Peer Support Groups
Come and have a chat
Each week Bottled Up Blokes hold 3 peer to peer support groups for men, which we call BUB HUBs. On a Tuesday there is a group at The John Godber Centre in Hucknall from 7pm-9pm, on a Wednesday we have our Notts City BUB HUB at the Portland Centre in Nottingham from 7pm-9pm. On a Thursday in South Normanton at St Michaels Church Hall from 7pm-10pm.
We try to make the sessions as relaxed as possible by not having a strict structure. Our main aim is for people to have the opportunity to talk if they wish. During these sessions there are serious discussions and also light hearted subjects.
We hope that people feel better walking out the door than they did walking in through it. The discussions that are had in the room are confidential and stay in the room.
Every so often we will have guest speakers who will attend before the normal group session. From people in suicide prevention to therapist and counsellors.
Refreshments are provided.
The Hucknall BUB HUB is in partnership Nottingham Forest Community Trust and the Notts City BUB HUB is in partnership with The Notts County Foundation.
- Anonymity & Privacy: Our 3 weekly face-to-face support groups operate on a completely anonymous, drop-in basis. We do not use a booking system and we do not collect your name, phone number, or details. What is shared in the room stays in the room.
- Peer Support vs. Clinical Care: Bottled Up Blokes C.I.C. provides a safe space for men to talk, connect, and support one another as peers. We do not provide clinical psychiatric services, medical treatments, or professional emergency crisis care.
- Crisis Resources: If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a severe mental health crisis, please reach out to professional services straight away. You are not alone:
- NHS: Call 111 (for urgent advice) or 999 (for emergencies)
- Samaritans: Call 116 123 (Free, confidential, open 24/7)
- Shout: Text “SHOUT” to 85258 (Free, 24/7 text support line)
“Good night tonight. Nice to meet people with similar challenges listening to so many reflections. Left feeling more positive”
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