Support for men
A lot of men wait until they're at breaking point before telling anyone. You don't have to. Asking for help isn't the same as not coping.
These services are free, and most don't need a referral. Some are run by men who've been through it themselves.
Who can help
Free and confidential. The cards show what's open right now, in UK time.
Samaritans
116 123For anyone struggling to cope. You don't need to be suicidal to call.
CALM
0800 58 58 58Campaign Against Living Miserably. For anyone over 18 affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. Phone, webchat or WhatsApp.
Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258A trained volunteer texts back. No calls, no talking out loud.
Andy's Man Club
andysmanclub.co.ukFree peer support groups for men aged 18 and over, at venues across the UK and online. No referral needed. You can just turn up.
Men's Advice Line
0808 8010327For men experiencing domestic abuse, and the people supporting them, including trans and non-binary people. Webchat weekdays 9am to 10am.
ManKind Initiative
0808 800 117001823 334 244Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse, and their friends, family and employers. The 0808 number is free.
Combat Stress
0800 138 1619Mental health support for veterans and their families. Serving personnel and families: 0800 323 4444.
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Where to start
- If it's urgent, call or text one of the lines above tonight. The cards show what's open right now.
- If you'd rather be in a room than on a phone, Andy's Man Club meets every Monday at 7pm. Nobody has to speak.
- Your GP can refer you for talking therapy. In England you can also refer yourself to NHS Talking Therapies at nhs.uk/talk.
- If a mate seems off, send a "Pub?". It takes thirty seconds.
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