Support
Resources for Male Survivors
This project documents what happened. It is not a hotline, a counseling service, or emergency care. If you need a person now, these are places you can reach without having to explain the whole history first.
24/7 sexual-assault support
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
Free, confidential support from trained specialists for survivors of sexual assault or abuse.
Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)
Text HOPE to 64673
Online chat and additional messaging options are available through RAINN.
Male-specific peer support
1in6
1in6 provides information and support for men who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. Its online support groups are anonymous, cost-free, and facilitated by a counselor.
Open 1in6 support groups →Male-specific community
MaleSurvivor
MaleSurvivor offers peer-moderated forums, support-group listings, a therapist directory, healing resources, and referrals for men affected by sexual abuse.
Find support through MaleSurvivor →Children, teens, and concerned adults
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Childhelp counselors are available around the clock for questions about child abuse, safety planning, emotional support, and referrals.
Call 800-422-4453
Text GO to 800-422-4453
Emotional or suicide crisis
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call, text, or chat 988 for free, confidential crisis support. The service also has options for veterans, Spanish speakers, and Deaf or hard-of-hearing users.
Open 988 Lifeline →I am listing organizations because a reporting site should not leave a survivor at the end of an article with nowhere to go. Inclusion here is not an endorsement of every policy or service an organization provides. The links above go directly to the organizations so readers can review their current terms, privacy information, and eligibility rules.