Contact numbers for men

For confidential advice and support you can contact one off the national or local support services listed below but In an emergency always dial 999.

National organisations who can help

Men’s Advice Line

0808 801 0327 (available Monday - Friday 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm)

The freephone helpline offers advice and support for men in abusive relationships - both those experiencing violence and abuse from partners and those concerned about their own behaviour. This includes all men - in heterosexual or same-sex relationships.

National Victim Support care unit

0845 30 30 900

A national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family and friends across England and Wales.

Broken Rainbow

0300 999 5428 (available Monday 2-8pm, Wednesday 10-5pm and Thursday 2-8pm)

Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.

Lesbian Gay Foundation Helpline

0161 235 8035

A North West based charity supporting the LGB community.

Karma Nirvana

0800 5999 247

Advice and support for men and women in relation to forced marriage.

Local organisations who can help

Cheshire East area (covers Macclesfield, Crewe, Nantwich, Congleton, Knutsford and Wilmslow)

Cheshire East Domestic Abuse Family Safety Unit

01606 36 3532

Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Cheshire & Merseyside)

01925 221 546

RASASC is an organisation committed to supporting people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse. A team of volunteers are on hand to help support people emotionally, psychologically and practically.

Victim Support care unit

0151 424 2785

A national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family and friends across England and Wales.

For information and advice on housing and social care please log onto www.cheshireeast.gov.uk

Cheshire West and Chester area (covers Chester, Ellesmere Port and Neston, Northwich, Winsford and Western Rural)

Cheshire West and Chester Domestic Abuse Family Safety Unit

01606 36 4234

Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Cheshire & Merseyside)

01925 221 546

RASASC is an organisation committed to supporting people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse. A team of volunteers are on hand to help support people emotionally, psychologically and practically.

Victim Support care unit

0151 424 2785

A national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family and friends across England and Wales.

For information and advice on housing and social care please log onto www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Halton area (Runcorn and Widnes)

Halton Domestic Abuse Service

0300 11 11 247

Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Cheshire & Merseyside)

01925 221 546

RASASC is an organisation committed to supporting people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse. A team of volunteers are on hand to help support people emotionally, psychologically and practically.

Victim Support care unit

0151 424 2785

A national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family and friends across England and Wales.

For information and advice on housing and social care please log onto www.halton.gov.uk

Warrington area

Warrington Domestic Abuse Support Services

01925 418 430

Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Cheshire & Merseyside)

01925 221 546

RASASC is an organisation committed to supporting people who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse. A team of volunteers are on hand to help support people emotionally, psychologically and practically.

Victim Support care unit

0151 424 2785

A national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family and friends across England and Wales.

For information and advice on housing and social care please log onto www.warrington.gov.uk