CALM
UK helpline and digital resources targeted at men in crisis. Open 5pm to midnight, every day.
“Save the number in your phone now. You may not need it. Someone you know might.”
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Free, confidential help is available. If you're in crisis, call 999 or text SHOUT to 85258.
DadsMatterUK
UK charity for dads experiencing postnatal depression, anxiety or PTSD. Helpline, peer support, no judgement.
“If you're struggling, start here. Free, confidential, and they get it.”
Free, confidential help is available. If you're in crisis, call 999 or text SHOUT to 85258.
Andy's Man Club
Free weekly peer-to-peer talking groups for men. 'It's okay to talk.' Run nationwide every Monday.
“Walk in once and you'll go back. No therapy speak, just blokes who understand.”
Free, confidential help is available. If you're in crisis, call 999 or text SHOUT to 85258.
PANDAS Foundation
Perinatal mental health support — they specifically cover dads, not just mums.
“One of the few perinatal mental health services that takes dads seriously. Use them.”
Free, confidential help is available. If you're in crisis, call 999 or text SHOUT to 85258.
BetterHelp / Spill
Online therapy platforms accessible from your phone. Spill is UK-based and used by lots of employers.
“If waiting lists are the blocker, this is the route. Many UK employers cover Spill — check yours.”
Free, confidential help is available. If you're in crisis, call 999 or text SHOUT to 85258.
