Local groups in Burton
Real groups, in real rooms, near you. Talking to other men face to face is one of the most reliable things that helps — and every group here is free. None of them needs a doctor's referral: you can just turn up or call. Details were last checked in October 2026 — if a time or place has changed, the group's own website is always the final word.
SARAC Men's Support Group
Run by SARAC with Burton Albion Community Trust, the Burton YMCA and BAC O'Connor Centre. A safe, welcoming space for men to talk openly about stress, trauma, low mood or anything else — no referral, no booking, just come as you are.
Men's Support Group
When: Every Wednesday, 6–8pm
Where: Burton Community Fire Station, Moor Street, Burton-on-Trent DE14 3SU
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Good to know: Free. You don't need to share anything before you're ready — just turn up and listen if that's all you want at first.
Burton & District Mind
A local mental health charity covering East Staffordshire. Peer support groups, activity projects (like Walk and Talk Football and Bat and Chat Cricket) and a crisis café, alongside counselling services. Groups are free; you register once and they'll help you find the right one.
Virtual Peer Support Group
When: Every Thursday, 6–8pm
Where: Online over Zoom — join from home
Weekend Walking Group
When: Every Saturday, from 10am
Where: Meet at Burton Library, High Street/Riverside, Burton-on-Trent DE14 1AH
Get directionsOffice (to register or ask about groups)
When: Weekdays
Where: Birkett House, 67 Branston Road, Burton-on-Trent DE14 3BY
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Good to know: Register online at burtonmind.co.uk/contact-us and their coordinator will call you back — you can also ask them to fill the form in for you over the phone.
Burton YMCA
The Burton upon Trent & District YMCA runs support for men in Burton alongside SARAC and Burton Albion Community Trust, including the Men's Walk and Talk for Wellbeing.
Men's Walk and Talk for Wellbeing
When: Selected Sundays — check their website or Facebook for the next date
Where: Around Burton — meeting point announced with each walk
Good to know: Walks are announced on the YMCA's events page and social media a week or two ahead — the Wednesday 6–8pm men's support group at the Fire Station (above) runs every week regardless.
Talk about local groups
Members post here about what a meeting was actually like, what to expect before your first time, and ask for help finding one that suits them. Having an account is free — no card needed.
Join the conversationA group isn't the same as help in a crisis. If you need someone right now, you'll find your local crisis line on our support page — and in an immediate danger, always call 999.