What can we offer you?

• Peer Support Groups for support of mental health within the metal community in Northern Ireland, run by trained facilitators

• Education on illnesses such as depression & anxiety

• Recommendations and literature for self-help

• Educational and supportive events

• Videos, music, blogs and articles for improving mental health

• An empathetic, listening ear for anyone who needs to get in touch

• ...and it's all free of charge!

What we do NOT offer…​

• Diagnosis or recommendations on medication

• Formal one-to-one counselling (but we can give recommendations on request)

• Promotion of bands, promotion or sales of equipment or merchandise which does not fulfil the remit of the Metal for Life mission.

• Metal for Life NI should not be contacted in an emergency as our service is not manned 24/7. However, any calls we do receive will be answered as soon as possible.

In case of an emergency, please call 999 or go immediately to A&E.

For urgent communication with a crisis service, available 24/7, please contact

Lifeline - 0808 808 8000     or    Samaritans - 116 123