Urgent help
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Men who are struggling and would rather not phone a general helpline.
- Phone
- 0800 58 58 58
- Hours
- 5pm to midnight, every day
- Cost
- Free
- Covers
- UK wide
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Mental health
Where to go when an article is not enough. Free and charitable services first, always.
Urgent help
NHS 111
Urgent medical help when it is not a 999 emergency, including urgent mental health support in many areas.
- Phone
- 111
- Hours
- 24 hours, every day
- Cost
- Free
- Covers
- England, Scotland, Wales
Urgent help
Samaritans
Anyone struggling to cope, at any hour. You do not have to be suicidal to call.
- Phone
- 116 123
- Hours
- 24 hours, every day
- Cost
- Free
- Covers
- UK wide
Andy’s Man Club
Men who want to talk to other men, in a room, without it being therapy.
- Hours
- Mondays, 7pm, except bank holidays
- Cost
- Free
- Covers
- UK wide
Mind
Information on mental health problems, treatments and your rights.
- Phone
- 0300 102 1234
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm
- Cost
- Free
- Covers
- England, Wales
NHS talking therapies
Anxiety, low mood, depression and related difficulties. You can refer yourself.
- Hours
- Varies by service
- Cost
- Free
- Covers
- England
PANDAS Foundation
New and expectant parents facing perinatal mental illness, fathers included.
- Phone
- 0808 1961 776
- Hours
- 11am to 10pm, every day
- Cost
- Free
- Covers
- UK wide
Respect Phoneline
Men worried about their own behaviour towards a partner or family.
- Phone
- 0808 802 4040
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 10am to 5pm
- Cost
- Free
- Covers
- UK wide