Andy's Man Club: Roots Hall & Hockley

[Sentinel]

I don't know how many people are aware of Andy's Man Club but it's been taking place at Roots Hall in the east stand for a couple of years now and on Monday 2nd September a new club opens in Hockley. Andy's Man Club (AMC) was formed after the death by suicide of a man called Andy Roberts in 2016. His mother and brother-in-law were understandably distraught but when they found out that suicide is the biggest killer of men under 45 they vowed to do something about it. They set up Andy's Man Club, a talking group for men where peer to peer support is offered. I first attended AMC back in January and honestly it's the best thing I've ever done. We sit in circles and discuss our problems and help each other through. We've already saved the lives of several men.

What have I discussed?

Being on the autistic spectrum
Using alcohol to get to sleep
The murder of a school friend over 20 years ago

The Southend one takes place at 7pm every Monday at Roots Hall in the east stand. No need to book, no fee, you don't have to talk if you don't want to. We have three circles going and the club has been so successful a new one opens its doors in Hockley next week at Greensward School. What we don't do is play pool or darts whilst having a beer. What we do is to sit and talk about our problems and feelings.

All it takes is that one man to walk through those doors and open up.

A link to the Southend AMC at Roots Hall:

AMC Southend at Roots Hall

A link to the new one at Hockley:

Andy's Man Club Hockley

If anyone has any questions, feel free to PM me!

 

[TrueBlue]

I did send them a message a few weeks back about how my business can help promote this (for free of course)
Did not get anything back, will send another message as this is something that is really beneficial to the community and something we can promote also with our drivers.

 

[Sentinel]

Just a gentle reminder that Andy's Man Club takes place this evening at Roots Hall from 7-9pm. If you are a definite Maybe message me in complete confidence and I’ll help you through the front door

 

[Sentinel]

AMC takes place this evening in the East Stand at Roots Hall this evening. We are a friendly bunch who meet to talk about our problems. PM me if you need help getting through the door.

 

[RobQ]

Following a recent referral to the Crisis Sanctuary team I have been given a list of groups to contact for help of which AMC is on the list. I am now trying to gather enough energy to get in touch. Knowing that the meetings are at a place I've called home may well help me to do so.

 

[Sentinel]

Good luck RobQ and you will be made most welcome. The hardest decision is getting through the front door on the first night, but we've all been in the same boat.

 

[Sentinel]

Andy's Man Club are opening 16 new clubs this week which is brilliant. When they first started they wanted 10 clubs in 5 years. In 8 years they've opened 220 clubs. The growth of this charity is incredible. Remember the Southend AMC takes place in the east stand at Roots Hall every Monday at 7pm. No booking, no joining fee, no pressure to talk. It's a group of men sitting round in a circle talking about their problems.