Stories & blog
Andrew’s story
"That first time I went I just felt so hopeless, and could barely talk without breaking down, but every therapy session I had I felt a bit better."...
Ian’s story
"I was a typical man and masked it. The feelings were getting worse and worse. I just couldn’t handle them anymore and I made an attempt on my life."...
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...