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page-header--powered-by"> <h2>DONATE NOW TO SUPPORT HEADSUPGUYS AND PREVENT SUICIDE</h2> <span class="slash"></span><p><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I read your article on managing suicidal thoughts. Thank you, I’m pretty sure it saved my life.” – Website Visitor</span></i></p> </div> </div>  </div>  </div>  <div class="black-area"> <div class="container"> <p class="med">HEADSUPGUYS IS FUNDED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH DONATIONS</p> </div> </div> <div class="wrap container second" role="document"> <div class="content row"> <div class="main" role="main"> <div class="content-layout"><p>Men’s mental health is in a long overlooked state of crisis, with <a href="/suicide-in-men/suicide-stats-men/">statistics</a> showing that men account for 75%-80% of suicide deaths.<sup><a href="#ref">1</a></sup> In many countries, suicide ranks as one of the leading causes of death for men under 50 years old.<sup><a href="#ref">2</a></sup></p> <p>One contributing factor is that many men struggle with reaching out for help for their mental health, influenced by unfamiliarity of <a href="/mens-depression/symptoms/">symptoms</a>, <span style="font-weight: 400;">fear of ‘looking weak’ by reaching out, or simply not knowing that</span> <a href="/100-depression-recovery-stories-guys/">recovery is possible</a>.<sup><a href="#ref">3</a></sup></p> <h3>HEADSUPGUYS IS THE RESOURCE MEN NEED</h3> <p>HeadsUpGuys is the world’s leading men’s mental health resource. Our <a href="/testimonials/">testimonials</a> consistently illustrate the tangible differences we are making, offering hope and saving lives.</p> <p>Since launching in 2015, HeadsUpGuys continues to have a tremendous <a href="/our-impact/">impact</a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">engaging men the world over.</span></p> </div> <div class="content-layout"><div class="impact-row" style="text-align: center; background: #000000; font-size: 1.6em; padding: 1em 0;"> <div class="impact" style="color: #ffffff; text-align: center;">5,000,000<br /> <span style="color: #86fc2f; font-size: 0.5em;">WEBSITE VISITS</span></div> <div class="impact" style="color: #ffffff; text-align: center;">500,000<br /> <span style="color: #86fc2f; font-size: 0.5em;">DEPRESSION CHECK SUBMISSIONS</span></div> <div class="impact" style="color: #ffffff; text-align: center;">30,000,000<br /> <span style="color: #86fc2f; font-size: 0.5em;">PEOPLE REACHED</span></div> </div> </div> <div class="content-layout"><p>HeadsUpGuys prides itself on maintaining low costs, and running a lean and well-oiled machine. 100% of donations go directly toward funding our program.</p> </div> <div class="content-layout"><h3>READY TO SUPPORT OUR CAUSE?</h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.support.ubc.ca/headsupguys"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-17272 size-full" src="https://headsupguys.org/content/uploads/2023/08/ubc-headsupguys-donate-page.jpg" alt="UBC HeadsUpGuys Donate Page" width="400" height="400" srcset="https://headsupguys.org/content/uploads/2023/08/ubc-headsupguys-donate-page.jpg 400w, https://headsupguys.org/content/uploads/2023/08/ubc-headsupguys-donate-page-300x300.jpg 300w, https://headsupguys.org/content/uploads/2023/08/ubc-headsupguys-donate-page-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Donations to our resource qualify for a tax credit, as HeadsUpGuys is a program of The University of British Columbia (UBC), a registered charitable organization.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Click on the “MAKE DONATION” button below to open our </span><a href="https://www.support.ubc.ca/headsupguys" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">UBC HeadsUpGuys Donation Form</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> (which will look like the sample image here). </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">This form will automatically fill in the “Direct my Gift to” field, ensuring that your donation will go directly to our Program account “HeadsUpGuys G1745”.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Your support enables us to extend the reach of HeadsUpGuys, positively impacting not only the men in your life but also men across the globe. By equipping them with the skills and tools to improve their mental health and reduce their risk of suicide, together we can make a meaningful difference in their lives.</span></p> </div> <div class="content-layout"><p><a id="donate-btn" class="button-big" style="width: 100%; margin: 1em 0; padding: 1.5em;" href="https://www.support.ubc.ca/headsupguys" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Make Donation</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Honouring the memory of a friend of loved one? Pay tribute to the enduring legacy of friends and loved ones through<a href="/suicide-memorial/"> In Memoriam donations</a>.</p> <hr /> </div> <div class="content-layout"><h3>AMPLIFY YOUR DONATIONS</h3> <p><strong>Workplace Matching, Giving, or Fundraising</strong></p> <ul> <li>Consider maximizing your impact by checking if your workplace matches donations, offers employee donation funds, or hosts workplace fundraising events.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Monthly Giving</strong></p> <ul> <li>Choose the ‘Monthly Donation’ option during your contribution process to ensure sustained support and greater impact over time.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Start a Fundraiser</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Get more information on <a style="background-color: #ffffff;" href="/depression-suicide-prevention-fundraiser/">how to set up a fundraiser</a> and raise awareness of men’s mental health.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="content-layout"><h3>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</h3> </div> <div class="accordion"> <div class="inside"> <p><strong>How is HeadsUpGuys Currently Funded?</strong></p> <div class="btn-container"><a class="button-small" href="#">Read more</a></div> <div class="hidden-content"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">HeadsUpGuys relies solely on donations from our donor community for funding. We do not receive funding from federal or provincial/state governments.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="inside"> <p><strong>Where Do Donations Go?</strong></p> <div class="btn-container"><a class="button-small" href="#">Read more</a></div> <div class="hidden-content"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">(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).</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are considering a larger donation, please visit </span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://headsupguys.org/partnering-organizations/become-a-partner/">Our Become a Partner</a> page</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for more information.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="inside"> <p><strong>How Do I Donate via Cheque?</strong></p> <div class="btn-container"><a class="button-small" href="#">Read more</a></div> <div class="hidden-content"> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please make cheques payable to “<strong>UBC HeadsUpGuys</strong>”. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please note that the name must include both “UBC” and “HeadsUpGuys” for our UBC Development and Alumni Engagement team to process your donation. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mail cheques to:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dr. John Ogrodniczuk</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">HeadsUpGuys</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">David Strangway Building</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">420 – 5950 University Blvd</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z3</span></li> </ul> <h4>TO RECEIVE TAX RECEIPTS FOR DONATION VIA CHEQUE</h4> <p><b>For Canadian Residents</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please include a brief note indicating that you would like a tax receipt for your donation to UBC HeadsUpGuys, along with your mailing address. </span></li> </ul> <p><b>For Non-Canadian Residents</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">UBC has international charitable foundations in the </span><a href="https://amfubc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">United States</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, the </span><a href="https://ubcf.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">United Kingdom</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> and </span><a href="https://ubcf.org.hk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hong Kong</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">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”.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Please email us at </span><a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#01686f676e4169646065727471667478722f6e7366"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b8d1d6ded7f8d0ddd9dccbcdc8dfcdc1cb96d7cadf">[email protected]</span></span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to let us know a cheque is on the way or if you have any questions. </span></p> </div> </div> <div class="inside"> <p><strong>Organizational Partnerships</strong></p> <div class="btn-container"><a class="button-small" href="#">Read more</a></div> <div class="hidden-content"> <p>If you or an organization you are associated with are interested in partnering with or sponsoring HeadsUpGuys, please see <a href="https://headsupguys.org/partnering-organizations/become-a-partner/">Become a Partner</a> page for ways to get and email us at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2a43444c456a424f4b4e595f5a4d5f53590445584d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f0999e969fb09895919483858097858983de9f8297">[email protected]</span></a>, or call Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, the Founder of HeadsUpGuys, directly at 604-822-8034.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-layout"><hr /> <p><strong>References</strong></p> <ol class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__ordered" data-stringify-type="ordered-list" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Public Health Agency of Canada. (2020). <i data-stringify-type="italic">Suicide in Canada: Key Statistics (infographic) – </i><i data-stringify-type="italic"><a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="http://canada.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="http://Canada.ca" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">Canada.ca</a></i>. Government of Canada. <a class="c-link" tabindex="-1" href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/suicide-canada-key-statistics-infographic.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/suicide-canada-key-statistics-infographic.html" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/suicide-canada-key-statistics-infographic.html</a></li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Mental Health Foundation. (2021). <i data-stringify-type="italic">Men and mental health. </i><a href="https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/men-and-mental-health" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/men-and-mental-health</a></li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). <em>Changes in Suicide Rates — United States, 2019 and 2020.</em> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7108a5.htm?s_cid=mm7108a5_w">https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7108a5.htm?s_cid=mm7108a5_w </a></li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p> </p> </div> <div class="content-layout"><hr /> <p>We’re happy to answer any questions about our work or donations at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b8d1d6ded7f8d0ddd9dccbcdc8dfcdc1cb96d7cadf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="355c5b535a755d50545146404552404c461b5a4752">[email protected]</span></a>.</p> <p>For other ways to help support HeadsUpGuys, see how to <a href="/get-involved/">get involved</a>.</p> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="survey"> <div class="container"> <p><h2>WE NEED YOUR INPUT!</h2></p> <p>Help us explore the complex connections between men's mental health and their romantic relationships by participating in the Men and Relationships Study. 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