HELP & SUPPORT
The Man Down Programme cannot offer emergency support sadly - as much as we would love too! However please see these support services and access them - no shame and no embarrassment! Men - TALK.
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If you need immediate help:
In an emergency:
Call 999
Go to your local A&E department
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If you're in crisis and need to speak to someone:
Call NHS 111 (for when you need help but are not in immediate danger)
Contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment
Contact the Samaritans (details below)
Use the 'Shout' crisis text line - text SHOUT to 85258
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Samaritans
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
116 123 (free to call from within the UK and Ireland), 24 hours a day
Email: jo@samaritans.org
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Other sources of advice and support
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Mind
Mind offers advice, support and information to people experiencing a mental health difficulty and their family and friends. Mind also has a network of local associations in England and Wales to which people can turn for help and assistance.
Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm (except bank holidays).
InfoLine: 0300 123 3393 to call, or text 86463
Email info@mind.org.uk
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LGBT Foundation
https://lgbt.foundation/helpline
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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.
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National Advice Service: 0300 5000 927 (Open 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday)
Email advice@rethink.org
(Rethink was formerly called the National Schizophrenia Fellowship)
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PAPYRUS UK
PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. They support young people under 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, as well as people concerned about someone else.
Helpline: 0800 068 4141
Text: 07786209697
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Open 10am-10pm on weekdays and 2pm-10pm on weekends and bank holidays
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Black Men's Health
https://blackmenshealth.org.uk/
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YoungMinds
Parents helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Mon-Fri from 9.30am to 4pm)
YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: text YM to 85258
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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
A helpline for men in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support.
Helpline for men: 0800 58 58 58
Webchat: www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat/
5pm to midnight, every day of the year
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Black Minds Matter UK
https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/
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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
Saneline: 0300 304 7000 (local rate on BT landlines) Open 4:30-10:30pm every day
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Mentell
Mentell provides circles for men aged 18+ to talk in a safe and confidential space, free from advice and judgement.
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Gendered Intelligence
https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/
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NHS mental health services
Find information, advice and local services on the NHS website. You can also get advice from the NHS 111 phone service.
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BIG LOVE
MDP Team