You don't have to face this alone - support is available

Urgent support

If you are feeling suicidal, overwhelmed, or in immediate danger, please reach out for help straight away. Call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

Emergency services
999 A&E

You can also speak to someone urgently by calling NHS 111 and selecting option 2, contacting Samaritans on 116 123, or texting SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential support at any time of day or night.

NHS 111 Option 2
Shout Text Shout to 85258
Samaritans 116 123

Other Support and Help

For additional mental health support in the UK, there are a range of confidential services available, including NHS mental health services, local crisis teams, charities, and community organisations that can offer help, guidance, and ongoing support.

116 123

24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress.

CALM
Every Mind Matters

Helpline and chat for men struggling with mental health.

Hub of Hope

UK’s largest mental health support directory with local and national listings.

ANDYSMANCLUB
Men’s Minds Matter
ManKind Initiative

Suicide prevention and psychological support resources for men.

0808 800 1170
Tough To Talk

Confidential advice for male victims of domestic abuse.

Movember

Education and training to reduce male suicide stigma. Global movement promoting men’s mental health and suicide prevention.

Respect – Men’s Advice Line

Support for male victims of domestic abuse

0808 801 0327
Young Minds

Mental health support for children and young people

0808 802 5544
NHS 111 Option 2

Direct access to mental health professionals for urgent needs

Dial 111

Norfolk-Based Organisations

MensCraft

Men’s wellbeing charity offering one-to-one support, groups, and suicide prevention

0800 208 8382
MAP

Advice and counselling for young people in Norfolk

01603 766994
Men’s Shed

Community spaces for men to connect and reduce isolation

Norfolk & Waveney Mind

Local mental health charity offering counselling and crisis support

0300 330 5488
NIDAS

Support for victims of domestic abuse, including men

0300 561 0555
Say It Lad

Encourages men to talk openly about mental health and wellbeing

Walk and Talk EA

Organises walking groups for men to promote conversation and mental wellbeing