Pool and Fitness Group
The fitness group was developed in partnership with the Bradford sports and recreation services and Manningham sports centre. It was set up by a volunteer for sharing voices for men from diverse ethnicities in receipt of mental health services to a establish a sports/gym group where individuals could come together once a week at a local gym fro two hours. The first hour is used on fitness activities and the second hour used to support people around distress. A safe space has been created which has enabled individuals to come and share their experiences in a totally confidential and non stigmatising setting.
The pool group in a similar way meets once a week in a local snooker club and gives an opportunity to people to meet on a regular basis and provide mutual support and assistance to each other. The group has a regular attendance of about 5 people.