Stay; Man to Man Peer Support Group

Mission Statement

Stay; Man to Man Peer Support Group breaks down the stigma surrounding men's mental health. We do this by by cultivating opportunities for men aged 18 and up to forge alliances through face-to-face, man-to-man interactions within a safe, confidential, judgement-free, peer-led group setting. Stay; for connection, community, and brotherhood.

What can you expect at a Meeting?

Stay; Man to Man Peer Support Group is a comfortable place where guys can meet to chat about something that has been on their chest for a while, help other guys deal with their troubles, or just hang back and take it all in - to know they are not alone in all of this. The group will be led by a regular guy - not a mental health professional - to keep things as low-key and laid back as possible.

Weekly meetings are FREE and aim to help guys with the everyday stress or mental health challenges they face, in a non-judgmental, supportive and de-stigmatized environment. If nothing else, you get to hang out with some guys, grab a snack, come back and do it again next week. What do you have to lose? 

FMI or questions, please reach out to Donnie Whitten at [email protected]

Where and When are Meetings?

We offer two locations for Stay; Man to Man Peer Support Group. Both locations hold weekly meetings.

Wells, Maine

Meetings are currently held every week,
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm 

We meet at Trailblazers Family Club at 102 Bills Lane in Wells.

Acton, Maine

Meetings will be held every week,
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm 

We meet at 114 East Shore Drive in Acton, in the Welcome Center at The Kita Center Campus.

It is our hope to expand Stay; Man to Man Peer Support Group meetings to more communities.

m2m testimonials

After a very frustrating few days at work, I was driving home and thought about stopping at a local place to have a beer to calm my nerves. Instead I went to the Stay; Man to Man Peer Support Group meeting, and was able to lean on these guys.

Thank you Thank you..it is so great to have a place for us men to go to and not be alone with all the stupid stuff that goes in in our heads.

I did attend last night’s (meeting) and I will be going back every week from here out. I will say it I’m guilty of not talking about my feelings and hold it all in. Us as men need these groups to be able to just chill and shoot the sh*t and open up when we are ready.

Good place to talk and discuss issues I have not talked about ith others. Gives something to look forward to on a weekly basis with a format that makes you think about a positive.

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Stay; Man to Man Peer Support Group Agreements

RESPECT CONFIDENTIALITY
USE “I” STATEMENTS
LIMIT SIDETALK AND CELL PHONE USE
AVOID CROSS-TALK
SHARE THE AIR
SHOW UP ON TIME
BE JUDGMENT FREE
BE ALCOHOL/DRUG FREE
AVOID “HOT BUTTON” TOPICS
SHOW COMPASSION

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Please note Stay; Man to Man Peer Support Group is not a substitute for professional mental health assistance. If you find yourself in need of such support, we encourage you to seek help from a certified mental health professional. In case of an emergency, please dial 911 or 988 for immediate crisis assistance.

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The Stay: For Life website should not be used as a substitute for medical advice, counseling, or health-related services. We do not offer crisis counseling or emergency services. If you feel that you are in a crisis situation, please call 911 or go to your closest emergency room. You can call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. It is a free, 24-hour hotline should you or someone you know feel suicidal or think about hurting themself.

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