Stories & blog
Five years of James’ Place evaluation
Five years of evaluation shows significant reductions in suicidality and psychological distress in men that come to James' Place...
Daniel’s story
"I was drinking too much, being horrible to everyone, not eating, I could feel myself going under. I went to the GP but all he could do was get me a urgent mental health appointment four months later."...
Take Action to Prevent Suicide
For Mental Health Awareness Week (11th-17th May), we’re sharing moving stories from men who came to James' Place in suicidal crisis and have since rebuilt their lives...
Introducing Ciaran
My name is Ciaran and I have lived in Birmingham most of my life (a Brummie through and through!) When I found out that James’ Place was coming to Birmingham and the West Midlands, I felt compelled to be a part of it...
Jay’s story
29 year old Jay came to James' Place Newcastle in May 2025 after a relationship breakdown and job worries drove him to make an attempt on his life...
Matt’s story
39 year old teacher Matt from Hackney found himself in suicidal crisis after losing his dad to suicide...