In crisis right now?
If you're having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please reach out immediately. These services are free, confidential, and available right now.
Samaritans
116 123
Free to call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
0800 58 58 58
Free, 5pm–midnight every day
Shout
Text SHOUT to 85258
Free 24/7 crisis text line
Emergency Services
999
If you or someone else is in immediate danger
In the US?
If you're visiting from the United States, these free, confidential resources are available to you right now.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
Free, confidential, 24/7 — call or text from anywhere in the US
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Free 24/7 crisis support via text message
NAMI Helpline
1-800-950-6264
Mon–Fri, 10am–10pm ET — information and referrals
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988, press 1
For US veterans, service members and their families
The largest grassroots mental health organisation in the US. Helpline, support groups, and education programmes.
Advocacy, education, and tools for mental health — including free online screening and peer support.
Types of support
There's no single right way to get help. Here are the main options — from talking to someone today, to longer-term professional support.
Talking therapies
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), counselling, and psychotherapy can help you understand and change patterns of thinking. You can access these through your GP, or privately.
Your GP
Your GP is often the best first step. They can assess how you're feeling, prescribe medication if appropriate, and refer you to specialist mental health services.
Online therapy
Platforms like BetterHelp, Spill, and IESO offer therapy via video, phone, or text — useful if you find face-to-face difficult or your schedule is unpredictable.
Peer support groups
Talking with other men who've been through similar experiences can be powerful. Groups like Andy's Man Club meet weekly across the UK — free, no sign-up needed.
Self-help resources
Apps like Headspace, Calm, and Woebot offer guided support for anxiety, sleep, and low mood. NHS Every Mind Matters has free tools tailored to your needs.
Workplace support
Many employers offer Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) with free confidential counselling. Check with your HR team — you may already have access.
Useful organisations
Free peer-to-peer support groups for men, meeting every Monday evening.
Leading the movement against male suicide. Helpline, webchat and resources.
Funds research and programmes tackling men's mental health and suicide prevention.
Free NHS psychological therapies for anxiety and depression. Self-refer online.
Suicide prevention for young people. Confidential support and advice.
Not sure where to start?
Join the forum and hear from men who've been where you are. Sometimes the first step is just knowing you're not alone.
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