James' Place offers free, immediate, and life-saving one-to-one therapy for men experiencing a suicidal crisis. The service provides a structured programme of 6-8 face-to-face sessions with trained therapists in a calm, non-clinical environment, using an evidence-based “Lay Your Cards on the Table” model to help men understand their crisis, navigate immediate risks, and develop practical strategies for staying safe. Support aims to help men stabilise their crisis, understand what drives their suicidal thoughts, and regain a sense of control and hope. Services are delivered from centres in Birmingham (34 Harborne Rd, B15 3AA), Liverpool (50 Catharine St, Liverpool L8 7NG), London (20 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8LP), Newcastle (1 Summerhill Street, Newcastle, NE4 6EJ), and a satellite service in Darlington (Tandem, Morton Park Business Training Centre, Yarm Road, Darlington, DL1 4PJ). To access support, men can refer themselves by email or phone. Teams operate Monday to Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm (excluding Bank Holidays).
Service access criteria:
Men (and people who identify as men) age 18 + from the London and surrounding areas experiencing a suicidal crisis. Men willing and able to engage in talking therapy who are registered with a GP – or eligible for registration.
Categories:
Bereavement support
Mental health support
Mental health
Additional needs catered for:
Physical disability friendly
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