Men Matters is run by passionate volunteers – not mental health professionals. We know first hand the importance of dealing with mental health issues and are here if you need to talk.
But if you are looking for further mental health support, you may wish to consider getting in touch with these organisations or speaking with your GP.
Mental health
Mind
Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393
(Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Website: http://www.mind.org.uk
Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Phone: 03444 775 774
(Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 10pm; Saturday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm)
Website: http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk
CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
Website: http://www.thecalmzone.net
HIS
“Help Information Support” is a Men’s Mental health charity who aim to prevent male suicides. They offer a support network, events and workshops to help you manage you manage your mental health.
Website : http://www.hischarity.co.uk
0300 1212 818
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123
(free 24-hour helpline)
Website: http://www.samaritans.org.uk
Bipolar UK
A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.
Website: http://www.bipolaruk.org.uk
Mens health forum
24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
Website: http://www.menshealthforum.org.uk
Addiction support
Alchoholics anonymous
Phone: 0800 917 7650
(24-hour helpline)
Website: http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Narcotics anonymous
Phone: 0300 999 1212
(daily, 10am to midnight)
Website: http://www.ukna.org
National gambling helpline
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (daily, 8am to midnight)
Website: http://www.begambleaware.org
B-eat
Help with eating disorders.
Phone: 0808 801 0677 (18+)
or 0808 801 0711 (under-18s)
Website: http://www.b-eat.co.uk
There are a lot of organisations out there that may specialise in what you need support with.
Please note we are not affiliated with any organisations and do not endorse any particular company over another. We collated these resources from the NHS website here.
If you are unsure who to turn to, we recommend you speak to your GP.