Support for Men

If someone is in immediate danger

Call 999 immediately.

For urgent mental health support, contact NHS 111, SHOUT (text 85258), or Samaritans (116 123).

If you’re in crisis

• Samaritans – Call 116 123 (24/7)
• SHOUT – Text 85258 (24/7)
• National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK  – Call 0800 587 0800 (6pm-Midnight)
• CALM – Call 0800 58 58 58 (24/7)

Mental Health

• Mid and North East Essex Mind – Call 01206 764600 (Mon- Fri 9am to 5pm)
• ROFMH (Reach Out For Mental Health) – info@reachoutfmh.co.uk
• Essex Shed Network – Call 01621 851891 (Mon-Thurs 9 AM-5 PM, Fri 9AM – 4.30PM)
• OCD Action Helpline – Call 0300 636 5478 (Mon–Fri: 9:30 AM–8 PM)
• SANEline – Call 0300 304 7000 (4 PM–10 PM)
• Moodswings Helpline – Call 0161 832 37 36 (Mon–Fri: 10 AM–4 PM)
• Breaking the Silence Helpline – Call 01274 497535 (Wed: 12:30 PM–2:30 PM, Fri: 12 PM–2:30 PM)

Domestic Abuse

• Respect Men’s Advice Line – Call 0808 8010327 (Mon–Fri: 10 AM–5 PM)
• The Men Standing Up Helpline – Call 0300 303 0167 (Mon–Fri: 9 AM–4:30 PM)
• The Salvation Army Modern Slavery Helpline – Call 0800 808 3733 (24/7)

Sexual Abuse

• SurvivorsUK – Call 0808 801 0332 (Mon–Fri: 10 AM–12 PM) Text 07860031252 (Mon–Sun: 12 PM–8 PM)
• National Male Survivor Helpline (Safeline) – Call 0808 800 5005 (Mon: 9 AM–7 PM, Tue–Thu: 9 AM–5 PM, Fri: 9 AM–4 PM) Chat online (24/7)
• 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line – Call 0808 500 2222 (24/7)
• SAIL Helpline – Text 07522 561397 (Mon: 9:30 AM–5 PM, Tue–Fri: 9:30 AM–2:30 PM)  Call 0800 028 2678 (Mon: 9:30 AM–5 PM, Tue–Fri: 9:30 AM–2:30 PM)
• The Survivors Trust – Call 0808 801 0818 (Monday – Thursday: 10am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-3pm & 6pm-8pm Friday: 10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3pm Saturday: 10am – 12.30pm Sunday: 6pm – 8pm Bank holidays: 10am – 12.30pm)

Substance Use

• With You – Chat online (Mon–Fri: 9 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 10 AM–4 PM)
• Talk to Frank – Call 0300 123 6600 ( 24/7) Text 82111
• Drinkline – Call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm)
• Narcotics Anonymous – Call 0300 999 1212 (Mon–Sun: 10 AM–11:59 PM)
• Al-Anon Family Groups – Call 0800 0086 811 (10am – 10pm)

Family & Relationships

• FamilyLine – Call 0808 802 6666 Text: 07537 404 282 (Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm (closed on bank holidays))
• Coram Family Lives Helpline – Call 0808 800 2222 (Mon- Fri 9am to 9pm Sat–Sun 10am to 3pm)
• Both Parents Matter – Call 0300 0300 363 (Mon: 9 AM–10 PM, Tue: 9 AM–10 AM, Wed–Fri: 9 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 10 AM–3 PM)

Eating Disorders

• Beat Eating Disorders – Call 0808 801 0677 (Mon- Fri 3pm-8pm)
• Eating Disorders Support Helpline – Call 01494 793223 (8am-11pm)

Other Support

• Victim Support – Call 08 08 16 89 111 (24/7)
• Revenge Porn Helpline – Call 0345 6000 459 (Mon–Thu: 10 AM–4 PM)
• Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide – Call 0300 111 5065 (Mon–Sun: 9 AM–7 PM)
• Blue Cross Pet Loss support – Online chat or Call 0800 096 6606 (Mon-Sun 8.30AM to 8.30PM)