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title: RLCares | Blackburn with Darwen
description: Join our Men’s Mental Fitness Programme in Blackburn with Darwen, designed for men to improve mental health through group sessions and coaching led by former rugby players.
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### Men’s Mental Fitness Programme for Blackburn with Darwen
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## Support for local men across Blackburn with Darwen
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#### Group Sessions
#### 1:1 Wellbeing Coaching
#### Men's Mental Health Network
## Making a lasting impact in communities that need it most
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Rugby League Cares is a specialist wellbeing charity working with communities across the North of England. Since 2017, we have supported over 30,000 people to understand and improve their mental fitness.
Uniquely our programmes are delivered by current and former professional rugby players who use their lived experience to pass on practical tips and tools and breakdown stigma about mental health.
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## **Men’s Mental Fitness Group Sessions **
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Every man needs support to make ground in his life
Our Men’s Mental Fitness programme has been developed by men, for men. It understands the different challenges men face, as well as the barriers to accessing support. Join forces with current and former professional rugby players to find out how they cope with the everyday demands of life whilst being a professional athlete. The team share stories from their personal lives as well as rugby career to bring real experiences to important topics.
You don’t need to be a rugby league fan or even a sports fan to take part and benefit from the programme. They are giving men genuine real-life examples that they can relate to and learn from. The programme involves 6 x 1 hour sessions over 6 weeks, looking at a different topic each week. The sessions will equip you with tip and tools to build your own mental fitness and a better mindset as well as support others around you who may be struggling.
[GROUP FAQ'S](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/Files/Group%20Session%20FAQs.pdf?hsLang=en)
## **Get Involved **
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Fixed sessions
Please note, registration is required prior to attending, as these sessions are not drop-ins
If the times and venues below are not suitable, please still sign up. We will be running lots more group sessions at different times
and venues across the Borough. We want to hear from you when and where works best.
##### Blackburn
[Venue:](https://bwdlibraries.com/our-libraries/blackburn-central-library/)[Blackburn Library](https://bwdlibraries.com/our-libraries/blackburn-central-library/)
Blackburn with Darwen Central Library,
Town Hall St, Blackburn BB2 1AG
Every Wednesday 6.45pm - 7.45pm
##### Darwen
[Venue:](https://bwdlibraries.com/our-libraries/blackburn-central-library/)[Darwen Heritage Centre](https://darwenheritagecentre.org.uk/)
Darwen Heritage Centre,
Darwen BB3 2RG
Every Tuesday 6pm - 7pm
##### Moving Locations
We will have groups that move all around the borough to make it easier for people to attend.
These will change every 6 weeks - sign up now and we can discuss the best option.
Please get in touch if you are interested in bringing these group sessions to you. If you are a workplace, community group, community sports club or physical activity provider, social group or anywhere that men meet up.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
We will arrange a set of 6 weekly 1 hour sessions at a time that suits you, daytimes or evenings.
## **1:1 Wellbeing Coaching **
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Life throws us some big challenges and we’re not always equipped to deal with them, especially if there’s more than one thing going on. It is common to feel overwhelmed at times but support is here to guide
- Give you practical tips and tools to better manage the challenges of daily life.
- Increase motivation or self esteem.
- Have a more positive outlook on what lies ahead.
[1:1 FAQ'S](https://rugbyleaguecares.org/hubfs/Files/1-1%20Coaching%20FAQs.pdf?hsLang=en)
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###### DOES IT WORK?
## **The evidence says it does**
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Our men's mental fitness programme has been independently evaluated by Edge Hill University and we know that participants feel mentally fitter, stronger and more able to tackle any challenges they may face in their working or home lives.
### 95%
of participants are more aware of how to look after their mental fitness.
### 89%
are more able to cope with everyday life.
### 86%
are more able to manage setbacks and handle challenges.
### 86%
feel more motivated within their home and work lives.
### 80%
feel more supported.
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