MaccMinds Mental Health Support Group for the Macclesfield district

Welcoming Everyone: Individuals, Families & Friends

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Welcome & Introduction

If you, your family, or friends are seeking support around mental health, the MaccMinds Macclesfield Mental Health Support Group is here for you. Our group is open to all, regardless of experience or background, and aims to create a safe, friendly space where everyone feels welcome. We believe in inclusivity, kindness, and the power of coming together to share and learn.

Website: https://www.carbonbooks.net/maccminds-mental-health-support-group

Email: carbon@carbonbooks.net

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Meeting Details

We meet monthly at St John’s Church on Earlsway, Macclesfield, SK11 8RS, offering a supportive environment for individuals, families, and carers.

We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm. This will be confirmed on this site each month.

Refreshments are provided at each session. To help cover room rent, we kindly ask for a small fee of £2 per person. We will, however, not turn anyone away for non-payment. If you’re able, but there’s never any pressure. Information leaflets are available, and our meetings offer a relaxed setting to connect and unwind.

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• Monthly Meetings: All welcome – individuals, families, friends

• Location: Macclesfield St John’s Church, Earlsway, Macclesfield, SK11 8RS

• Date and time of meeting: The second Wednesday of the month. To be confirmed on this site each month

• Mental Health professionals: Psychiatrists and psychiatric practitioners, psychologists, mental health nurses, counsellors

• Useful information brochures: NHS-approved literature containing useful information about a variety of mental health conditions, with contact information and numbers

• Refreshments: Tea, coffee, cakes, biscuits provided

• Donation: A small donation of £2 per person if possible

• Useful videos and presentations available: People will also have the ability to suggest the type of things they want to know about, and we want to tailor this to people's needs                                              ​

Support & Guidance

Every meeting features professional advisors ready to discuss a range of mental health topics. Sessions cover understanding medication, practical tips for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and best practices for managing wellbeing. Advisors are happy to answer questions and share insights in plain, accessible language. We are trying to get support from MP Tim Roca.

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Community & Activities

We encourage everyone to share their stories if they wish, and we’re always happy to listen. Information leaflets on mental health topics are handed out, and there are opportunities to join our online community groups for ongoing support. Connect and chat with us on Facebook or Nextdoor – Ivy Meade, where updates and helpful resources are posted regularly.

• Share your story: Open mic for those who wish

• Information leaflets: Take-home materials for support

• Online community: Facebook group, Nextdoor Ivy Meade

• Suggestions: Help us choose future topics – your input matters!                                                  

Special Events

In the summer, we organise group walks in parks and the countryside – a chance to relax, chat, and enjoy nature together. Our Christmas party brings everyone together for festive cheer and friendship. Plus, we host a regular monthly slot on Canalside Radio in Bollington (102.8 FM or canalsideradio.net; click on ‘listen live’ at the top right-hand corner of the web page), sharing experiences, advice, and updates about our group and mental health topics.

• Summer walks: Alderley Edge, local parks and countryside open to all

• Christmas party: Celebrate together

• Radio slot: Canalside Radio (102.8 FM), Bollington – tune in monthly!                                         ​

Contact & Participation

We’d love to welcome you to our next meeting. To join or find out more, just drop us an email or message via Facebook or Nextdoor. Everyone is encouraged to participate, share ideas, and help shape our group. Whether you’re looking for support, want to offer suggestions, or simply want to listen, you’ll find a warm, supportive community waiting for you.

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• Email: macclesfieldmhgroup@email.com

• Facebook: Macclesfield Mental Health Support Group

• Nextdoor: Ivy Meade Community

We hope to see you soon – together, we can make a difference in this very troubling world.

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Website: https://www.carbonbooks.net/maccminds-mental-health-support-group

Email: carbon@carbonbooks.net