Helpful Resources

If you’re struggling or simply need someone to listen, the most important step is to start talking. Reach out to a friend, family member, or colleague. You don’t have to carry things alone.

The websites listed here offer safe spaces and resources for men who want support with their mental health or just a place to talk. If you’re in the UK, your GP should be the first point of contact for professional guidance.

Remember, asking for help is a strong act of self-care.

Trusted Help Lines &
Directories in the UK

Samaritans – 24/7 confidential listening service for anyone in distress. Phone: 116 123. Website: https://www.samaritans.org

Mind Infoline – information and support on mental health problems and services. Phone: 0300 123 3393. Website: https://www.mind.org.uk

Shout – free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Text “SHOUT” to 85258. Website: https://giveusashout.org

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – support for men feeling down or in crisis. Phone: 0800 58 58 58. Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net

Papyrus HOPELINEUK – confidential support for people under 35 struggling with thoughts of suicide. Phone: 0800 068 4141. Website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org

Breathing Space (Scotland) – free, confidential phone and web support for people experiencing low mood, depression, or anxiety. Phone: 0800 83 85 87. Website: https://breathingspace.scot

The Mix – support for under 25s on a range of issues including mental health, relationships, and crisis. Phone: 0808 808 4994. Website: https://www.themix.org.uk

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK – confidential 24/7 listening service for anyone with suicidal thoughts. Phone: 0800 689 5652. Website: https://www.spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline-uk

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline – support and information for LGBTQ+ people. Phone: 0300 330 0630. Website: https://switchboard.lgbt

NHS 111 – urgent mental health support and local NHS services. Phone: 111. Website: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111

International Resources

Find A Helpline – worldwide directory of hotlines and crisis support by country. Website: https://findahelpline.com

Crisis Text Line – 24/7 text-based mental health support available in multiple countries (text “HELLO” to 741741 in the US). Website: https://www.crisistextline.org

United for Global Mental Health – connects people around the world with mental health resources and advocacy. Website: https://unitedgmh.org/support

Befrienders Worldwide – international network offering emotional support through local centres. Website: https://www.befrienders.org

International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) – global directory of suicide prevention crisis centres. Website: https://www.iasp.info/crisis-centres-helplines