Donate To Men's Mental Health

SUPPORT HEADSUPGUYS

“I read your article on managing suicidal thoughts. Thank you, I’m pretty sure it saved my life.” – Website Visitor

HEADSUPGUYS IS FUNDED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH DONATIONS

Men’s mental health is in a long overlooked state of crisis, with statistics showing that men account for 75%-80% of suicide deaths.1

Since launching in 2015, HeadsUpGuys has grown to become the world’s leading men’s mental health resource.

HeadsUpGuys is a research-based public education initiative of The University of British Columbia (UBC)’s Psychotherapy Program, operating under the leadership of Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, in the Department of Psychiatry.

  • Our charitable purpose is to advance and disseminate knowledge in the field of men’s mental health through research, evidence-based resources, and community education.
  • Housed within UBC’s broader research infrastructure, HeadsUpGuys contributes to the improvement of mental health outcomes by translating academic research into accessible tools and information for public benefit.

HeadsUpGuys prides itself on maintaining low costs, and running a lean and well-oiled machine. 100% of donations go directly toward funding our program.

Learn more about us.

HOW TO MAKE A DONATION

Donations to HeadsUpGuys qualify for a tax credit, as we are a program of The University of British Columbia (UBC), a registered charitable organization.

Make a donation online, via credit card

  • Donors from any country can use this page and be issued either a Canadian tax receipt or letter of acknowledgement, as appropriate, for the gift.
  • Please note, donation amounts entered are processed as CAD.

Make a donation via cheque

Make a donation by phone

  • If you prefer to make a donation by phone (via credit card), call us at 604-822-4111 to speak directly with a representative from UBC Annual Giving, and let them know you wish to make a donation to our HeadsUpGuys program.

Please note: If you have general questions about the HeadsUpGuys program, please email us at [email protected].

OTHER WAYS TO DONATE

Start a Fundraiser

  • HeadsUpGuys has been supported by a variety of creative and inspiring fundraising initiatives, from walks, runs, motorcycle rides, golf tournaments, memorial hockey games, to silent auctions.
  • Get more information on how to set up a fundraiser and raise awareness of men’s mental health.

Start an In Memoriam

  • Honouring the memory of a friend of loved one? Pay tribute to the enduring legacy of friends and loved ones through In Memoriam donations.

Workplace Matching, Giving, or Fundraising

  • Consider maximizing your impact by checking if your workplace matches donations, offers employee donation funds, or hosts workplace fundraising events.
  • UBC is listed on Benevity
    • Through Benevity, employees can donate to nonprofits in their communities, with many companies matching contributions to amplify their impact.
    • Please email us at [email protected] before donating through Benevity, so we can ensure your contribution is directed to our program at UBC.

Corporate donors

  • To receive instructions on how to donate and receive a business acknowledgement, please email us at [email protected].

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How is HeadsUpGuys Currently Funded?

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HeadsUpGuys relies solely on donations from our donor community for funding. We do not receive funding from federal or provincial/state governments.

 

Although we are a program of The University of British Columbia (UBC), HeadsUpGuys does not directly receive funding from UBC. However, we benefit from essential support such as office space, financial administration, and human resource management.

Where Do Donations Go?

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Housed within UBC’s broader research infrastructure, HeadsUpGuys contributes to the improvement of mental health outcomes by translating academic research into accessible tools and information for public benefit.

 

100% of your contributions go toward sustaining our team, updating and expanding our website, ongoing awareness efforts, as well as creating promotional campaigns and materials.

 

(Unlike other non-profit organizations, as a program of UBC, we do not have expenses related to office space, financial administration, and human resource management).

 

Considering a larger donation? Email us at [email protected], and we’ll be glad to discuss.

Donating via Cheque or EFT From Outside of Canada?

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For Non-Canadian Residents who wish to receive a tax receipt. 

  • UBC has international charitable foundations in the United States, the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.
  • Donors from these locations who would like to receive a US, UK, or Hong Kong letter of acknowledgement need to donate by cheque or EFT using the contact form and info on the respective Foundations’ website, referencing our Program account “UBC HeadsUpGuys Program G1745”.

Please email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Organizational Partnerships

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If you or an organization you are associated with are interested in partnering with HeadsUpGuys, please reach out to Joe Rachert, Community Engagements and Partnerships at [email protected].

References

  1. Public Health Agency of Canada. (2020). Suicide in Canada: Key Statistics (infographic) – Canada.ca. Government of Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/suicide-canada-key-statistics-infographic.html

We’re happy to answer any questions about our impact, work, or donations at [email protected].

For other ways to help support HeadsUpGuys, see how to get involved.