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SIMPLE STEPS TOWARDS IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness — it’s an important step in taking care of yourself. You deserve support, understanding, and tools to strengthen your mental wellbeing.
Support can take many forms, from talking to someone to connecting with groups or professionals. You might start small — like journaling or chatting with a trusted friend — and build from there.
Self-Help & Peer Support
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Join a local men’s peer group where you can talk in a safe, non-judgemental environment.
- Talking to a mental health professional — a counsellor, therapist, or GP — can give you personalised strategies, coping tools, and structured care.
If you’re unsure where to start, your GP should help point you toward NHS or private services.
If you’re ever worried that someone’s life is in immediate danger, call 999 or go directly to emergency services.
NHS – 111
Call 111
For when you need help but are not in immediate danger
SHOUT
Text 85258
24/7 free text service, for anyone in crisis, struggling to cope and needing immediate help
CALM
Call 0800585858
Confidential helpline and live chat. Open from 5pm to midnight every day, 365 days a year
Samaritans
Call 116123
Available 24/7 Confidential emotional support for peopleexperiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts
MIND
Call 0300 123 3393
Confidential advice and support to empower anyone that is experiencing a mental health problem.
UK’s Leading mental health support database providing postcodes postcode search for local support
Family and Relationship Services
Refuge
0808 2000 247
24/7 National Domestic Abuse Helpline, that supports people affected by domestic abuse and gender-based violence
Respect
0808 8010327
A confidential helpline for people concerned about their own abusive behaviour or supporting someone who is, and Men’s Advice Line
Relate
0300 003 0396
UK’s Leading mental health support database providing postcodes postcode search for local support
Support for Young People
Childline
0800 1111
Free and confidential helpline for young people under 19 for mental health support, bullying support, building confidence and self-harm coping techniques
Papyrus
0800 0684141
Prevention of Youth Suicide, For any young person or someone they know thinking of suicide or not coping with life. Confidential suicide prevention advice
YoungMinds
0808 802 5544
Kids Text: 85258
Mental health support and resilience services for young people experiencing life’s difficulties and helpline for parents
