A small, source-checked selection of independent services. Choose the country you are in; language does not determine location.
11 services listed.
UK · Emotional supportSamaritans
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.
UK · Domestic-abuse supportMen’s Advice Line
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.
USA · Crisis support988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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.
USA · Father-specific supportPostpartum Support International
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.
USA · Domestic-abuse supportNational Domestic Violence Hotline
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.
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France · Crisis support3114
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.
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France · Information1000 premiers jours
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.
Germany · Emotional supportTelefonSeelsorge
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.
Germany · Domestic-abuse supportHilfetelefon Gewalt an Männern
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.
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Switzerland · Emotional support143 / La Main Tendue / Telefono Amico
Emotional support. English service is not 24/7. Costs for every channel were not verified.
143
Day and night in German, French and Italian. Separate English Heart2Heart: 0800 143 000, 18:00–23:00 Swiss time.
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Switzerland · Domestic-abuse supportVictim Support Switzerland
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.