Emergency Services
If you have acted or are about to act on your thoughts, or are in danger in any way, call 999 now.
You’re not alone, if you need to talk to someone right now:
Samaritans (24/7): Call 116 123
Mind Infoline: Call 0300 123 3393
NHS 111: Call 111 (Option 2 for mental health)
South Staffs Mental Health Helpline: Call 0808 196 3002 – (Stafford, Stone, Rugeley, Cannock, Litchfield, Burton & more)
Every week, Man Time hosts a face-to-face supportive space for men to talk and connect.
You can find the latest meeting times and locations on our home page and follow our Facebook page for updates, changes and additional events.
These regular gatherings provide a safe, comfortable space to talk openly, share experiences and find support with the things that matter most.
It’s a time for connection, understanding, and mutual support – where every voice is heard and every story is valued.
www.samaritans.org – 24-hour confidential support for distress or despair.
www.giveusashout.org – 24/7 free text support for people who may not want to talk on the phone.
www.thecalmzone.net – Helpline and webchat to prevent male suicide.
www.mind.org.uk – Advice and support for mental health issues, including PTSD.
www.rethink.org – Advocacy and support for severe mental illness.
www.hubofhope.co.uk – Find local mental health services and support across the UK.
www.anxietyuk.org.uk – Therapy and resources for anxiety and PTSD.
www.ptsduk.org – Awareness and support for PTSD.
www.combatstress.org.uk – Mental health support for veterans, including PTSD.
www.bipolaruk.org – Peer support and information for people affected by bipolar disorder.
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk – Support for eating disorders.
www.papyrus-uk.org – Suicide prevention support for young people.
Northern Ireland
www.lifelinehelpline.info – 24-hour crisis support for anyone in Northern Ireland experiencing distress or despair.
www.inspirewellbeing.org – Mental health, wellbeing and addiction support across Northern Ireland, including counselling and community-based services.
Headspace FC CIC – relaxed football sessions supporting mental wellbeing and connection. www.headspacefc.co.uk
Walk Talk Action – group walks, drop-ins and wellbeing activities in Stoke-on-Trent. www.walktalkaction.co.uk
The Stoke Blokes – Blurton men’s group offering a friendly space to meet, talk and support each other. Facebook: The Stoke Blokes
Andy’s Man Club – free peer-to-peer support groups giving men a safe, non-judgemental space to talk. www.andysmanclub.co.uk/groups
Men Rebuilding Men CIC – Staffordshire peer support through conversation, walks and shared activities. Facebook: Men Rebuilding Men
Stafford Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club – serving personnel and veterans connecting over breakfast. www.afvbc.org
Circle of Friends – meets at Coop Funeralcare Stone every other Wednesday afternoon between 2–4pm for a cuppa, chat, friendship and support for people going through bereavement or just needing some social connection. 01785 813375
Visit the Better Health website to help you get healthier and feel better with free tips, tools and support.
Download the Catch It app and learn how to turn negative thoughts into positive ones and improve your mental wellbeing. App Store – Play Store
Download the Sorted: Mental Health app which uses a range of techniques to help improve thoughts and feelings, self-esteem and self-confidence.
Try a free online course with Live Life to the Full. Understand why you feel as you do, how to tackle problems, build confidence, feel happier, stay calm and tackle upsetting thinking.
Try a Reading Well book, chosen by health experts and people living with the concerns covered. They’re available for free from your local library.
Self-help guides – Find out how to gradually try facing your worries.
NHS audio guide – Listen to simple, common-sense advice on what you can do to boost your mood when you’re feeling low or anxious.
Learn more about Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and how it works.