SPECIALIST SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS AND RESOURCES

SAM Project

Free, confidential and non-judgemental support for male survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence

Website: www.samproject.org.uk

support@samproject.org.uk

01296 392468; 01908 201971

SAASSBMK

Support for survivors of all genders over 16 who have been affected by rape, sexual assault or abuses recently or in the past, regardless of whether you have reported it or not.

Website: www.saassbmk.org.uk

support@saassbmk.org.uk

Survivors UK

Services: Online chat, helpline, individual counselling, and ISVA support for male survivors of sexual abuse.

Website: www.survivorsuk.org

Helpline: Online messaging service available via the website.

Male Survivors Partnership

Directory of male survivor support organisations across the UK.

Website: www.malesurvivor.co.uk

Safeline

Services: National helpline and therapy services for male survivors of sexual abuse.

Website: www.safeline.org.uk

Helpline: 0808 800 5005 (Male Survivors Helpline).

Rape Crisis England & Wales

Services: Helpline and counselling for survivors of sexual violence, including men.

Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk

Survivor’s Trust

Directory of over 120 organisations offering specialised support for survivors.

Website: www.thesurvivorstrust.org

Live chat www.247sexualabusesupport.org.uk

0808 801 0818

DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT FOR MEN

Men’s Advice Line (by Respect)

Helpline and email support for male victims of domestic abuse.

Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk

Helpline: 0808 801 0327.

ManKind Initiative

National helpline for male victims of domestic abuse.

Website: https://www.mankind.org.uk

Helpline: 01823 334 244.

Galop

Specialist LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity supporting survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.

Website: https://galop.org.uk

Helpline: 0800 999 5428.

TRAUMA AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

NHS Services

Services: Free counselling and mental health support through the NHS.

Website: www.nhs.uk/mental-health

Mind

Mental health support, including for trauma survivors.

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Samaritans

Services: 24/7 helpline for those in emotional distress or crisis.

Website: www.samaritans.org

Helpline: 116 123.

PEER SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY

We Are Survivors

Peer support groups, therapy, and advocacy for male survivors.

Website: www.wearesurvivors.org.uk

1in6

Services: Online resources, chat support, and information for male survivors of sexual abuse.

Website: https://1in6.org

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

1.Books for Male Survivors and Professionals:

“Victims No Longer” by Mike Lew.

“Abused Boys” by Mic Hunter.

2.Podcasts/Media:

“1in6 Podcast” discussing male survivor stories and recovery.

“Survivor Stories Podcast” by SurvivorsUK.

3. Feelings Wheel