Get support

If you have a plan to end your life, are experiencing intense and distressing suicidal thoughts that you are at risk of acting on, and/or have recently tried to take your own life, it’s important to seek help as soon as possible. We know that this may be very difficult, and it may seem overwhelming to reach out and tell someone what is going on, but please know that many men have felt how you feel now and have come through their crisis. You can find some of their stories here. 

Similarly, if you are a health professional or a friend or family member worried about a man who you feel has reached the point of suicidal crisis, you can request James’ Place help with that person’s consent.  

We provide free, life-saving therapy to men in suicidal crisis through quick, safe and effective therapy, available at the point of crisis in our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle. 

Together with our trained, professional therapists, we can help you understand how you got to the point of suicidal crisis, what is keeping the crisis going and importantly learn new ways of coping that will help if a similar set of circumstances arises in the future. 

Who we help

James’ Place provides life-saving therapy to men who are in suicidal crisis, largely due to events in their lives such as a relationship breakdown, bereavement, financial worries or other issues.  

You can refer yourself to us if: 

• you are male and age 18+. We support men of all backgrounds, including trans men. We also recognise that some non-binary people may feel our service is right for them, and we welcome conversations to explore this.
• you live in London and the surrounding area, the North East, or the North West and are able to travel to one of our centres. 
• you are experiencing a suicidal crisis. By this we mean experiencing intense and distressing suicidal thoughts that you are at risk of acting on, and/or have recently tried to take your own life.
• you are willing and able to engage in talking therapy.
• you are registered with a GP – or eligible for registration. We can help you with this if necessary.
• you have access to stable accommodation for the duration of your treatment with us.
• you are not currently receiving treatment for a severe and long-lasting mental health condition from a crisis team or a community mental health team.

If you have any questions or queries about whether our service is right for you, or you need help filling in the referral form, please call us during office hours, Monday to Friday 9.30-5.30.  Our contact details are here.

If we believe another service may be more appropriate for you, we will do our best to guide you towards the right support.

How to refer yourself or someone else 

You can refer yourself, or can refer a man you know. We accept referrals from professionals including those working in health and community services, and from concerned friends or family members.  

Please request an assessment by clicking this referral form link. If you do not have access to an electronic device or need assistance filling out the referral form, please call us. 

You can find other sources of help here. 

What happens next

Once you have filled in a referral form, a member of our team will get in touch with you as soon as possible and within 24 hours during working hours. 

We’ll invite you in for a first meeting within 48 hours. You’ll come to one of our safe, friendly, non-clinical centres for a cup of tea or coffee, and a chance to chat through your situation with a trained, professional therapist and decide whether our treatment is right for you. 

If you decide to take the treatment forward you will be allocated a therapist who you will see typically every week for 6-8 sessions. The therapist will work closely with you to keep you safe, understanding what it feels like to be in a suicidal crisis, how you got to this point, what keeps it going and how to get through it. 

Need immediate help?

For immediate support go to your nearest A&E or walk-in centre, call the NHS on 111, call the Samaritans on 116 123, or text SHOUT to 85258. You can also contact your GP to find local resources for a mental health emergency or find support via the Hub of Hope app. 

Jack explains what it felt like to come to James’ Place for the first time.