Supporting Dads this International Fathers Mental Health Day

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Supporting Dads this International Fathers Mental Health Day

On Monday 22 June, it marks International Fathers’ Mental Health Day, an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness of the mental health challenges faced by fathers and highlighting the importance of recognising and supporting their’ mental health while helping to reduce stigma and promote understanding across families and communities.

Organised by the International Fathers’ Mental Health Day (IFMHD) charity, the campaign takes place annually on the Monday following Father’s Day in the UK.

This year’s theme is ‘Strong Foundations: Dads Matter from Day One’ and emphasises the vital role fathers play in family life from the earliest stages.

Councillor Obaida Ahmed, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, said: “Becoming a father is a huge milestone and while it can bring so much joy, it can also come with uncertainty and pressure. It’s completely normal for new and expectant dads to experience a wide range of emotions.

“Looking after dads’ mental health helps the whole family; if you’re a dad and feeling overwhelmed or struggling, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. There’s a wide range of support available across Wolverhampton, and I’d encourage dads to use these local services and take that first step to get help whenever needed.”

Available support for dads across the city includes:

Wolverhampton Fathers’ Group – a regular coffee morning offering a safe space to talk about fatherhood at Bingley Family Hub, Norfolk Road, WV3 0JE, on the last Saturday of every month, 10am to noon. Contact Dave on 07771 836558 for more details.

Dads Hour (Wolves Foundation) – a peer support group for new, expectant and existing dads at Molineux Stadium. For further information, contact jadesutton@wolves.co.uk

Togetherness – free online programmes supporting parents and carers at every stage available at Togetherness using access code: wolves1

DadPad® app – a free resource offering guidance on becoming a dad, with access to local support and services. Available from the App Store and Google Play, with printed versions also available locally.

Best Start Family Hubs in Wolverhampton – provide advice, support and activities for families across the city at Best Start Family Hubs and there is more parenting support information at Parenting Support.

Find out more about International Fathers’ Mental Health Day at International Fathers’ Mental Health Day 2026.