Men’s Mental Health Support lines
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Men often feel embarrassed or uncomfortable talking about their mental health. However, there is support available for men across the whole country. Below you can find details of the mental health and support services available both nationally and locally in Hertfordshire.
National Support
MANUP? Men’s Mental Health Charity which is aiming to change minds about MEN’s mental health and raise awareness about mental health among men. www.manup.how
Men’s Sheds Connection, conversation and creation – that’s what joining a Men’s Shed is all about. Men’s Sheds encourage people to come together to make, repair and repurpose, supporting projects in their local communities – improving wellbeing, reducing loneliness and combatting social isolation. www.menssheds.org.uk
Grassroots Suicide Prevention Supporting male suicide prevention. www.prevent-suicide.org.uk
Help for Heroes Hidden Wounds Offering support to Veterans and Armed Forces family members struggling with depression, anxiety and anger. Tel: 0808 2020 144, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. For out of hours or urgent support telephone Combat Stress Tel: 0800 1381619. www.helpforheroes.org.uk/get-support/mental-health-and-wellbeing/hidden-wounds-service
Men’s Health Forum Provides practical information and guidance for men such as stress, addiction, sex & physical wellbeing, including an online forum. www.menshealthforum.org.uk
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) A charity helping to prevent male suicide in the UK. Resources, information and a helpline providing support. Tel: 0800 58 58 58, 5pm-midnight, 365 days a year. www.thecalmzone.net
Becoming a Man (BAM) BAM is a mental well-being intervention programme that aims to support young men’s personal development by taking into account their lived experience and the often difficult environments they must navigate. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/programmes/families-children-and-young-people/becoming-man-bam
Men’s Mental Health Support for when you need it. https://wellbeinghub.scot/resource/mens-mental-health/
YMCA West and Central Herts Support for young men and women with accommodation, education, family support, health and wellbeing.
Telephone 01923 353600 Email [email protected]
Drug and Alcohol Help Services
Change Grow Live
Countywide Service, all ages, out-of-hour, telephone support, family support, local hubs and online. www.changegrowlive.org
Narcotics Anonymous
www.ukna.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Drinkline
0300 123 1110
Alcoholic Anonymous
0800 9177
Regional Support – Hertfordshire
HPFT Single Point of Access (SPA) Single Point of Access (SPA) 24/7 Mental Health Helpline
Herts residents of all ages can contact our 24/7 Single Point of Access (SPA) Mental Health Helpline team at any hour of the day or night, 365 days a year. The team can provide support for Herts residents who are experiencing a mental health crisis, need some mental health support or just want to talk on: Freephone 0800 6444 101.
Mind in Mid Herts Providing prevention, recovery and support services in Hertfordshire to empower people to take control of their mental health. https://www.mindinmidherts.org.uk/
#TalkSuicide If you are in Hertfordshire area and are looking for help, support or just to meet new people there is lots available. https://letstalkaboutsuicide.co.uk/mens-health-hertfordshire/
Spectrum – Hertfordshire Drug and Alcohol Services Out-of-hours helpline providing advice on drug and alcohol use. Tel: 0800 652 3169. www.changegrowlive.org
JOCA – Just One Click Away Set up by Welwyn Rugby Club, this local service provides support, guidance and a friendly ear, especially for men.
Contact the various JOCA welfare teams via email: Welwyn Garden city: [email protected] Hitchin: [email protected] Watford: [email protected]
The Living Room
St Albans, Watford and Stevenage. 18+, Group Therapy, Community Rehab, Family and Caers, All addiction supported. www.livingroomherts.org
Visit Support lines – Guideposts Trust for general mental health helplines, webchat services and text services that can support you if you’re in a crisis, have a mental health condition, or just need to talk to someone.
