Help for male victims

The Mankind Initiative

The Mankind Iniative is a voluntary charity (registered charity no. 1089547) providing help and support for male victims of domestic abuse. Mankind's national helpline is manned by trained volunteers who can give practical help and emotional support, as well as advice on housing rights, the legal system, relationships and separation - together with providing details and access to males refuges. They can also refer to its legal advisors for family court matters.

Mankind undertakes lectures, workshops and provides information in order to raise awareness of the social problems cased by domestic abuse within society. It works in partnership with all agencies to develop solutions for all victims.

Call the Mankind Initaitive Surrey Heath helpline on 01276 469225 (7-9pm, Tues, Thurs, Sun) or the national helpline on 01823 334 244 (Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm and 7pm - 9pm). Email admin@mankind.org.uk or visit www.mankind.org.uk Opens in a new window

Surrey Lifeline Project

The Surrey Lifeline Project is part of the Mankind Initiative, offering more localised help for Surrey residents. Callers can talk to a male domestic abuse survivor, who will listen and understand what they are going through from first-hand experience. Advice is also available as to courses of action that might be appropriate to their circumstances, including where to go with specific problems.

The helpline is usually manned between 7pm and 9pm, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. At other times, there is an answerphone. A message can be left and a call back arranged.

Call the Surrey Lifeline Project on 01276 469225.

Men's Advice Line (MALE)

The Men's Advice Line is a confidential helpline for men who experience violence from their partners or ex-partners. It helps men by:

• Giving them a chance to talk about their experiences
• Providing emotional support
• Offering practical advice
• Sign-posting to specialist services providing housing, legal, mental health, child contact and parenting advice
• Listening to men in a non-judgmental way

The Men's Advice Line is available on freephone number 0808 801 0327 (free from landlines and most mobile phones) on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10am-1pm, and 2pm-5pm. You can leave a message when the lines are closed or busy and they will get back to you as soon as they can. You can also email info@mensadviceline.org.uk. Also visit www.mensadviceline.org.uk Opens in a new window