On Tuesday, February 27, Macon Mental Health Matters (MMHM) and Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) held an opportunity for men in our community to talk about their mental health. The third Men’s Mental Health Meet-Up was held at Churchills on Cherry.  

“We wanted to create a safe space for men to talk about their challenges and mental health,” said MVP Coordinator Jeremy Grissom. “We as a society often overlook how a man is feeling or doing mentally because we expect them to ‘be a man’ and always be okay. We want men to know it’s okay to not be okay, and there is help.” 

The meetups are held every fourth Tuesday of the month. They provide an opportunity for men to come together and talk about anything going on in their lives or any feelings they may be experiencing and get support from other men listening. This is also an opportunity for them to learn about the free services MMHM offers. 

The most recent meeting included a speaking portion from Ocmulgee Mortgage to talk about financial health. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 26, at the same location and time. 

You can find more information on the MMHM website, www.maconmentalhealthmatters.com and  by following MMHM on Facebook.