After losing a friend to suicide in 2014, founder Tom Chapman Hon LLD decided to make a difference. Drawing on his network of barbers from years of cutting hair on stages around the world, he created a unique project that combined men’s haircuts with mental health messaging. What started as a simple lookbook of images evolved into a life-saving training program that has impacted lives globally.
HereToTalk and Lions Barber Collective is more than just a barbering organisation – it’s a movement. Our award-winning training program teaches people how to have safe and confident conversations with those struggling with mental health, connecting them to the support they need. Recognised by royalty, the Prime Minister of Great Britain, and multiple award bodies, our mission has garnered attention and support from all corners of the globe.
Introducing the HereToTalk training program – a comprehensive and life-saving initiative that equips individuals with the skills to have safe conversations and make a positive impact on those around them, regardless of their background, industry, or location. This training provides essential knowledge on how to recognise when someone is struggling, the confidence to ask the right questions, how to listen…
Welcome to BarberTalk – the original training program created for the barbering industry that started it all. As a barber, you have the unique opportunity to have close conversations with dozens of men every week, making a real difference in their lives. With suicide being the biggest killer in young people and 75% of them being men you, are reaching the unreachable and can be a beacon of hope for those in need…
Introducing Hair&BeautyTalk – a bespoke version of the training program tailored for individuals in the hair and beauty industry who want to make a difference.
This specialised training is designed to provide hairdressers and beauticians with the skills needed to navigate difficult conversations with confidence, all while ensuring the safety and well-being of both themselves and their clients…
Join us in the mission to empower the next generation of professionals in the hair, beauty, and barbering industry to be compassionate listeners and advocates for mental health.
Together, we can create a supportive and inclusive environment where students are prepared to make a difference through the power of HereToTalk.
Experience the ultimate training with our in-person sessions, led by Tom Chapman Hon LLD or one of our expert team members.
These sessions can be booked for live delivery at the location of your choice or conveniently accessed online via Zoom.
Transform your event with the award-winning Lions Barber Collective pop-up safe space barbershop/hair salon. Available for booking, our pop-ups provide a unique and engaging platform to start conversations around mental health in a fun and interactive way.
Research shows there are five simple actions we can all build into our daily lives to boost wellbeing. Everyone’s version looks different — so use the examples for inspiration, then write down what each step means to you.
When you’ve finished, you’ll have created your own self-prescribed 5 Steps of Wellbeing. If you make time for them regularly, they can help you stay balanced, resilient, and well.
