Local support
There are a range of services in Northumberland which can help you with different issues.
Andy’s Man Club
Men’s suicide prevention charity, which offers free to attend peer-to-peer support groups.
NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies
One-to-one talking therapy for depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health related problems.
Northumberland Early Help for families
Support for families who are struggling through Family Hubs. Call 01670 536400 or email EHA@northumberland.gov.uk
Men’s Sheds
Reducing loneliness through Men’s Sheds: a place to pursue practical interests at leisure, to practice skills and enjoy making and mending.
Heart Wood
Based in Hexham, Northumberland, Heart Wood offers residential CPD training courses. If you’d like discuss joining a Men’s Group, please call Chip on 07940 853123 or email admin@heartwoodcharity.org
Domestic abuse advice and support
Men’s Domestic Abuse Advice Line
The Men’s Advice Line is here for all male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them. Freephone 0808 8010327.
ManKind Initiative – Domestic Abuse
Helping men escape domestic abuse. Freephone 0808 800 1170 or call helpline 01823 334 244 (for those with inclusive minutes).
NHS UK
Help after rape and sexual assault, including information and support.
Men’s health activities and quizzes
Men’s Health Forum: DIY MAN MOT
A quick and easy health check you can do at home.
Men’s Health Forum
Ask health questions and find out information through ‘The Man Manuals’ available digitally.
NHS Healthy Choices Quiz
Find out how your lifestyle could be affecting your health and wellbeing by taking this quiz.
Low Testosterone Symptom Test – Centre for Men’s Health
Confidential questionnaire test to help find out whether your current symptoms may be due to Low Testosterone.
The ‘male menopause’ (andropause)
NHS UK
NHS information on the ‘male menopause‘ – a term which you may have heard used in the media.
Centre for Men’s Health
Information, support and resources for those suffering from andropause.
Mental health support
Visit our mental health page to find support with your mental health. You are not alone and there is lots of support available. If you need help right now call 0800 652 2861 or call NHS 111 and select option 2 for urgent mental health support. There are also services dedicated for men that could help you:
Tough Enough to Care
Daily mental health and wellbeing advice.
ManHealth
Supporting men through difficulties in their mental and physical ill health, ultimately to prevent suicide. Advice and raising awareness.
Men Who Talk
Free, online social groups helping men talk about what matters, without judgment.
Help For Heroes
Mental health support for veterans and heroes.
Mental Health Foundation
Information on mental health and how it affects men.
Prostate cancer
Dedicated support for those affected by prostate cancer is available. Additional cancer support, information and guidance in Northumberland is available through our cancer support page.
Prostate Cancer UK
Information and support for anyone affected by prostate cancer.
Prostate Cancer Research infopool
Providing information for those affected by prostate cancer.
Tackle Prostate Cancer
In-person support groups and information for those suffering from prostate cancer.
Centre for Men’s Health
Information on prostate health.
Sexual health
One-to-One Centres
You can make an appointment at a One-to-One Centre in Alnwick, Berwick, Blyth or Hexham for free and confidential sexual health services. The One-to-One Centres at Blyth Health Centre and North Tyneside General Hospital offer walk-in clinics. Walk-in clinics are available at Blyth on Wednesdays 8.45am to 4pm and on Thursdays 8.45am to 6.30pm, and at North Tyneside on Wednesdays and Thursdays 8.45am to 4pm. Call 0344 728 0554 to find out more about these services or book an appointment.
Contraception
Find information about contraception and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) on the Northumbria Healthcare website.
Terrence Higgins Trust: HIV & contraception
Information about condoms, PrEP and PEP, and how they protect you against HIV.
NHS UK: Sexual health for gay and bisexual men
Find information on sexual health issues for gay and bisexual men.
Physical health
NHS Every Mind Matters
Find information and resources on how to be more active for your mental health.
Places Leisure
Find a local leisure centre near you in Northumberland.
NHS Men’s Health Hub
Discover helpful links and information on your health.
Northumberland Recovery College
Events and activities, including football and boxing.
Healthwatch Northumberland
We are your local health and social care champion. We’re here to make sure your views on NHS and social care services in Northumberland are heard.
