It’s Men’s Mental Health month and for everyone in Canada I want you to know that 9-8-8 in all provinces 2-1-1, and 8-1-1 in most will connect you to supports with 9-8-8 being a suicide line.
In America you can call 866-903-3787 which is a prevention line or 1-800-662-4357 which is a general help line
England NHS 1-1-1, Papyrus HOPELINE 0800 068 4141, Samaritans 116123
Wales NHS Direct 0845 46 47, Samaritans 116123 or 0808 164 0123(Cymraeg). Papyrus HOPELINE is also available.
Scotland NHS 111, Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87, and Papyrus HOPELINE
North Ireland Lifeline 0808 808 8000, Papyrus and Samaritans
Ireland 01 554 3811 domestic violence helpline, you can text SPUNOUT to 50808 for texting services, Pieta House Call 1800 247 247 to speak to a therapist, or HELP to 51444.
Australia Lifeline 13 11 14, Men’s line 1300 78 99 78, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636.
If none of these seem like an option to you, I want you to know I don’t think there’s a single, priest or pastor who would turn away someone in need.
You guys are loved even if the mainstream is louder than it has any right to be.
