Important mental health contact information
If you are ever concerned about your own or the mental health of a family member or friend, you may find some useful information below. There are plenty of compassionate services available to those in need, and we no longer need to suffer in silence.
You can always contact us at Men United too. We're on hand for support & advice if needed. You can reach us via our social media channels or via our 'Contact Us' page on this site.
SAMARITANS
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
- www.samaritans.org
- 116 123 (free to call from within the UK and Ireland), 24 hours a day
RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS
Rethink Mental Illness works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, recover a better quality of life. It provides effective services and support and campaigns for change through greater awareness and understanding.
- www.rethink.org
- National Advice Service: 0300 5000 927 (Open 9:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday)
- Email advice@rethink.org
CAMPAIGN AGAINST LIVING MISERABLY (CALM)
A helpline for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support.
- www.thecalmzone.net
- Helpline: 0800 58 58 58
- Webchat: www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat/
SANE
SANE services provide practical help, emotional support and specialist information to individuals affected by mental health problems, their family, friends and carers.
- Support Forum: www.sane.org.uk
- Call 07984 967 708 and leave a message, giving your first name and a contact number, and someone will call you back as soon as possible
- Saneline: 0300 304 7000 (currently unavailable)
- Textcare: http://www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/textcare/