Resources for Men: Domestic Abuse, Parental Alienation, False Allegations and Mental Health

If you've landed here, you're probably going through something most people don't understand.

Domestic abuse. Coercive control. Parental alienation. False allegations. A mental health crisis you can't talk about because you're a man and men aren't supposed to struggle.

You're not alone. And you're not weak for needing help.

Below is a list of organisations, helplines and resources for men across the UK, Australia, USA, Canada and beyond. This page will be updated regularly.

If you're in immediate danger, call your local emergency services now.

If You Need to Talk Right Now

These global and international lines are available no matter where you are.

Befrienders Worldwide A global network of crisis support centres operating in over 50 countries. Non-judgmental, confidential listening for anyone in distress or having suicidal thoughts. Website: befrienders.org

Find A Helpline A free public directory of verified helplines in 175+ countries covering mental health, domestic violence, suicide prevention and more. Website: findahelpline.com

United Kingdom

Domestic Abuse

Men's Advice Line The UK's dedicated confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse. Run by Respect. Non-judgmental support, advice and safety planning. Phone: 0808 801 0327 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 8pm) Webchat available Wednesdays 10am to 11:30am and 2pm to 4pm Website: mensadviceline.org.uk

ManKind Initiative Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse across the UK. Also maintains a directory of local services. Phone: 01823 334244 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm) Website: mankind.org.uk

Abused Men in Scotland (AMIS) Scotland-specific support for male victims of domestic abuse. Website: abusedmeninscotland.org

Jonathan's House Ministries Trauma-informed support for male survivors of domestic and child abuse. Provides safe spaces, a confidential helpline, online chat, support groups and respite programmes. Open to men of all faiths and none. Phone: 0800 52 44 202 Website: jonathanshouse.org.uk

Mental Health and Suicide

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) Specifically for men in the UK who need to talk or find support. Free, anonymous and confidential. Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight, every day) Website: thecalmzone.net

Samaritans 24/7 confidential emotional support for anyone in distress or having suicidal thoughts. Phone: 116 123 (free, 24/7) Website: samaritans.org

Andy's Man Club Free peer support groups for men across the UK. No agenda. No judgement. Just men talking. Website: andysmanclub.co.uk

SHOUT Free confidential 24/7 crisis text service. Text SHOUT to 85258

Men's Minds Matter UK charity focused specifically on preventing male suicide through clinical intervention, therapy and education. Website: mensmindsmatter.org

Parental Alienation

Parental Alienation Awareness Free confidential helpline and legal service for parents in England and Wales experiencing parental alienation. Phone: 020 3778 1171 (option 2 for emotional support, option 4 for legal advice — Monday to Thursday, 6pm to 9pm) Website: paawareness.co.uk

Only Dads Support and advice for fathers going through separation, helping them stay involved in their children's lives. Phone: 0300 0300 363 (Monday to Friday, 6pm to 10pm) Website: onlydads.org

False Allegations

FASO (False Allegations Support Organisation) Voluntary organisation supporting anyone affected by false allegations of abuse. Impartial advice, emotional support and signposting. Phone: 0333 577 9377 Website: false-allegations.org.uk

FACT UK (Falsely Accused Carers and Teachers) Supports professionals and individuals who have been falsely accused of abuse or misconduct. Website: factuk.org

Falsely Accused Network Online support and resources for men who have been falsely accused of domestic abuse. Website: falselyaccusednetwork.co.uk

Australia

Domestic Abuse

MensLine Australia Free 24/7 telephone and online counselling for men with emotional health, relationship and domestic violence concerns. Phone: 1300 78 99 78 Website: mensline.org.au

1800RESPECT National sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line. Available to all genders. Phone: 1800 737 732 (24/7) Website: 1800respect.org.au

DVConnect Mensline Queensland-based helpline supporting men experiencing or dealing with domestic and family violence. Phone: 1800 600 636 (9am to midnight, 7 days) Website: dvconnect.org/mensline

Australian Brotherhood of Fathers Peer support and advocacy for fathers affected by family separation, parental alienation and the family court system. Website: theabf.com.au

Mental Health and Suicide

Lifeline Australia 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention. Phone: 13 11 14 Website: lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue Support for anxiety and depression. Online chat, phone and email support available. Phone: 1300 22 4636 Website: beyondblue.org.au

United States

Domestic Abuse

National Domestic Violence Hotline Confidential support for all victims of domestic abuse including men. Phone: 1-800-799-7233 (24/7) Text: START to 88788 Website: thehotline.org

Stop Abuse For Everyone (SAFE) One of the few US organisations specifically serving male, LGBT and other underserved victims of domestic abuse. Website: safe4all.org

Mental Health and Suicide

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Free confidential support for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Phone or text: 988 (24/7) Website: 988lifeline.org

Crisis Text Line Free 24/7 crisis support via text. Text HOME to 741741

Canada

Domestic Abuse

Canadian Centre for Men and Families Toronto-based organisation providing support, counselling and resources for men and boys affected by domestic abuse and family breakdown. Website: menandfamilies.org

The Canadian Association for Equality (CAFE) Advocacy and support for men and boys across Canada. Website: equalitycanada.com

Mental Health and Suicide

Crisis Services Canada 24/7 national suicide prevention and crisis support. Phone: 1-833-456-4566 Text: 45645 (4pm to midnight ET) Website: crisisservicescanada.ca

Books That Can Help

These are not just books. They are a hand reaching through the page to a man who is struggling.

Why Didn't You Just Leave Them? For anyone trying to make sense of why they stayed in an abusive relationship — and for the people around them asking the wrong questions. Available on Amazon

Such Reckless Hate: Real Stories from Male Survivors True accounts from men who have lived through domestic abuse. You will recognise yourself in these pages. Available on Amazon

Nothing But The Truth: The False Allegation Crisis Crippling Men Today For any man facing false accusations and the devastating impact they carry. Available on Amazon

The Forgotten Fathers: The Loss, Grief and Trauma of Parental Alienation For fathers who have been pushed out of their children's lives and are trying to survive it. Available on Amazon

Built To Be Broken: Why Empaths Are Targeted By Abusers For the man who has realised he wasn't just unlucky — he was targeted. And who is ready to heal. Available on Amazon

Browse all books and signed copies: jaredwhitaker.com/books

Free Resource

If you're not ready to reach out to anyone yet, start here.

The Rebuild Starter Pack — For Those Who Are Done Suffering In Silence A free resource for male survivors covering the first steps toward understanding what happened and beginning to heal.

Download free: jwhitakerauthor.beehiiv.com

The Leave No Man Behind Movement

Books are being placed in men's spaces, libraries, crisis centres, shelters and support organisations across the world — funded by people who believe no man should suffer in silence.

35 pins. 27 cities. 7 countries. 5 continents.

If you want to support the movement or find out how to get a book placed in your area, visit: jaredwhitaker.com/leave-no-man-behind

Or donate to put a book where a man in crisis can find it: gofund.me/18d970145

This page is maintained by Jared Whitaker — bestselling author, male domestic abuse survivor, and founder of Leave No Man Behind.

If you know of a resource that should be listed here, get in touch: jwhitakerauthor@gmail.com