Support, at your own pace
There are different ways to find support. Choose the route that feels useful to you right now.
Preparing to contact a support service?
Use a printable checklist to gather anything you may want to say or ask.
Andy’s Man Club offers peer-led, non-clinical support for men. Find a local group or learn about joining an online meeting; these groups offer shared experience rather than clinical care.
Find an Andy’s Man Club group (opens in a new tab)A GP can talk with you about your mental health and help you find an appropriate local service. The NHS guide explains how to access support.
Read NHS guidance on accessing mental health services (opens in a new tab)Samaritans is a listening service if you need someone to talk to. Call free, any time of day or night, on 116 123.
Call Samaritans on 116 123More ways to contact Samaritans (opens in a new tab)Try practical NHS guides with self-help CBT techniques for thoughts, worries and everyday challenges.
Explore NHS self-help CBT techniques (opens in a new tab)England service
Explore NHS Talking Therapies for adults aged 18+, and 16- and 17-year-olds in some areas.
Find NHS Talking Therapies in England (opens in a new tab)NHS inform mental health resources
Explore mental health resources and ways to find support in Scotland.
Explore NHS inform mental health resources (opens in a new tab)NHS 111 Wales
Read about mental health and wellbeing support in Wales, including urgent help through 111, option 2.
Read NHS 111 Wales mental health guidance (opens in a new tab)Northern Ireland Health and Social Care
Explore mental health services and local support routes through Northern Ireland’s official guide.
Explore mental health services in Northern Ireland (opens in a new tab)