Valuable resources
Access support, advice, and community connections that empower men to improve their mental wellbeing, overcome challenges, and thrive.
Mental health and wellbeing support
- Birmingham Mind Helpline: Emotional support, advice, and signposting for people experiencing mental health difficulties.
The Birmingham Mind Helpline provides support for mental health issues. You can contact them at:
- Phone: 0121 262 3555 (Freephone: 0800 915 9292)
- Hours: 9am – 11pm, every day birminghammind.org+2.
For additional support, you can also email help@birminghammind.org or use their webchat service
- Black Country Healthcare Mental Health Support: Information, advice, and access to local mental health support, including Sanctuary Hubs for people needing emotional support.
Crisis support
If you feel overwhelmed or are struggling to cope, immediate help is available. Please do not hesitate to reach out to these vital services:
- Samaritans: Call 116 123 for free, confidential support at any time.
- NHS 111 Mental Health Crisis Support: Contact NHS 111 and select the mental health option for urgent support.
- Emergency: In an emergency where there is immediate danger, call 999.
SilverCloud
Silver Cloud is an online wellbeing programme designed to help people manage stress, anxiety, and depression. The programme consists of a series of modules tailored to individual needs and selected by a therapist. The eight-week course can be completed at your own pace, allowing you to work through the content at a time that suits you. It provides practical tools, strategies, and guidance to support your mental health and wellbeing.
CALM Helpline 0800 58 58 58
The CALM helpline is open 5pm until midnight every day of the year. Their helpline is for people in the UK who are feeling down for any reason and need to talk or find information and support.
Further assistance
West Midlands Men's Aid is committed to helping you find the support you need. While we focus on mental health, we understand that other aspects of life can impact wellbeing. For assistance with housing and other related concerns you can consult with local council resources or charities specializing in these areas.
- Brushstrokes provides free, holistic support to help people navigate the challenges of settlement and prevent poverty, destitution and homelessness.
Email info@brushstrokessandwell.org.ukPhone0121 565 2234
Websitehttps://www.brushstrokessandwell.org.uk/
Opening hours
Monday, 10am-3pm drop-in for all new clients.
Tuesday-Friday, 9am-3pm
Foodbank Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am-2pm
- The Citizens Advice Bureau, now commonly known as Citizens Advice, is a charitable organization in the United Kingdom that helps people navigate a wide range of problems, including debt, housing, employment, benefits, consumer rights, and legal matters. It operates through a network of local offices, online services, and telephone support, offering guidance that is independent, confidential, impartial, and free to the public search here for your local Citizen Advise Bureau
Homelessness Support
Local councils provide various forms of support for individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
Homelessness in Dudley
Homelessness in Sandwell
Homelessness in Birminghm
EWA European’s Welfare Association CIC (EWA CIC)
European’s Welfare Association CIC (EWA CIC) is a community-led organisation providing holistic support to Central and Eastern European migrants in the West Midlands in the areas of education and culture, immigration support, and community outreach.
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