Talk Club is a UK male mental health charity helping men improve their mental fitness. Confidentiality and respect are paramount.

We provide a safe space for men (18+) to share how they’re feeling – built around one simple question: How are you? Out of 10?

Talk Club is a Talking and Listening club, not a therapy group. That’s an important distinction. Our Captains aren’t mental health professionals; they’re trained TC Captains who facilitate and support the group. You can share as little or as much as you like. You won’t be pressured, and you won’t be asked questions about what you share.

Ipswich Town Talk Club is run in partnership between Ipswich Town Foundation and Talk Club. It’s open to all men of all ages in the local community – whether you’re an Ipswich Town fan or not.

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What happens in a session

Every session follows the same four rounds:

1. Check in - "How are you? Out of 10?" Each man checks in with his number, and explains why.
2. What are the Positives in your life? What are you grateful for?
3. What are your plans for mental fitness this week? How will you improve your sleep, diet and exercise? 
4. Check out - How are you now? Out of 10? What’s your number now you’ve shared?  

On average, a Talk Club Talking and Listening session raises a man's mental fitness by over 15%. It's why local pubs to global corporates, and men aged 18 to 80+, are now using Talk Club.

When and where

• Every other Tuesday, 7 pm – 9 pm
• Portman Road, IP1 2DA
• Free to attend, no need to book, just turn up.
• For the confirmed date of the next session (dates shift around home matchdays), see the Ipswich.love listing.

Ipswich Town Talk Club is one of over 100 Talk Club groups worldwide. To find out more about Talk Club nationally - including Talk & Exercise groups, the Out of 10 app, and Talk Club's Therapy Groups - visit talkclub.org. If you've got questions before coming along, the Talk Club FAQs are a good place to start.

To register your interest in the Ipswich session, contact Head of Community Engagement, Leanne Smith at leanne.smith@itfcfoundation.co.uk.

LEANNE SMITH

HEAD OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Email: leanne.smith@itfcfoundation.co.uk

Tel: 01473 978050

LAUREN REVILL

HEALTH & INCLUSION CO-ORDINATOR

Email: lauren.revill@itfcfoundation.co.uk

Tel: 01473 978051

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Ipswich Town Foundation is committed to ensuring everyone involved with the Foundation feels safe and welcome. Children, young people and adults at risk are valued and respected in line with our own values.

If you're feeling overwhelmed or need immediate support:

Call The Samaritans - 116 123 Call CALM - 0800 58 58 58 Text 'SHOUT' to 85258

Suffolk Mind's help directory is also a helpful place to start.

Talk Club also offers online talking therapy: talkclub.org/talking-therapies