About Headsupguys
“I found this website during a very dark period of my life, and it gave me so much hope. All the resources before this were really general but HeadsUpGuys helped me feel more connected.” – Age 27, Canada
Please Note: HeadsUpGuys is currently transitioning from UBC to become an independent non-profit organization. We have now incorporated as a non-profit society (HeadsUpGuys Society).
At this stage, HeadsUpGuys Society is not yet able to issue tax receipts for donations (the process to become a registered charity in Canada, which allows for issuing tax receipts, typically takes up to a year.)
We hope this does not serve as a barrier to supporting the critical work of HeadsUpGuys. In fact, we need your support now, more than ever.
HeadsUpGuys is a men’s mental health resource offering practical self-care tips, screening tools, self-guided courses, inspirational recovery stories, an international Therapist Directory, along with guidance on how to support the men in our lives.
- HeadsUpGuys’ content is derived from evidence-based research and includes both clinician and patient perspectives to ensure the accuracy and relatability of our content.
HeadsUpGuys is based in Vancouver, BC, with a global reach, drawing over 6.5 million visits from the US, UK, Canada, and English-speaking communities around the world.
Operational costs of HeadsUpGuys are funded exclusively through the generosity of private donations.
Our Vision
- We envision a world where men make mental health a priority, and suicide is no longer a top 5 cause of death for men of any age.
Our Mission
- To support men to improve their mental health, reduce their risk of suicide, and inspire them to live healthier lives.
Our Mandate
- To improve mental health literacy among men, reduce stigma, arm men (and their friends, families, and communities) with strategies for effective self-management, and support their uptake of mental health services.
Our Values
- HeadsUpGuys supports men’s mental health in a positive, inclusive, and mutually supportive way with and for people of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, race, or sexual orientation.
- HeadsUpGuys does not support discrimination of any form, is not involved in Men’s Rights Activism, and does not support misogyny.