Get Support

NHS

https://www.nhs.uk/

The National Health Service is the publicly funded healthcare system in England.

NHS Every Mind Matters

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/

Expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing, so discover what works for you.

Hub Of Hope

https://hubofhope.co.uk/

Location sensitive Mental health support directory. Also available as an app.

CALM

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). We run a free and confidential helpline and webchat - open from 5pm to midnight every day, for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems.

Mind

https://www.mind.org.uk/

We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Rethink

https://www.rethink.org/

We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning.

Heads Together

https://www.headstogether.org.uk/

Heads Together is a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, which combines a campaign to tackle stigma and change the conversation on mental health with fundraising for a series of innovative new mental health services.

Centre for Mental Health

https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/

Centre for Mental Health is an independent, not for profit thinktank dedicated to eradicating mental health inequalities and fighting injustice by changing policy and practice.

Mental Health Foundation

https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

e take a public mental health approach to prevention, finding solutions for individuals, those at risk and for society, in order to improve everyone’s mental wellbeing.

Mental Health First Aid England

https://mhfaengland.org/

Through our training and campaigning, we equip people with the skills they need to support their own and others’ wellbeing.

SANE

https://www.sane.org.uk/how-we-help/emotional-support

We work to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.

Samaritans

https://www.samaritans.org/

Our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Samaritans volunteers answer calls for help via our unique 24-hour listening service, email, letter, face to face and through our Welsh language service.

Counselling Directory

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/

A nationwide database of qualified counsellors and therapists.

Men's Health Forum

https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/

All men and boys - particularly those in the most disadvantaged areas and communities - will have the information, services and treatments they need to live healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives.

Mentell

https://www.mentell.org.uk/

Mentell provides circles for men aged 18+ to talk in a safe and confidential space, free from advice and judgement.

Anxiety UK

https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/

Anxiety UK promotes the relief and rehabilitation of persons suffering from anxiety disorders, phobias and conditions and raises awareness of a range of topics within the wide issue of anxiety.

Bipolar UK

https://www.bipolaruk.org/

Bipolar UK is the only national charity dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by bipolar. Our mission is to empower everyone affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.

No Panic

https://nopanic.org.uk/

No Panic is a registered charity that helps and supports those living with Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders.

OCD Action

https://ocdaction.org.uk/

Working for a society where OCD is better understood and diagnosed quickly, where appropriate treatment options are open and accessible, where support and information are readily available and where nobody feels ashamed to ask for help.

OCD UK

https://www.ocduk.org/

We provide advice, information, and support services for those affected by OCD, and campaign to end the trivialisation and stigma of OCD.

Kooth

https://www.kooth.com/

An online wellbeing community for young people -a judgement-free forum to get advice, help others and share your story.

Papyrus

https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

The national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.

Young Minds

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

We’re the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health. We want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health, and all young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what.

Shout

https://giveusashout.org/

UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support.

Zero Suicide Alliance

https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com/

Supports individuals and organisations in suicide awareness and prevention.

There are many self-help apps available. Here is a selection that may be useful. Take care in choosing the apps which work best for you.

#StayAlive

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/stay-alive/id915458967

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.org.suicideprevention.stayalive&pcampaignid=web_share

Hub of Hope

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hub-of-hope/id1337090866

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chasingthestigma.hubofhope&pcampaignid=web_share

CalmHarm

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calm-harm/id961611581

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.org.stem4.calmharm&pcampaignid=web_share

Mettle

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mettle-mental-fitness-for-men/id1664930136

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mettle.app&hl=en_GB

There are lots of books available on a wide range of mental health subjects. Here is a selection that may be useful for people interested in men and mental health, and mental health in work and leisure contexts.

We have provided links to these books online at two prominent retailers, but 12th Man also support independent businesses and encourage you to find these and other mental health titles in your local bookshop.