Suicide is THE biggest killer in young people, over 1,600 people take their lives every year, in the UK somebody takes their life every 120 minutes. Three quarters of these shocking statistics are men. This effects so many, either directly or indirectly.
As barbers we are in a unique position to help our clients, through the trust and bond we build with them. An incredibly strong relationship where clients become friends and can share aspect of their lives with us, then walk out the shop and leave it behind knowing it goes no further because of client confidentiality and the fact we are often not in their social circle.
There are a number of ways you can support the Lions, by becoming a Lion’s barber yourself, coming to our support rotaries, donating or fundraising with us. Click the link below to find out more about what we do and how you can get involved. Here is some statistics of how we are working to end the stigma around men’s mental health.
Charity no. 1176363
Website: http://www.thelionsbarbercollective.com
Email: info@thelionsbarbercollective.com
Public address: Flat 6, 3 Lisburne Crescent, Higher Woodfield Road, Torquay, TQ1 2LA
Aims & activities: To raise awareness for mental well being and suicide prevention. Encouraging barbers to create a safe place for men to open up and offload and being able to signpost to already existing charities and organisations
What the charity does: Education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives
How the charity works: Provides services, Provides advocacy/advice/information
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