Offload is a venture set up to bridge the gap between self and professional help for males aged 18 and over suffering from mental health issues in Cumbria. We use peer support to compliment external services offered in the community.
Please be advised we will be temporarily changing our Penrith Library session to slightly later time of 12.30-2pm due to room availability.
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At Offload we’re always taking on board feedback from our participants and the group had recently highlighted that they would like to mix up our talking sessions with occasional activities to act as a positive distraction.
As a result, we listened and we have kicked off our monthly activity plan with a visit to the Lumber Lounge, Carlisle. The event was a fantastic success and positive feedback has been received about the new addition to Offload.
We currently have plenty of capacity so if you or someone you know is struggling, keep an eye on our pages for details of our next meetings.
We are pleased to announce our new partnership with Prospus Marketing!
Elizabeth Fisher, Director of Prospus Marketing said: “Supporting a men's mental health charity is not just a cause; it's a commitment to the well-being of those who matter most to us.“
"Through our joint efforts, we aim to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage more men to seek the support they need.", says Elizabeth.
Offload Cumbria's founder, Liam, expressed gratitude for the partnership, saying, "We are thrilled to have the support of Prospus Marketing. This collaboration will certainly help us reach more individuals, offering them the understanding and support they need during tough times."
Working together will help us to get more men who are struggling through the doors at Offload.
A huge thank you to Bimson Haulage LTD for your very generous donation of £250 to Offload.
Your support means we can continue providing sessions over the Christmas period when people often need the support most 💙
UPDATE: Starting Friday 3rd November
We are excited to announce we have partnered up with WeCan to offer male peer support sessions on Fridays at 10.30 -12pm. Like all of our sessions these will be totally free and easily accessible for any male ages 18 or over. suffering from mental health problems. Sessions will take place at The Maltings, Bridge Street, Carlisle. If you have any questions please email offloadcumbria@outlook.com
A huge thanks to Geoff Brown Charitable Trust for their extremely generous donation of £500 to Offload.
It’s an exciting week for Offload as we launch not one but TWO new initiatives to tie in with mens health week 2022!
💙 NEW! Dads Offload Monday 13th June 6.30-8pm at Wigton Rugby Club
💙 Offload @ North Cumbria Recovery College Tuesdays 5-6.30pm at The Lookout, Carlisle.
💙 NEW! Offload Away Day to Pooley Bridge Saturday 18th June (still places left - email offloadcumbria@outlook.com with your name and contact number to sign up for free). See previous post for further info.
All of the above are FREE and easily accessible with no formal registration required.
If you would like to know more, send us a PM or email offloadcumbria@outlook.com
🚨 Introducing… 🚨
💙 Offload Away Days 💙
Thanks to feedback from the group and all of your generous donations, we are excited to announce an alternative initiative to try and reach as many males as possible who are struggling mentally in Cumbria.
What are Offload Away Days?
These are free, planned days out where people who may not feel comfortable talking in front of others in a group setting can offload whilst doing an activity to help address their mental health indirectly.
How do I register interest?
If you are interested in joining us email offloadcumbria@outlook.com with your contact details or alternatively drop into one of our Offload sessions and speak to Liam.
When is this happening?
To tie in with Men’s Mental Health Week 2022, we are looking at Saturday 18th June for our first outing. Further details will be sent out to those who register interest at the beginning of June.
UPDATE:
A huge, heartfelt thanks to the family and friends of Darryl Parkin who have raised £1500 for Offload 👏
Your efforts are much appreciated and will help us to reach more lads who are struggling in the community 💙
Funds are being raised in memory of local lad Darryl Parkin highlighting the importance of suicide prevention in Cumbria. Please donate so that we can all work together to help local lads who are struggling mentally.
As a result of recent & upcoming donations allowing us to expand, we will be piloting our Offload sessions within the North Cumbria Recovery College!
Sessions take place at 10 - 11.30am at The Lookout, Carlisle on Tuesdays.
Click on the following link to sign up:
We are very excited for this opportunity to provide additional mental health support within our community and a big thanks to North Cumbria Recovery College for giving us the platform.
As an organically grown local community group, this incredibly generous gesture supported by Thomas Graham & Sons will allow us to expand the support we offer and reach a larger male audience within Cumbria.
A heartfelt thanks to those close to Mike for choosing us 💙
Please click below to donate:
A genuine heartfelt thank you to Caddick Construction Ltd for choosing us for their incredibly generous £500 community project donation.
We sent along one of our valued group members who has worked incredibly hard behind the scenes to secure the funding - a special thank you to Paul Jeffels for all of your efforts
If you feel you or someone else is in immediate danger you should dial 999 immediately and seek help
Contact The Samaritans on 116 123 FREE phone or email jo@samaritans.org.uk. The Samaritans is a 24-hour crisis helpline (free for everyone).
If you or someone you know need support you can contact MindLine via the following:
Call MindLine Cumbria on 0300 561 0000
12 pm to 11 pm Monday – Friday
5 pm to 11 pm on Saturday – Sunday and Bank holidays
Text ‘Mind’ and your question to 81066
Webchat at www.mindlinecumbria.org
Email info@mindlinecumbria.org