Men

Men

There are some services which will only support women, some which will support both women and men and a small number that are for men only. These have been separated into services for women and services for men for ease of reference.

Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 027 1234

This national helpline provides support to people who have experienced domestic abuse, as a man you may be refered on to alternative support; it is confidential and is available 24hours a day, 7 days a week.

Website: http://www.domesticabuse.co.uk/

 

Broken Rainbow UK Helpline – 0300 999 5428 (LGBT = 5428 on telephone keypad)

This national LGBT Domestic Violence Helpline provides support to all members of the LGBT communities, their family & friends, and agencies supporting them.

The helpline is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 2pm to 8pm and on Wednesdays from 10am to 5pm.

Website: http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk/

 

Rape Crisis Scotland –  08088 01 03 02

This is a national rape crisis helpline for anyone affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened. It is free and confidential and is available 7 days a week between 6pm and Midnight.

Website: www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk

 

Victim Support Scotland – 0845 60 39 213

This is a national helpline service and is available Monday-Thursday: 9am–4.30pm and Friday: 9am–4pm, they can provide support and information and can also refer to local services.

Website: http://www.victimsupportsco.demon.co.uk/

Victim Support UK also has a national helpline – 0845 30 30 900

This service has longer opening times and is available 9am–9pm Weekdays and 9am–7pm at Weekends.

 

Shelter  – 0808 800 4444

This is a national housing helpline staffed by trained housing advisors and they can offer advice, guidance and practical housing assistance.

Website: http://scotland.shelter.org.uk/

 

Care Line – 0845 122 8622

This is a national counselling support service and is available Monday to Friday 10am–1pm and 7pm–10pm

Website: www.carelineuk.org/

 

The Police

All areas have police domestic abuse liaison officers – call the local station to find out, advise someone experiencing domestic abuse to call 999 in an emergency.

Website: http://www.scottish.police.uk/

 

Men’s Advice Line – 0808 801 0327

This service provides support to men who have experienced domestic abuse.

Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk

 

MASH (Men As Survivors Helpline) – 0117 90 77 100 

This is a men’s rape, sexual assault and abuse helpline, available Thursday evenings 7–9pm  

 

Survivors UK – 0845 122 1201

A national helpline for men who have been raped, sexually assaulted or abused

Available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm-10pm

 Website: www.survivorsuk.org