Manbassadors
On your side

Wigan Manbassadors’ aim is to raise the awareness of mental wellbeing among men

In this together…

Mental wellbeing is a topic that affects all genders, but the stigma that surrounds men’s mental health is something that remains sadly persistent.

Although many men do take care of their health and seek help when they need it, others face a range of barriers when doing so which can make them reluctant to reach out.

The figures speak for themselves: out of the 1 in 8 men that report experiencing mental health issues in the UK, 40% say they don’t feel comfortable talking about it with their family, friends or a healthcare professional.

Wigan Manbassadors’ aim is to raise awareness locally of the mental wellbeing issues facing men, helping them to find and use the local services and support they require with a bitesize intervention.

What is Manbassadors?

Manbassadors is a project supporting men’s mental health across Wigan Borough and other areas of Greater Manchester.

It aims to grow a network of local organisations acting as men’s health advocates – ‘Manbassadors’ – who look out for and speak with men they come across.

Manbassador sites will be a safe place for men to discuss their wellbeing and to have confidential and person-centred conversations.

Manbassadors can signpost to support and help at the earliest point to avoid the need for crisis intervention.

Becoming a Manbassador

Could your organisation become a Manbassador site and help us support mental wellbeing and health among men across Wigan Borough?

Our ask of you…

LOOK OUT – for signs and symptoms of poor mental wellbeing and health in males you interact with.

HAVE A CHAT – just asking ‘how are you?’ and taking time to
listen properly to the response can make an enormous difference!

HAND OUT OUR LEAFLET – help someone who needs support
to go in the right direction.

DISPLAY THE MANBASSADORS LEAFLET AND POSTER – to increase the awareness of Manbassadors and men’s health locally.

CONNECT WITH OTHER LOCAL ORGANISATIONS – this is an opportunity to build a Men’s Health Network to connect with like-minded organisations and individuals and share ideas.

Our offer to you…

FREE PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL – we’ll supply you with leaflets, posters, shop window stickers and social media graphics – you just need to display them.

ACCESS TO FREE TRAINING – we can support you to have
confident conversations around mental wellbeing and health.

ADDING SOCIAL VALUE – supporting a worthy campaign will add social value to your organisation.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE – play your part to improve health and wellbeing across our towns and neighbourhoods.

GOOD PR – gain a caring reputation and have your organisation’s name associated with supporting people to feel healthier and happier.