MENtalk and WOMENtalk - mental health support groups
What are MENtalk and WOMENtalk?
MENtalk and WOMENtalk were developed by Sky Blues in the Community (SBitC), the charity linked to Coventry City Football Club.
They are weekly group sessions, designed to bring people together to provide support and improve wellbeing.
Each session is led by experienced Mental Health Co Ordinator with support from professional sports coaches, with the opportunity for attendees to choose activities and discussion topics.
Sessions are fun, welcoming, participant led, free to attend, and can include activities such as badminton, football, table tennis, basketball and indoor archery. The sports we play are played at the participants pace, coaching them to be more confident within the sport or supporting them to try something new. One-to-one support is also given at the request of the attendees.
The project is open to everyone, not just those who are interested in football or sport. You don't need to be fit or a talented sportsperson to join!
Workshops relate to subjects such as:
Anxiety and stress management, feeling low, self-compassion, mindfulness, sleeping well, healthy eating, substance misuse, stopping smoking and more.
How do I join a group?
To find out more contact George Heaton MENTalk's Mental Health Co-ordinator:
07845 812 639
Anyone can join at any time. Referrals are also accepted through professionals.
When is it?
MENtalk:
Tuesdays 12pm - 2pm – Newbold Comyn Leisure Centre, Leamington, CV32 4EW
Thursdays 12pm - 2pm – Moat House Leisure Centre in Coventry (CV2 1EA).
Fridays 2:30pm - 4:30pm – Jubilee Sports Centre in Nuneaton (CV10 7EZ)
WOMENtalk:
WOMENtalk is currently on pause, if you would like more information or would like to know when its back, please email george.heaton@sbitc.org.uk
Active Sky Blues
Active Sky Blues is a FREE 12-week weight management program working in partnership with Nuneaton and Bedworth PCN (Primary Care Network) and aims to implement a healthier lifestyle through increasing step count and making simple and sustainable changes to their diet.
For more information, please contact Lewis.Robinson@sbitc.org.uk or Joshua.Going@sbitc.org.uk
What people have said so far about MENtalk:
“You’ve helped in so many ways. I’m not sure you realise how awesome this project is from a person to have lived with this illness for so long. Talking with you has helped to calm me down and get me in a better place. This group is awesome for me. My wife wants to thank you as well as she’s seen a change.”
I’m not exaggerating when I say this course has been a lifesaver as I was really struggling and running out of options about how I was going to keep going before being introduced to this course.
“I found the sessions have improved my mental health. It helped me to talk about my feelings and thoughts about my mental health. It was useful listening to others about their experiences also. I feel I can talk more now about how I feel.”
“Safe environment and it’s also helpful to see others in the same situation regarding feelings and thoughts to understand I'm not alone and this makes our team a team.”
I have gone from Zero to Hero. I can control my anxiety attacks to an extent now using the methods we were shown in the sessions, and I have stopped taking medication because of the training I’ve received.
