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James' Place
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Charity offering free, life-saving therapy to men in suicidal crisis at centres in London, Liverpool and Newcastle. www.jamesplace.org.uk
Struggling with a break up, an overwhelming new job and ADHD diagnosis, Ryan reached crisis point. "I called 999 because I didn’t know what else to do in that moment. It felt like there was no way forward."
December 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🎥 #DoorToHope – by Joseph Roberts. Created in collaboration with former James' Place clients. Coming 2nd December.

Help us keep the #DoorToHope open for suicidal men by donating to James' Place in the Big Give Christmas Challenge (2nd - 9th Dec) to double your donation. 🎁
November 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This #FundraisingFriday we wanted to let you know there are plenty of ways to support our vital services while getting in the Christmas spirit! 🎄🎉
November 21, 2025 at 9:55 AM
🔔 Save the date!🔔

By donating to James’ Place in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 🎁 (2nd - 9th December), your donation will be doubled at no extra cost to you. That's right — one donation, twice the life-saving impact.
November 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
We are proud to have contributed to the Government's Men’s Health Strategy for England and pleased to see suicide as a key focus. You can read our response in full here www.jamesplace.org.uk/mens-health-... #suicide #suicideprevention
November 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
This #InternationalMensDay we want men in suicidal crisis to know - we’re here for you. If you’re feeling like you don’t want to be here anymore, and you've made a plan to end your life, please reach out to us. Find out more at jamesplace.org.uk/support
November 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
This #FundraisingFriday we want to thank Adam Davies who in October ran the Chester Marathon in support of James' Place. Incredibly, Adam raised over £3,500 to support men requiring our services, a figure enough to cover the cost of over thirty therapy sessions. Thank you Adam!
November 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
For #mensmentalhealthawarenessmonth we asked former client Michael what he would've said to himself, back when he was in a suicidal crisis. Powerful words 💙 Find out more about our free, life-saving therapy for suicidal men at jamesplace.org.uk #suicide #suicideprevention
November 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Want to find out more about the free, life-saving therapy we offer to men in suicidal crisis? Sign up for our next open day at James' Place Liverpool. Email [email protected] to book your spot. #suicide #suicideprevention
November 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This #FundraisingFriday we want to thank Noel Sainsbury and the entire OLSGEIRE cycling group, who last month completed their 230km cycle across Ireland in aid of James' Place. 🚴‍♂️🥳
November 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
43 year old James is a dad of one from Hackney and works in a school. He came to James' Place London earlier this year for help after finding himself in suicidal crisis triggered by flashbacks from childhood and racial trauma. Read his story at jamesplace.org.uk/james-story-2/ #suicideprevention
October 30, 2025 at 9:54 AM
This #FundraisingFriday we wanted to say a huge thank you to James Grimshaw, who last month completed Ironman Wales and raised over £3,000 for James' Place in the process. 💙
October 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This #FundraisingFriday we want to thank Sarah Connolly and all those who were involved with hosting Artsy Fartsy 2025 - a comedy and arts evening that took place in Gateshead last Saturday. 🎉
October 17, 2025 at 8:44 AM
It's #ADHDAwarenessMonth this month, here are some of the ways we support our neurodivergent clients at James' Place. Find out more about the free, life-saving and quick-to-access therapy we offer to suicidal men at jamesplace.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Want to find out more about the free, life-saving therapy we offer to men in suicidal crisis? Sign up for our online open day webinar taking place on Wednesday 29th October 👇 #suicide #suicideprevention

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October 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We’re delighted to announce that two new directors have joined us at James’ Place as part of a new Executive Leadership team. Allan Brownrigg joins us as Director of Clinical Services, and Neil Fray as Director of Finance and Resources. Read more jamesplace.org.uk/new-director...
October 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
If you are worried someone you know might be suicidal the best thing to do, although it can feel very difficult, is ask them directly. You can signpost a man in suicidal crisis to us in London, the North East & the North West for free, life-saving therapy jamesplace.org.uk/support
October 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This #FundraisingFriday we want to thank everybody who took part in September's Carry that Weight Challenge 2025 organised by the team at Caring Connections. The group walked 26 miles, with some participants in weighted vests, to raise funds for James' Place!👏🎉
October 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
27 year old Yannick came to James' Place London early last year for help after he experienced a suicidal crisis. Read his full story & find out more about the free, life-saving therapy we offer to men in suicidal crisis on our website www.jamesplace.org.uk/yannicks-sto... #suicideprevention
October 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The free, life-saving therapy we offer is delivered face-to-face, or often, shoulder-to-shoulder💙Our trained, professional therapists support men in suicidal crisis at our warm & welcoming centres in Liverpool, London & Newcastle. Anyone can refer a man to us, or refer yourself: jamesplace.org.uk.
September 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
At James' Place we use cards during our therapy sessions with men in suicidal crisis - we call this part of our therapy 'Lay Your Cards on the Table'. The cards help a man quickly explain what is going on for him. More info about the free, life-saving therapy we offer at jamesplace.org.uk
September 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Our Chief Executive Ellen O'Donoghue @ellenod.bsky.social contributed to this fantastic free guide from Ripple Suicide Prevention and Zero Suicide Alliance which aims to make talking about suicide easier - at work, in schools, and at home.
Download it free at zurl.co/EllenO
September 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
📢 New charity places available!

Head to our website (🔗 link in bio) to check out the new races open for registration, including the London 10K, the Barcelona Half Marathon and the Barcelona Marathon – this has a short registration period and places are filling up fast, so sign up ASAP!
September 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Joe came to see us last year after moving to a new city and issues at work led to a suicidal crisis. Read his full story at www.jamesplace.org.uk/joes-story-2/
Find out more about the free, life-saving therapy we offer to men in suicidal crisis at jamesplace.org.uk
September 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Meet one of our therapists at James' Place Liverpool - Clare - who has been with us for over 6 years. She says: "It’s such a privilege to be able to walk alongside our clients and see the positive changes they attain through our work together." Read more jamesplace.org.uk/meet-the-therapist-clare/
September 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM