James' Place offers men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a free, brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a homely environment. The 1:1 talking therapy is with a trained James' Place suicide prevention therapist and normally lasts 6-8 weeks.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

• men (and people who identify as men) aged 18+ and living in London
• men experiencing a suicidal crisis
• men willing and able to engage in talking therapy  
• registered with a GP, or eligible for registration
• men with access to stable accommodation for the period of the intervention
• if James' Place was not here, a man who you might consider sending to A&E or the Home Treatment Team, but who does not need a medical intervention or a psychiatric assessment.

Exclusions

• men currently getting support from secondary mental health services, or who would be eligible for that support
• men who are street homeless
• men with complex drug or alcohol problems
• men with a severe and enduring mental health condition
• men who need a medical intervention (i.e. if they have just taken an overdose, just self-harmed and require immediate medical attention, or require an immediate psychiatric assessment).

How to Refer