There is growing awareness of men as victims of violence, often in their own homes, and services to help them are growing. These are mainly in the form of advice and support lines.

Victim Support Male Helpline

Helpline for male victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and other crimes
0800 328 3623 (Mon-Fri 12.00-2.00)
vsmalehelpline@birminghamcw.freeserve.co.uk
http://www.victimsupportbirmingham-c-w.org/faq.htm
For groups for male victims in Birmingham and Sandwell phone:
0121 455 8211 for Birmingham
0121 525 4670 for Sandwell

Survivors

Helpline for male victims of sexual abuse
020 7357 8299 (Tues &Thurs 7-10) www.
survivors.org.uk

Respect

Respect runs a phoneline providing information and advice for perpetrators of domestic violence, practitioners, partners and others who would like information. 
Respect Phoneline: 0845 122 8609 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. You can also get in touch by email: phoneline@respect.uk.net and visit www.respect.uk.net

Men’s Advice Line
Helpline for male victims of domestic violence, provides information and emotional support.
Helpline number:  0808 801 0327 (freephone from landlines, mobile phone operators may charge) Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. 
You can also get in touch by email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk and visit www.mensadviceline.org.uk 

Respect has also produced an important directory which lists domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support servicces in the UK. Currently there are only programmes for men who are violent or abusive to their female partner, but hopefully programmes for those in same-sex relationships and work with women who are violent to men will soon be developed. Contact the Respect Phoneline for up-to-date information.  This directory is called: ‘Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programmes and Associated Support Services, Trainers and Consultants’ (2004)
PRICE: £5 plus £2 p&p
Order from: info@respect.uk.net or 0845 122 8609

Full contact details for Respect are:

1st Floor Downstream Building
1 London Bridge
London
SE1 9BG
Tel:020 7022 1801
Email: info@respect.uk.net
www.respect.uk.net

The Dyn Wales – Dyn Cymru Helpline

Helpline for heterosexual and non-heterosexual male victims of domestic abuse.

The telephone number is 0808 801 0321, and is open from 9am to 12pm on Mondays, 1pm to 4pm on Wednesdays and 6pm to 9pm on Thursdays. For more information contact 02920 226 622 or visit the website www.dynproject.org.

The ManKind Initiative

Helpline for male victims of domestic violence, provides information and emotional support.

Helpline number: 01823 334244 (cost of normal rate phonecall).  The helpline is manned by trained staff – weekdays from 10.30am – 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. Visit www.mankind.org.uk