I need help
If you are in immediate crisis and feel you can’t keep yourself safe, please call the Emergency Services on:
999 (UK)
000 (Australia)
911 (US)
Whilst it may feel terrifying asking for help as you fear judgement or rejection for it, there are lots of organisations and charities out there that can help when you’re ready to ask for support.
Samaritans
The Samaritans are a year-round confidential listening service for anyone who needs to talk. Whether you feel lonely, you’re simply having a bad day and need to vent or are in crisis, they listen without judgement and can help. You don’t have to feel so alone.
How to get in touch:
Call: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org (please note that if you do email the Samaritans over a number of hours or days, it may not always be the same person who responds)
Website: www.samaritans.org
CALM
The Calm (Campaign Against Living Miserably) Zone is a charity focused on reducing the male suicide rate and specifically supporting men. They work with Government and celebrities to campaign for better awareness and support.
How to get in touch:
Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm – midnight 365 days a year)
Online: Webchat (5pm – midnight 365 days a year)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Shout
Shout is a 24/7 crisis text service for anyone that needs immediate support.
How to get in touch:
Text: Text “SHOUT” to 85258 and a volunteer will respond
If you work in Blue Light services you can text “BLUELIGHT” to the same number and a volunteer will Blue Light expertise will respond
Website: www.giveusashout.org
Andy’s Man Club
Andy’s Man Club is an informal, drop-in meeting every Monday at 7pm with locations across the country.
(we don’t currently recommend attending AMC if you are police as there is a risk of meeting offenders which helps neither parties discuss their feelings)
How to get in touch:
Website: www.andysmanclub.co.uk
ManKind Initiative
The ManKind Initiative is a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and/or violence who can listen and offer support and advice whatever your circumstances.
How to get in touch:
Call: 01823 334244 (weekdays 10am – 4pm)
Website: www.mankind.org
Police Support
There are a variety of organisations and charities available to support police
Police Care UK
Police Care UK is a charity for serving and veteran police officers and staff, volunteers, and their families who have suffered any physical or psychological harm as a result of policing.
How to get in touch:
Call: 0300 012 0030 (9am – 5pm Monday to Friday)
Email: hello@policecare.org.uk
Website: www.policecare.org.uk
Call4Backup
This is the only peer support charity for police and staff in the UK and can help with everything from counselling to advice on financial support.
How to get in touch:
Call: 0300 121 0 999 (please check their website for call times)
Email: support@call4backup.org
Website: www.call4backup.org
PTSD999
Run by ex-job and other volunteers, PTSD999 works with individuals through counselling.
How to get in touch:
Call: 01223 755130 (9am to 5pm)
Text: 07778485528
Email: support@ptsd999.org.uk
Website: www.ptsd999.org.uk
Police Chaplaincy
Most police forces have a chaplaincy service available to listen regardless of your religion (or even if you’re not).
How to get in touch:
Website: www.home.policechaplaincy.uk
Oscar Kilo
Oscar Kilo is the National Police Wellbeing Service where you can access a range of resources and courses with your PNN email login.
How to get in touch:
Website: www.oscarkilo.org.uk