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A small, source-checked selection of independent services. Choose the country you are in; language does not determine location.
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The directory lists selected independent services in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland, Australia and Italy. It is not complete for any country, and we have not confirmed that every service can take a new contact or answer a call.
22 services listed.
For anyone struggling. Listening support, not emergency dispatch.
116 123
Day and night, 24 hours. English verified. Other language provision not checked.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 19 September 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
Specialist advice for male victims and supporters. Not an emergency service.
0808 801 0327
Phone Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Webchat Mon–Fri 09:00–10:00. UK local time. Interpreter may be requested.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 19 September 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
For mental-health struggles, emotional distress and concerns about someone else. Use 911 for immediate emergency response.
Call or text 988
24 hours, every day. English verified; check provider for language options.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 19 September 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
Father-specific groups and support navigation. Not a live crisis line. Provider directory is described as USA/Canada.
1-800-944-4773
Leave a message for a callback. English/Spanish phone menu. English text: 800-944-4773; Spanish text: 971-203-7773.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 19 September 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
Male victims are included. Choose a live advocate, phone or text option. Not a substitute for 911.
1-800-799-7233
24/7. Text START to 88788 or use provider live chat. Waiting is possible. Text/data charges may apply.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 19 September 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
National suicide-prevention support for a person in distress or someone concerned about them.
3114
24 hours, 7 days. Free in France, including overseas France. French verified.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 19 September 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
Official postpartum information that recognises fathers’ mental health. Local service eligibility varies.
French-language public information. Not a helpline.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 19 September 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
Listening and crisis support. Do not assume English-language counselling or emergency dispatch.
0800 111 0 111 · 0800 111 0 222 · 116 123
Round the clock. Free. German-language service; lines may be busy.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 19 September 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
Male-victim support. Use the provider website for the contact number and current availability.
Phone counselling Mon–Thu 08:00–20:00, Fri 08:00–15:00. Chat Mon–Thu 12:00–15:00 and 17:00–19:00. German local time.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 19 September 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
Emotional support. English service is not 24/7. Costs for every channel were not verified.
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Day and night in German, French and Italian. Separate English Heart2Heart: 0800 143 000, 18:00–23:00 Swiss time.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 19 September 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
Free, anonymous support for victims of criminal acts in Switzerland and close others. 142 is not an emergency number.
142
Hours and counselling languages must be checked with the provider.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 19 September 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
Father-focused preparation and practical articles. Information, not clinical assessment or individual support.
Free online information for expectant fathers. German, French and Italian page versions; no personal counselling route verified.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 22 October 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
General advice on parenting and family concerns; not a father-specific service or a substitute for emergency care.
058 261 61 61
Telephone 24/7. WhatsApp daily 07:30–22:00 Swiss time. Check service language and any call charges.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 22 October 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
Father-specific crisis intervention and counselling; also offers time-limited supported shared housing where available. Its legal advice is a small group format, not individual representation.
089 452 235 595
Munich-based advice by appointment for fathers in difficult separation situations. Check fees, availability and service language.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 22 October 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
Offers father-focused strategy advice, separate legal consultation and a separated-fathers group; mothers are also welcome. Not clinical treatment.
Berlin-based advice and a group for separated fathers. Check dates, fees, contact route and language with provider.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 22 October 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
General parenting listening and information. Not father-specific; cannot give legal or medical advice.
0808 800 2222
England and Wales only. Free helpline Mon–Fri 09:00–21:00, weekends 10:00–15:00 UK time; a first call may go unanswered.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 22 October 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
Explains family mediation and how to find a mediator. Information, not a helpline or therapist. Mediation is unsuitable where a parent has committed violence against the other parent or child.
Online government information for France; check mediator availability and costs separately.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 22 October 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
Supports men and their families affected by domestic abuse or coercive control. Not emergency dispatch.
01 554 3811
National confidential helpline Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00 Irish time. Check language and current capacity.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 22 October 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
General guidance and listening for the parenting community across Ireland; not father-specific clinical care.
01 8733500
Free, confidential parent helpline. Check current opening hours and service language with provider.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 22 October 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
Information on family law, welfare, housing and parenting, plus listening support for solo, shared and separating parents. Information is not individual legal advice.
0818 662 212 · 01 662 9212
Information helpline Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00 Irish time. Check call charges, language and capacity.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 22 October 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
Dad-oriented perinatal information and a general parent support helpline. The father page does not establish a fathers-only clinical service.
1300 726 306
National helpline open seven days. Check daily hours, call charges and service language with provider.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 22 October 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
General emotional listening in Italy, not father-specific or emergency dispatch.
02 2327 2327
Check current telephone hours, charges and service language with provider; published hours differ across its pages.
Visit the official providerProvider page checked 22 October 2026. Contact capacity not tested.
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