A Comprehensive Guide for Men’s Mental Health Resources

ByCourtney

June is Men’s Mental Health Month

A Resource Guide from Uplift & Anchor

Welcome to Uplift & Anchor. If you’ve been here a while, you know that this space is deeply dedicated to mindfulness, self-love, and providing emotional grounding resources primarily for women. However, mental wellness is a universal need that transcends our usual focus.

As a wife and a mother, I see firsthand the silent weight that many men carry. Society often tells men to “tough it out,” leaving so many struggling in isolation. June is Men’s Mental Health Month, and it is incredibly important to me to acknowledge the men out there who are battling depression, anxiety, stress, or burnout.

I’ve compiled this comprehensive list of men’s mental health resources. Whether you are a woman looking for support tools to gently share with a partner, dad, brother, or friend, or a man who has stumbled upon this post looking for a lifeline, you are not alone. Please use and share these resources.

Top Men’s Mental Health Resources

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Immediate Crisis Support

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger or experiencing a crisis, please reach out to these free, 24/7, and confidential resources right away:

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Provides immediate emotional support. Call or text 988, or chat online at 988lifeline.org. I have personally used this resource and it is great to have on hand and even save in your phone just in case.
  • Crisis Text Line: A text-based mental health support service. Text “HOME” to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor or visit crisistextline.org.
  • Veterans Crisis Line: Specifically for veterans, active-duty military, and their loved ones. Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or use their online crisis chat at veteranscrisisline.net.
  • SAMHSA National Helpline: Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for a treatment referral and information service, or visit samhsa.gov.

Men-Specific Mental Health Organizations

These organizations are tailored specifically to how men experience and process mental health struggles, often using relatable language and actionable steps.

  • Man Therapy: Uses humor and straightforward advice to break down the stigma of men’s mental health. They offer a great self-assessment tool and a repository of actionable advice. Visit Man Therapy
  • HeadsUpGuys: A comprehensive resource focused on helping men manage and overcome depression, featuring a self-check screening tool and stories from men who have navigated similar struggles. Visit HeadsUpGuys
  • Movember: Known for raising awareness for prostate and testicular cancer, Movember is also heavily invested in men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Visit Movember
  • Face It Foundation: Provides men with peer support, resources, and social opportunities to help them confront depression and manage their recovery. Visit Face It Foundation

Support Groups and Peer Communities

Healing often happens in a community. These groups provide spaces for men to connect, share their burdens, and build meaningful emotional friendships.

  • MensGroup: Offers online discussion forums and virtual support groups designed to help men navigate challenges like divorce, relationships, communication, motivation, and fatherhood. Visit MensGroup
  • EVRYMAN: A community focused on emotional wellness that connects men through drop-in support groups, retreats, and programs designed to help build vulnerability. Visit EVRYMAN
  • The ManKind Project: A non-profit organization that provides training and programs for men to form connections. They offer free, confidential, online men’s groups throughout the country. Visit The ManKind Project
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Therapy Directories & BIPOC Resources

Finding a therapist who understands your specific background and challenges is a vital step in the healing journey.

  • Black Men Heal: A non-profit organization focused on the mental health needs of Black men by pairing them with therapists of color. The organization often offers up to eight free therapy sessions to those who apply. Visit Black Men Heal
  • The Men’s List: An online directory specifically tailored to help individuals find mental health professionals who specialize in men’s issues. Visit The Men’s List
  • Psychology Today: A broad, highly searchable directory. Use their “Find a Therapist” tool and apply the “Men’s Issues” filter to find local professionals tailored to male-specific challenges. Visit Psychology Today

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