SUPPORT HEADSUPGUYS
“I read your article on managing suicidal thoughts. Thank you, I’m pretty sure it saved my life.” – Website Visitor
“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.
Having developed and grown within the University of British Columbia (UBC) for our first decade, we are now in the process of becoming an independent non-profit society. As such, UBC will no longer be accepting or processing donations for HeadsUpGuys.
As part of this transition, we are in the process of setting up a bank account for the newly incorporated 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.
We are currently able to accept donations via cheque.
We’ll continue to share updates as we move through this transition and into the next era of HeadsUpGuys.
How is HeadsUpGuys Currently Funded?
HeadsUpGuys relies solely on donations from our donor community for funding. We do not receive funding from federal or provincial/state governments.
Where Do Donations Go?
HeadsUpGuys contributes to the improvement of mental health outcomes by translating academic research into accessible tools and information for public benefit.
Contributions go toward sustaining our team, updating and expanding our website, ongoing awareness efforts, as well as creating promotional campaigns and materials.
Considering a larger donation? Email us at [email protected], and we’ll be glad to discuss.
Organizational Partnerships
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].
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.
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