A mental health charity based in Little Hulton have launched different groups to support everyone around Salford.
The Salford men’s mental health group, Heads Gentlemen will be introducing a new network called the ‘Heads up Heroes’.
The networks includes the ‘Heads Up Ladies’, ‘Heads Up Teens’, and ‘Heads up LGBTQ’.
The charity based in Little Hulton at the Community Pavilion, is aiming to roll out their charity groups across Salford to get as many people talking as possible.
Jeff Moritz, the founder of Heads-up Gentlemen, created the group after years of struggling with his own mental health issues.
Following his own struggles, he wants to support all groups and encourage a safe space for individuals struggling with mental health issues, seeking help or to simply help those open up.
Jeff said: “A lot of people experienced long delays with support groups. Unfortunately, the NHS is overwhelmed but people need a safe space to talk.”
Heads Up Gentlemen has been incredibly successful so far, with multiple people attending meetings to relax, talk or even go fishing.
And attendees are invited to Friday night meetings, where they can meet to enjoy food and refreshments whilst also listening to a DJ.
Jeff continued: “There’s no pressure for anyone to speak, but normally the conversation does kick off quite quickly.”
And with the support they offer, Jeff is focused on introducing Heads up Teens, something that he believes has become crucial for the younger generation.
He continued: “I feel sorry for the younger generation and what they go through, like online bullying and the struggles of social media.”
The ‘Heads up Teens’ group aims to introduce workshops and mentoring sessions and the support the younger generations struggling with their own mental health issues.
The introduction of these groups so far has had an incredible impact on Jeff himself, with the community support helping his own mental health issues and struggles.
Sharing one of his most honourable achievements, Jeff described the story of helping a specific attendee become sober, he said: “It was so emotional, I started crying after hearing that.”
The ‘Heads up Heroes’ collective strives to get as many people to speak out as possible and contribute towards improving mental health around Salford for all.
And with a lack of funding, the charity is hoping for donations that will allow individuals to get the support they need, he added: “It’s still a taboo subject, but people should be able to reach out and find support.”
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