We treat men primarily because men consistently account for over 75% of suicides in the UK. We also know that in general men are less likely to access psychological therapies than women: only 36% of referrals to NHS talking therapies are for men, so our founders felt very strongly that designing a service only for men would be more successful at saving lives than one aimed at both men and women.
About James' Place
James’ Place saves the lives of men in suicidal crisis.
We are a charity offering free, life-saving treatment to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.
We stop men dying by suicide. Our professional therapists get quickly to the heart of a man’s suicidal crisis and help him solve it.
We are unique because our treatment is proven to work, quick to access and delivered in a safe, friendly, non-clinical environment by trained, professional therapists.
We have treated over 4,300 suicidal men since 2018.
We help men in suicidal crisis find hope for the future. Read some stories here of men we have helped.
You have had an immense impact on my life. I did not expect it from just weeks of therapy. When I first came to you, I was so ashamed of events in my life that I saw as failures, feeling utterly lost and helpless. Your kindness and patience helped me truly process that I have nothing to be ashamed of. I can hardly find the words to express how helpful I found our therapy sessions. It is no exaggeration to say that you may have saved my life when I felt absolutely alone and hopeless.
Rohan,
James' Place client
Our story
James’ Place was founded by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley following the tragic death of their son James in December 2006. James was 21 years old and studying at University of Newcastle when he had a routine and minor operation. Afterwards he began to feel anxious about the outcome of the operation, and started to have suicidal thoughts. He went to a walk-in centre and was referred to A&E for help, where he was assessed as a low priority. After waiting in A&E for several hours, he left without being seen. A few days later, just ten days after the operation, James took his own life.
Clare and Nick were determined to prevent other families from losing loved ones and set up James’ Place to provide support for men in suicidal crisis whose needs are not met by existing services.
The first James’ Place opened in June 2018 in Liverpool, the first of its kind in the UK. Our second James’ Place centre opened in London in 2022. Our third centre in Newcastle opened in early 2024. We offer safe, friendly, non-clinical environments, where suicidal men are cared for and respected.
We will open two new centres by the end of 2026. With five centres open we will be able to treat up to 2,000 men per year.
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