Route One Men
Men’s mental health matters, and no two journeys are the same. Across the Harrogate district, a new range of dedicated support is available for men looking to improve their wellbeing, build connections, and feel less alone, whether through talking, shared activities, learning new skills, or being active together. These free groups offer welcoming, judgement free spaces designed to suit different interests, confidence levels, and needs. Explore the options below to find the support that feels right for you.
Men’s Outdoor Group
Love being active outdoors? The Orb have teamed up with Knaresborough Forest Park to help protect and develop a new community green space. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, get involved in activities including planting trees, hedges, repairing buildings for community use and to play an active role in wildlife conservation. Thursdays 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Woodturning Classes
Join Claro Enterprises small, friendly classes (just 3–4 people) and discover the art of woodturning. No prior experience is needed. With expert guidance, you’ll learn the fundamentals step by step and create your own beautiful handmade piece to take home. It’s a rewarding way to try something new, develop practical skills, connect with new people and enjoy a hands-on creative experience.
Cue and Connect
Cue and Connect is a welcoming men’s group run by Mind in Harrogate District that brings conversation and connection together in a relaxed, friendly setting. On Wednesdays from 2 – 4pm, we meet in a local community games room for one hour of supported wellbeing discussion, followed by an hour of playing pool. It’s a chance to talk, listen, and connect with others who may be feeling isolated, lonely, or experiencing low‑level mental health challenges. Whether you come for the conversation, the game, or both, Cue and Connect offers a supportive space to build confidence, friendships, and a sense of belonging.
How do I access this support?
If you’d like to get involved in any of the above Route One Men’s Mental Health activities, please speak to either a Social Prescriber or a First Contact Mental Health Practitioner at your GP surgery and they can make a referral through the Route One to Wellness programme.
If you are currently being supported by Harrogate or Ripon NHS Community Health Teams, please ask your support worker to make a referral.
If you are a current service user of any of the providers of the Route One Men project, please request an internal referral from the organisation.
This project has been supported by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and part-funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Mayoral Investment Fund.
Other community wellbeing support for men in the Harrogate District area:
Therapy in the Community
See a male or female therapist at Wellspring in Starbeck experienced in supporting people in trade. 50 minutes once a week at a price you can afford. Open 8:50am to 8:30pm. Register your interest at the Wellbeing Therapy website.
Thorpey’s Bat and Chat
Pitch Positive
Pitch Positive is a supportive programme that uses the power of football to boost mental wellbeing and help people feel more connected. Delivered by Harrogate Town Football Foundation, it offers a welcoming, non judgemental space where participants can take part in gentle football activity, talk openly, and build confidence alongside others with similar experiences. Every Thursday from 7 – 9pm. Find out more about Pitch Positive at the Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation website.
Andy’s Man’s Club
Andy’s Man Club offers free, peer‑to‑peer support groups for men who want a safe, non‑judgemental space to talk about their mental health. With no pressure to share and no referrals needed, the groups focus on listening, understanding, and reminding men that they’re not alone. Click through to find out more about the local Harrogate district groups that run every Monday at 7pm. To find a Support Group visit the ANDYSMANCLUB website.