Andy's Man Club hosted at Elland Road

Leeds United are proud to have welcomed Andy's Man Club to the Nottingham Forest game last Friday, as we aimed to raise essential awareness around Time To Talk Day, which took place one day ahead of the clash.

Andy's Man Club set-up in the East Stand concourse, where volunteers were on hand to chat with supporters who were in attendance for the game, offering an outlet and providing plenty of information around the services they provide.

This was incredible successful, as over seven full bags of wristbands branding the slogan #It'sOkayToTalk were handed out, along with plenty of conversations with fans. Then, just before the warm-ups, the volunteers headed over to the north-west corner where they were presented with a £300 cheque from Hampshire Whites.

Time To Talk Day was marked on Thursday 5th February and is the UK’s biggest mental health conversation, encouraging everyone to have open discussions about mental health to reduce the stigma around the difficult topic and build further understanding.

Through linking up with Andy's Man Club, the hope is to demonstrate Leeds United’s commitment to supporting everyone involved with the club, inspiring people to talk to each other, check in on one another, and start positive conversations that ensures no-one ever feels alone.

Andy’s Man Club are a male suicide prevention charity, and they offer free peer-to-peer support groups for men, operating in over 330 locations nationwide, every Monday at 7pm.

The organisation has seen an average attendance of over 6,500 across all groups, and the sessions are open to any man aged over 18. There is no need for referral or registration, and those interested are more than welcome to go along and attend a session.

The first steps can be really hard for people to take, so the local groups offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental environment where men can speak openly and honestly, without any pressure.

Andy’s Man Club are making sure that this Time To Talk Day, men are aware that there are people who genuinely want to listen. If you are interested in attending, please find your nearest session by clicking here.