a cuppa, a chat, a laugh or just get a couple of hours away from the stress and strains of everyday life. 

Compassionate Communities ๐Ÿ’œ

Compassionate Communities Northern Ireland is committed to connecting communities through compassionate action and changing attitude and behaviour towards life, age, death and bereavement. Find more information about upcoming events & helpful resources on this topic.

๐Ÿ“Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road ~ Derry

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