Support for Men
All of the services at a SARC are for men, women and children. Regardless of age, sexuality or gender, you will be believed and treated with dignity and respect. At Treetops we have female and male crisis workers.
Male rape is not something that’s often reported. According to the most recent government statistics, 75,000 men are estimated to be victims of sexual assault or attempted assault each year, with 9,000 men estimated to be victims of rape or attempted rape. Statistics show that an estimated 94% of assaults go unreported.
If you are a man and you have been raped or sexually assaulted, we can help. We can provide immediate medical care, a forensic examination, blood tests and advice about sexual health and HIV medication. We can also put you in touch with counselling services. All of this is regardless of whether the police are involved or not.
To get help you can contact us on 0300 123 6616.
Men and boys impacted by sexual violence and abuse can also get support from other specialist organisations.
National Male Survivors Helpline
Safeline provide the #5MillionMen National Male Survivors Helpline: 0808 800 5005
They also provide emotional support via telephone, SMS (text) and email.
Survivors UK provides an online helpline and other services for adult men (aged 18+) who want to talk about rape or sexual abuse.
They also provide a searchable database of specialist support services for men and boys. Use this to find support in your local area.
Self-help for male survivors
Survivors West Yorkshire (SWY) have produced a range of downloadable self-help guides.
Domestic violence
ManKind provide a helpline and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
Men’s Advice Line also provide a helpline and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood)
0808 801 0331
0808 802 9999
0808 801 0818
01273 911 680
0808 800 5005