Resources
Support for men who want help
Ask for help
It takes courage to ask for help, but it could be the best decision you ever make.
Crossroads - Strength to Change
Strength to Change provides support for men who have been abusive in their relationships who want to become safe around their partner and children.
Phone: (01482) 613403 Monday to Friday 10-5pm
Website: www.hullstrengthtochange.org
Respect Phoneline
Provides help for domestic violence perpetrators.
Website: www.respectphoneline.org.uk
Phone: 0808 802 4040
Respect - Men’s advice line
PODAS
The Prevention of Domestic Abuse Service (PODAS) can help you challenge your views, improve your self-awareness, and provide strategies and skills for minimising future abuse.
Phone: (01482) 396368
Website: www.eastriding.gov.uk/url/prevention-of-domestic-abuse-service/
Email: PODAS@eastriding.gov.uk
Help to stop
If you’re reading this, you’re probably worried about some of your behaviours in relationships and you want to take steps to change them.
Website: www.humberside-pcc.gov.uk/campaigns/help-to-stop-abusive-behaviour
Support for victims
Are you experiencing domestic abuse?
If you need help, these organisations offer free and confidential support. Contact the police on 101 if you are concerned about serious violence, have information or need to report an incident. In case of an emergency, call 999.
Domestic Abuse Helpline
Developed by Refuge in partnership with National Domestic Abuse Helpline advisers and domestic abuse survivors.
Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Phone: 0800 2000 247 (24/7)
FLOWS (Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors)
An independent legal support service designed to help protect women against domestic abuse in England and Wales.
Website: www.flows.org.uk
Phone: 0203 745 7707 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
HALO Project
Tackles forced marriage and honour-based violence by offering support to victims and education to organisations.
Website: www.haloproject.org.uk
Phone: 01642 683 045 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
National Stalking Helpline
Practical advice, support and information for victims of stalking.
Website: www.suzylamplugh.org
Phone: 0808 802 0300
(Monday and Wednesday, 9:30am-8pm /
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30am-8pm)
IDAS
IDAS is the largest specialist charity in the North supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Website: idas.org.uk
Email: info@idas.org.uk
Phone: North Yorkshire and Barnsley 03000 110 110
Phone: Sheffield 0808 808 2241
Samaritans
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, any time, day or night, for free.
Website: www.samaritans.org
Phone: 116 123 (24/7)
Support, advice & guidance
The Better Man Campaign is aimed at men who have been abusive in their relationships and are ready to change their lives. The campaign is shaped by real stories of men who asked for help and became safer and more loving around their partner's and children. Better men create a safer world for women and children. Ask for help.
Are you worried about some of the things you say or your behaviour in your relationship? Want to get help to change? It takes courage and commitment to admit to yourself that you have a problem and to seek the help that you need to change it.
We understand how anxious you may be feeling when you first make that call. Specialist services are waiting so they can support you step by step, in a non-judgemental, respectful way. They can help you to develop the internal skills needed so that you can relate to others in a non-abusive and more loving way
Using violence or abuse is a choice. Get help to stop now. Asking for support could get you the help you need to transform your life, reduce your drug and alcohol use and help you start to rebuild your relationships with the people you love. We know it can be tough facing up to difficult problems and if you are reading this, it means you have concerns about your behaviour. We want to support you to get help and make the changes you need, so that you are safer around your partner and children. If you or someone you know needs help please browse the support, advice and guidance available below.
The Better Man Campaign is shaped by lived experience and designed to inspire men to ask for help. Better Men means better dads, better partners and a safer world for women and children, free from abuse.
The impact of domestic abuse can be life changing. Abuse destroys lives. If you are a victim or survivor of domestic abuse please see resources and signposting to support below.
If you are in immediate danger call 999.
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